A Day in the Life: Jia Perkins

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My typical day starts at 9am when I'm up and ready to head out to practice, which usually begins at 10am. Since I only live 5 minutes away from the gym, I am normally out the door by 9:10am and arrive by 9:15am. Our practice usually runs for 2 hours, but on days that we lift weights we are at the gym for an additional 30 minutes.

After practice I head to the shower and then make my way back home to take a much needed nap. However, before I take my nap I have to make my daily call home to check on my mother and my baby girl. When I'm finished napping I spend time on my computer checking emails and chatting with friends online. After that it�s time to hit Michigan Avenue, one of the best places to shop. Lucky for me it�s only a few blocks away so I'm able to walk there. I normally don't spend that much time out there but I�ve got to check to see if there are any sales.

I�ve made a few friends in the area, being that it�s my second year in Chicago, so we usually go out to eat or catch a movie. I try to make my way back home in time to get a few minutes of Guitar Hero (my favorite video game) before heading to bed. After I'm done playing, I ����������������������������������������������������jump in bed, say my prayers and call it a night.