Senior Year: Surprises
Hi everyone!! It’s been awhile. YoungTri is starting up a school series, in which the contributors will detail some of their experiences in balancing school and athletics.
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surprises
It’s crazy to me that some schools are already out! Glen Rock still has a month left!
This year has been… how can I even describe it?
Unpredictable may explain it best.
Going into this year, I thought I would end up doing triathlons in college. I had a list. I was going to apply to twelve schools. I had three or so top choice schools that I loved, and others that I really, really liked. The planner in me had decided on this since freshman year.
But then…
Things changed.
Next year, I’ll be rowing in college. I couldn’t be happier about the opportunity. I’m looking forward to what college has to bring.
The past few months, I’ve bonded with my crew team members and expanded upon my athletic horizons.
Of course, this doesn’t mean triathlons are a thing of my past. I’m continuing to compete in the summer!
This year hasn’t exactly been what I expected, but I’m super pleased with how it is turning out.
As you’re reading this, I want you to take a moment and think.
Really.
As corny as it sounds, reflect on your school year (or, if you aren’t a student, where you are right now) for a moment. What went right? What didn’t go so well?
This year, I learned to let go a bit - in the sense that things don’t always have to go exactly as planned to turn out in a positive manner.
Here’s a positive quote to turn to:
“Life doesn’t always turn out how you planned it. Sometimes, it turns out better.”
With Colleen and Kyla (crew team, at practice)
Crew Team
With Kaitlin, who I met through YoungTri <3
YT Contributors at a Pep rally at the beginning of Senior Year
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