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So yesterday was my cross-country meet. For those who aren't familiar with the term, a cross-country meet is basically the gathering of cross-country runners to race each other. biggrin

Yeah, I ran. I actually have this undiagnosed condition where my throat gets unbearably dry if I run too much, and sometimes I puke. gonk And so, during my race for grade nine girls, I over-worked it. I ran until my calves hurt so bad, I wanted to cry. crying Then I walked a bit. And then I ran, and about, I'd say, 300 meters from the finish line, I had that things where you just vomit a little itty bit. I swallowed it, because honestly, what else could I have done? And it was gross. confused

Obviously, I was still tired. I could have tried harder, but I, for one, don't like puking. Our school got nothing in the end, as expected. I'm not really part of an athletic school. stare

Today, in gym class, I had to run, for 12 minutes. I'm proud of myself.

About mid-September, we also ran for 12 minutes. I ran 37 laps, pretty good compared to most. A lot of people got low 30's, or high 20's. I was part of the group that was, well, up there. 4laugh

Now, I don't mean to brag. I'm not a very good runner. I just have a decent amount of will power. 3nodding

Anyways, on the day I ran 37 laps, we also had to set a goal. Basically, at the middle and end of every month, we do this. sad At this time, I set a goal for the end of the month, which was today. My goal was 40.

In gym, half the class goes at a time. I was part of the second half this time. Previously, I was included in the first group to go. Today, I got to watch the other half go first. rolleyes

You know what? It was pretty entertaining. rofl I got to watch my fellow classmates drag themselves through laps upon laps.

And to my classmates who might read this, good job guys, good job. blaugh

After their 12 minutes, it was my turn to run. I ran. LOLOL. "Iran." Ahh, that's not even funny. stare

At first, I was like, shoot. eek I'm not going to make it through. But somehow, I don't know, I made it. I didn't stop even once. And you know what? I did 41 laps. I beat my goal by one. I didn't even think I was going to reach my goal. talk2hand But in the end, not only did I reach my goal, I surpassed it. 4laugh

I'm proud then, because even though I doubted myself, I still did it. Good job, Lucia. Why, thank you, Lucia. Anytime, Lucia.

...I should really stop talking to myself. sweatdrop

Random singing time? Taaaaake Ooooon Meeeee! Taaaaaaaaake Meeeeeee Oooooooon! Iiiiiii'll beeee gooooooooone! In a day or twoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Dang, A-Ha, that sure was a catchy song you made there.

Well, I've got to go. Thanks for reading. heart heart