I had my first swim meet of the season today! It was amazingly fun, and I did rather well for a first meet.
The most interesting highlight of the meet had nothing to do with swimming. It was right after one of my races, and I was on the ground stretching. An old guy with down syndrome comes up to me and says, "are you sad?" and before I can reply, he has wrapped me up in a big hug. Later, while I'm still stretching, he laughs and asks what I'm doing. I said I was stretching, he gives me a big smile and walks away.
As I leave the pool, he sees me and recognizes me and a big smile lights up his face. He pats me on the back and walks away.
It actually made my day, even though I don't like being touched, even by friends...
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Um... is there supposed to be a post under the title?
yes, you silly! I pushed "enter" on accident after writing the title.
Maybe next time you should use your imagination! j/k
That's really cool. You should let us know when your meets are, so we can come and see you swim too.
I'm trying... oh, how I try!
There are many hidden treasures in this world. Gold, and gems, and wonderful things that come in the shape of simple, everyday, people.
It makes everything worth it.
And I agree with everything Brittany said also.
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