So here are the posts I didn't get to post becsause of my faulty internet.
State Trials
My life should be an epic movie. Nothing ever seems to work out right, but I guess it just ends up making me stronger in the end. I'm like Ulyses or something. So yeah, state trials were yesterday, arguiably the most important meet of the year, because that determines which heat you are in for the finals (tuesday). So I could barely sleep thurs night, probably a fever, and coughing and sneezing and stuff. Lots of misery, then we get to the pool, and I have to swim! Duh..what else would you do at a swim meet? I talked to Bob before I left home, and I had already decided within myself that I would swim my ass off, and if I had to be helped out of the pool at the end, because I felt so weak, so be it!
The medly did pretty well. I split a 31.9! Yeah, bitches! That's a best time for me, and that's movin. I was so pumped for my relay. I think we could have gotten into the final heat. We didn't...that's another rant. My 200 IM was so painful, but guess what? I got a best time! I dropped a whole second. I haven't gotten a best time in that event since last year's swc's, so I was happy. I know I can go a lot farther in that event, I'm pumped. I missed the final heat by .2, I'm 9th now. Oh well. I'm aiming for time, not place. Then, I had to wait for forever! My god, worst run meet ever. I was so miserable that 10 mins felt like an hour. The breastroke was good. Not a best time ever, but best time this season. I got in the final heat. Woot! The 400 FR was pretty quick after the breast, but I had some rest this time. Kate and I were both in the same heat of Breast and then the relay, so we both were in the same boat of pain there. I almost broke a minute in the 100. I was like .1 away. Oh well. Hoping for a 58 at finals.
The whole day I was drinking so much water, couching, sneezing, and then my heart was racing because of the sudafed, and I had a fever, so I kept taking showers, then going to the bathroom every 10 mins because I had drunk so much, then getting more water because my throat was raw. Phew! Exhausting day.
Despite being really sick, I swam well. Sounds corny, but I'm proud of myself. I swam tough. I went to the DR's today, and I have a sinus infection. I hope I get better by tuesday. I think I will feel a bit better, on so many meds, but even if I'm not 100%, I will still give my all!! I hope to improve on my times even more. I think my coaches are proud of me.
As much as it sucks that I'm sick my senior year for states (ARG!), ti's okay. The world is not against me, these things happen. I will live, and the season is not over for me. RAC continues for a nother few months! Yipee! I hope to make sectionals, bitches!
Kristen T. Did awesome too! She got a 1:06 in the 100 fly, dropping 2 seconds. Wow! She made seniors!
Brookfield did really well at trials. I wish I were as fast as these freshman we have when I was that age. Ho-hum. I'm stronger now because I had to work for it. I don't know why, but my shoulder hurts a lot. My joint, just one shoulder. When I lift it up, I get a searing pain. Who knows.
Yesterday would have made a great college essay..I.want.College!!
Okay, *sneezes* back to reading Crime and Punishment. I have to work on Invictus too..damn english teachers!
State Finals
Still sick... Oh well, I guess I did as well as I could. My parents don't seem to get it. They were like, don't go, get some sleep, don't go to school. Yeah, right. It's only fucking state championships! They don't understand being tough or being there for your team. Very frustrating.
I didn't go any best times, but I felt so shitty. 2:23 in the IM and 1:12.04 in the breast. Alright, but not spectacular. I was so dead, no endurcance on the im.
Kate got all-state for going third in the breast. Of course BIG Juice (if you want to know who that is, just ask me in person) was being a bitch by rubbing that in my face. I don't care! I only wanted to do well myself. I don't measure myself on how well others do. Oh, and you didn't even make states, you are ugly, and so fucking dumb, big juice!
Sleeeeep!
State Opens
I didn't make state opens. Kinda relieved. I have been getting back into training with RAC. Bob made me get out yesterday (wed, day after finals) becuase I was coughing so much. He knows I'm not faking.
Opens was amazing! Damn, Kristen Frost, amazing swimmer. 1:48 in the 200 and 4:46 inthe 500. WWOOOOWW! The pool was so cool too. It was lke the colosseum. A relay and kate made it to opens. Danny, Rachel, Brian, Carissa, and I went. So fun, only we got lost getting there. Brian was like, I know where to go...oops. Brian also caught these two 6 year old black kids stealing peoples cell phones, purses and wallets. That was crazy, he just looked at them with baggy coats, and eyeing people up, and then knew. Pretty cool.
On the way home we had the best convo..priceless.
Banquet
The swimming banquet was so fun. Rory brought Grace and Emma, so Rachel, Terry and I babysat. So adorable. It was really fun. Everyone was in a good mood, so that was nice. I'm so relieved the season is over so I don't have to deal with any more shinanigans. I will miss those girls so much! The juniors gave us seniors blankets that say "Kristen" BHS Swimming on them. So nice and soft. I'm going to miss them most of all! Rachel, Gabby, Carissa, Kim, Tobi! I love you! The coaches gave me MVP, Terry Coaches Award, and Kristin M. Most Valueable. I know some people were pissed I got mvp, but fuck them. Why do people insist on bitching about everything? Whatev. I'm running out of room on my shelves for awards. Hehe, mom says we have to reinforce it. Too many medals, plaques, etc. Overachiever? Naw..
Thanksgiving
Yesterday was nice. Chilled with family, watched football, and ate a lot. Brookfield won 34-6. Awesome! I always fill up on horsdeseourves though. Mashed potatoes are deliscous! Pie! mmmm! I have practice today, but still hoping to do stuff after. I wanna see people! I have been sleeping so much. Guess I needed to catch up. Last night my dad woke me up in the family room at 1:30. I wasn't sure if it was AM or PM. I was so out of it!
We watched A Christmas Story. So great, love that movie! "Daddy's gonna kill Ralphie!"
I have to read Return of the Native now...:-(
Congrats to Jess on Moravian! Awesome! I must say, I'm jealous. I wanna know too!
Happy Thanksgiving!