tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14559470062605002132024-03-05T03:38:04.885-08:00The Bow and the ButterflyBowsandButterflieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05857758117479484323noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455947006260500213.post-89752585401102028862012-11-20T21:14:00.001-08:002012-11-20T21:15:46.054-08:00Holiday CheerSorry for being lazy. School and sports and life, ya know. Anyway, here are some holiday shenanigans. Apologies for the overdue Halloween stuff.<br />
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My full playlist has 32 tracks. Haha.<br />
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Hannah Hooper. Stop being such a goddess.<br />
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Watch some<a href="http://www.homestarrunner.com/"> Homestarrunner</a> Decemberween videos. If you haven't heard of that website at all, WHATAREYOUEVEN?!</div>
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Be like Sunny aka Chabo the Wolf Baby from <i>The Series of Unfortunate Events: The Carnivorous Carnival</i> and make <a href="http://www.lhj.com/recipe/drinks/cinnamon-hot-chocolate/">cinnamon hot chocolate</a>. Mmm.</div>
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Enjoy your Turkey Day! Expect some fall/winter outfits coming to a blog near you (aka in yo face).<br />
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BowsandButterflieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05857758117479484323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455947006260500213.post-26067613859851499582012-06-12T22:00:00.000-07:002012-06-12T22:00:02.862-07:00The Hair PostHair on your head, I mean..*cough*<br />
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Um, so, ANYWAY. I'm just going to talk and post some stuff that is amazing and is hurr related. In honor of the Emmys* earlier this week, let's just make this an award-type show, okay? Okay.<br />
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<b><u>The "Most Enviable Hair if I were a Man" Award:</u></b><br />
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Just look at that floppy mess. So cute. Especially when <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF-99voMcjQ">live</a>.</div>
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It looks pretty and complicated, but even a person who sucks at hair stuff (me) can do this. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y90s6neUKEY">Here's</a> a good video to ess'plain. </div>
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In another universe, I would DIY this. Unfortunate in this universe, I am too lazy. But I'm working on it!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk5UStefYmE">LES MIS MOVIE</a> OHMYGOD WHO'S PUMPED FOR THIS CHRISTMAS I KNOW IT'S A MOVIE SO IT'S NOT GOING TO WIN THE EMMYS LIKE NEXT YEAR BUT HEY THIS IS A MUSICAL MOVIE SO IT'S SOMEWHAT RELATED OKAY?!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">My life would seriously be incomplete without watching a movie made by Hayao Miyazaki. By combining cute, yet still artistically breathtaking animations with touching storylines that present serious struggles that are dealt with today, Miyazaki makes his movies relatable to people of ALL ages. To this day, I dream about living in a Hayao Miyazaki movie. I mean, come on. Who wouldn’t want to be the girlfriend of that drool-worthy wizard Howl? Or ride in a kick-ass catbus? Those are only a few of the many magical quirks that Miyazaki gives us in his ultra-girl power movies. </span><br />
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The girl power embodied in this movie is different from and far more subtle that of the action-y </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mononoke</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> and </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Nausicaä</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">; it is about the true compassion and dedication someone has for their loved ones. It’s a great </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bildungsroman"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">bildungsroman</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> - when we first meet 10 year old Chiriro, she is resentful of her parents’ decision to move away from the comfort of her old home and friends. On the way to their new house, a “shortcut” results in the Ogino family getting hopelessly lost as they stumble upon an abandoned bathhouse. But a sharp turn in events make Chihiro do whatever it takes to save her parents. The pureness and simpleness of Chihiro’s intentions combined with her bravery when faced with impossible tasks make us all absolutely fall in love with her. PLUS, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Spirited Away</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> unforgettable characters - </span><a href="http://www.absoluteanime.com/spirited_away/no-face.jpg"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">a shady customer</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, </span><a href="http://images.wikia.com/spiritedaway/images/3/38/Haku.jpg"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">a mysterious boy</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, and </span><a href="http://angelawallace.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/chihiro-yubaba-spirited-away-399712_953_5161.jpg"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">a vastly misproportioned and evil-ish witch</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> to name a few (there are also plenty of adorable creatures similar to </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Totoro</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">!) At the end of the film, we will see a new wiseness in Chihiro. We will realize that the little adventures Chihiro had will propel us to let our curiosity lead the way and explore the world and its mysteries for ourselves. </span><br />
