Fun in the Sun

    Although the swim team seems like no fun, and, yes, I may act like it occasionally, but the hard work is inspiring, and we get to have fun, too! Last Saturday, the entire varsity swim team was invited to attend a "get to know you" party. It took place at my friend's house, because her brother is on the swim team. I was nervous at first, because I didn't know where my friends were, or even if they were coming, and also I didn't want to be there with a bunch of seniors that I didn't even know. Once I got there, though, I found my group of friends and we started talking, which eased my tense visage. We ate tons of delicious food, and we rode around in their boat. Eventually, I worked up the courage to go inner tubing, which seemed like an insuperable task, because none of my friends wanted to actually get in the water. Afterwards, though, I was really glad that I had done it, because it was SO much fun! I ended up going at least 5 times, and then somehow I got the idea to go wakeboarding WITHOUT my friends!?!? (They had to go to a dance, so they DESERTED me with a bunch of acquaintances (just kidding, they were all really nice)). I don't know what happened so that I felt that I could even attempt that and still have my dignity, but I tried, and after about 11 or 12 total wipeouts, just when I was ready to give up, I tried one more time and managed to stand and make it across the entire lake! (...then I fell again...) Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I am looking forward to more fun swim meetings!