A Sign! A Sign! A Very Positive Sign!

Forgive me, but I must post another track post my dear blog folk. But don't run away screaming just yet, this post involves a funny story! :)

Track is such an individual sport that I think sometimes people forget that it is also about teamwork as well. We sweat together, we complain about our sore muscles together and we train together to try and reach our full potential both as individuals and as a team. With the beginning of track also came the beginning of the awful time known as "conditioning" that we all have come to dread! Practice and conditioning was in full swing this fateful friday when my coach counted us off into seven groups of two to do circuits.

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I happened to be one member of group number four, but who was the other?! As I held up my four fingers signaling my number, I quickly spotted my other half! Can you imagine my surprise when I saw that she was the same girl who I had spent all year unsuccessfully trying to avoid?! Yup, the fates had spoken and I was paired with one of my most vocal haters.

One and a half weeks ago, I would have immediately turned my eyes to the ground and kept them there for the rest of our partnership, but things have changed! :) Instead, I decided to be my nicest, most personable self and have a little fun! I chatted away happily the entire time and even gave her a few positive compliments when I watched as she cranked out at least 15 push ups and didn't trip on her jump rope not even once! Sadly, she did not return my enthusiasm, but that is okay because I am proud of myself for not letting her deep scowl and frequent eye rolls intimidate me. I was the bigger person and treated her with kindness and respect and I am so excited to be able to do so! :)

I also gave a girl who I had rarely spoken to a ride home today and found out she is really quite a nice girl! The car ride was short, but in no way awkward. It was mostly small talk of course and I asked her a few questions, but it was nice all the same! :) Hopefully, I can continue to build off this GREAT day!