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Sorry for the hiatus! I was just pretty tired this past week, despite it being Spring Break. Just been juggling different sports and such. When I heard that awesomeness that is <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqsRFAJVN9c">Holi</a> (COLOR FIGHTS!!), I have ever since been infatuated with paint and people. Anyway, here's a couple of screenshots of pretty cool people with paint on! :)</div>
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I don't know about you, but I find the falsetto is so very attractive.<br />
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I read <em>The Help </em>a little before the movie came out, and I could see why someone would want to make a film out of it - Great storyline! Unforgettable characters! Awesome writing! I also read <em>The Secret Life of Bees</em> (it's been made into a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVCil2oSNYY">movie</a> too), which pretty much takes place in the exact same time period as <em>The Help</em> did. A reeeeally moving book about mothers and daughters. Both deal with racial issues and tensions during the 60's. I recommend for you guys to read these two books!</div>
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Blouse - <a href="http://shop.cottonon.com/shop/product/fearne-swing-blouse-3/">Cotton On</a>, Shorts - <a href="http://shop.mango.com/ficha.faces?state=she_006_IN">Mango</a>, Sunglasses - <a href="http://www.fredflare.com/ACCESSORIES-sunglasses/Tortoise-Contessa-Sunglasses/">Fred Flare</a>, Black leather belt - <a href="http://www.janenorman.co.uk/fcp/product/buy-fashion-look-fabulous/Sale/black-leather-bow-belt/13570?colour=blk">Jane Norman</a>, <em>To Kill a Mockingbird</em> - go to a bookstore! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Blouse -</span><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/blouses/stop-block-and-roll-top?utm_medium=CJaffiliate&utm_campaign=CJ&utm_source=CJ"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Modcloth</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, Romper - </span><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/98393?article=98393-C"><span style="font-size: x-small;">H&M</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, Heels - </span><a href="http://www.zappos.com/jessica-simpson-calie-black-patent?zlfid=2"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Zappos</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> , Earrings - </span><a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_060010688857_-1?CMP=AFC-POLYVORE&awc=2194_1332707760_ae4cd3942b091e0b6d716d56ef2ab65b"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Debenhams</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, Lipstick - </span><a href="http://www.barneys.com/Rouge-Sheer-d%27Armani-Lipstick/00505018331875,default,pd.html?utm_source=GAN&utm_medium=Polyvore&utm_campaign=Primary"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Armani Beauty</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Who doesn't love the rambunctious Celia? Even though she spends her time all alone in her huge mansion, her style never falters! Loud colors, a fun romper, and killer heels help channel your inner Celia (and her muse Marilyn Monroe).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">No matter her age, May Boatwright is a child at heart. Her wacky nature should only be reflected by her fashion sense, right!? Quirky accessories (the fun pins are so cute!) and eclectic print mixing (as seen in the movie) are key to her inspiration. Don't forget </span><a href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/70767_100001677587762_978578_n.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;">to wear braids</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> too!</span></div>
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This feeling is even more intensified when the you get the surprise of eating two foods that don't seem like they should go together, actually DO go together. So here are some of my more flavorful experiences..And comment if you have your own pairing that you want to share with a fellow foodie! :)<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">1) Mac and Cheese + Salsa</span></strong><br />
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This combo derived from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Keyes">Sammy Keyes</a> series. So when I tried it for lunch one day during 5th grade, I was definitely pleased. The sour/spicy/fresh salsa made a great counterbalance to the hearty and warm macaroni and cheese.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">2) Spicy Hot Cheetos + Grapes</span></strong><br />
