The Relay Meet

Relays are races that rely on a team to pull through to first place.

Today was the big city relay meet. We went against 4 other schools in hopes of getting near close to at least 3rd. I was in 3 races.

My first race was the first boy's race, so I went up first. The 4x100 IM relay. All you had to do was swim an IM (Individual Medley) with 3 other people. Well our first guy disqualified us because he did a flip turn, even though it's illegal in IMs. At that point our team knew that we weren't going to win anyway, but we tried really hard still. I dropped 2 seconds off my time!!

Then I had the 6x50 Freestyle relay. I went first. I'm thinking that I did OK, but I could have done better. But it's okay, my teammates ended up going slower. The guy after me totally dropped our team behind the others by a whole half lap. We knew then that we weren't gonna win that one either. We ended up getting 6th out of 10, and I got the 2nd fastest time in my team.

The last relay was the 4x50 Backstroke relay. I went first again! I was the fastest person in my relay again! I'm so proud! Just kidding, seriously I don't care. Well our team did OK, but we got 6th.

It was a cold day. Good thing the water was pretty warm! It was amazing, that pool. It was like the perfect temperature. I could swim in that pool all day, I swear. It was overcast all day, so when I got out of the water, I scrambled for my thick towel.

Ryan, Eric and I went exploring when our events were done because we didn't really want to watch the swimming. We explored the park that was near the school while devouring a huge bag of Doritos. The park, which was once my favorite, was basically a wreck now. The giant slide that was always there was being torn down. The slide was blocked, and the awesome ladder that you climb to get to the top was ripped off and thrown on the ground. I cried inside. And then the main park was just a disaster. There were parts that were torn down, that were just useless, and there was graffiti. I remember there were 2 seesaws, swings, monkey bars, EVERYTHING. And now it's all gone, seriously, things are actually boarded up and stuff. There was even a giant picture of a penis on the wall, saying to always use a condom. 'Twas a terrifying sight.... I'll never look at that place the same again.

So it was a long day, I'm glad it's over, because it wasn't my favorite. Last week was the absolute best, and this week, I just want it to end. One more day before spring break yo!

I'll have to be sure to do everything that's on that list of mine. ;D

Bye peoplez!