A lesson to everyone still debating

[theresa51282]

I am in the process of packing up my apartment. Today was by far the hardest day for me as I went through a lot of stuff I had been saving for the last few years. It was really emotional wrenching for me. I cried all over again reading encouraging letters from Kristen and thank yous from Deb. They all still mean so much to me. I couldn't get rid of

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[anonymous]

Interesting post....

My mom often says that there are days she regrets starting debate. SHe can mention a few specific moments of seeing pure anguish in her debaters (and children) that made her question the worth of the activity. However, I always tell her that I would rather have a crushing end to a career than no career at all. I always thought debate was the best thing that ever happened to me....then I met Drew :) but debate is (and always will be) a close second!

Kristen

[theresa51282]

I agree Kristen. It was all worth it for me too. Plus I got Paul as kinda a package deal so I don't even have to rank order them ;) I can't imagine my life without the people I met in debate. I also still love debate. I just wish I would have gotten over the fear of caring more and really just enjoyed every moment of it. It seems like those four years went by blisteringly fast some days.