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One day at a Girl Scouts meeting, we had Spicy Hot Cheetos for snacks. I grabbed a bunch of the deliciously maroon-powdered morcels from the bowl. As I munched, I realized my wimpiness had struck again; I could not tolerate the heat! To relieve my stress of the spiciness, I reached for the plumpy purple grapes. Not only did they do the job, they also added nice tangy sweetness and a juicy punch to the crunchy spicy Cheetos. I ate, one or two Spicy Hot Cheetos, and then a single grape. And then the process of alternating between the two began again. AND SO, this delicious pairing was born.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">3) Potato Chips + Burgers</span></strong><br />
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Not as creative as the other pairings might be, this is probably the combo the least experimental foodie would lean to. Insert the chips <u>inside</u><em> </em>the burger, <em>et voilà</em>! A perfect crunch to your otherwise texture-boring burger.<br />
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Credits to my sis for discovering this pair at a restaurant at Yosemite when we were bored. Sounds kind of disgusting..but when you actually eat it, it is a culinary match made in heaven! The acidity of a sour, puckery lemon is lowered when you drizzle a sweet and smokey BBQ sauce! It's SO yummy to suck on a wedge that's dipped in a tangy and savory sauce!<br />
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Swirl your savory, chewy/crunchy (whichever you prefer) french fries into a creamy milkshake. Bring the treat to your mouth. Chew. Swallow. You have just gone through a spiritual awakening.<br />
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Alright, so I wrote an article that I want to submit to <a href="http://rookiemag.com/">Rookie</a>, and I got sososo obsessed with the subject of the article during the process of writing it, I wanted to explore it a bit more on this blog.<br />
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So what did I write about? The great Hayao Miyazaki! If you haven't watched one of his movies, I urge you to start watching <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6az9wGfeSgM">NOW</a>! While I wait for a reply from my submission, I'll post a few noteworthy shots from Miyazaki movies..It just so happens that quite a few of them have a springtime vibe! Perfect!<br />
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PPS: I'll do a fashion post on the Miyazaki girls in the future...Perhaps if my article gets through Rookie? Because that'll just be so COOL! C:<br />
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Where I'm living, the weather is seriously on its period. Last week, it was hot hot HOT. This week, it's been raining nonstop. What is a wannabe fashionista to dooo??</div>
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The sky sending my area mixed signals + My favorite fashion season is fall -> I fall back on autumn vibes. </div>
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I'm praying that the weather warms up and stops raining so I can wear some new purchases I got from Forever 21!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Paprazzi Shades - </span><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Urban Outfitters</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, High/Low Top - </span><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Urban Outfitters</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, Camisole - </span><a href="http://www.aeropostale.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3534619"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Aeropostale</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, Colored Skinny Jeans - </span><a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Category.aspx?br=f21&category=btms_jeans"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Forever 21</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, Necklace - </span><a href="http://www.ae.com/web/index.jsp"><span style="font-size: x-small;">American Eagle</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span> This is my "Colorful Rocker" look. Simple top in a smoky gray (I love gray!) and fun, colorful jeans are the basics of this outfit (matching necklace is optional and was purely coincidental in my case). <a href="http://www.dmusastore.com/p-1783-1460.aspx">Doc Martens</a> would complete this look (IF I HAD ANY ;-; ).</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Colored Polo - <a href="http://www.aeropostale.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3534619">Aeropostale</a>, Yellow Sweater - <span id="goog_1472957033"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/">Forever 21<span id="goog_1472957034"></span></a>, Puffy Vest - <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/home.do?tid=gomsbue8t&kwid=1&ap=7&sem=true&mkwid=LTGwSOXQ&adid=gur+tnc&creative=1113165725">Gap</a>, Patterned Jeans - <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1472957041">Forever 21</a></span><a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=btms_jeans&ProductID=2000031456&VariantID="></a></div>
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Kay, so this outfit ("The Active Nerd") is more appropriate for the chillier days. I put a sporty twist on the preppy look by adding a dark puffy vest, but the spring time colors are still present as seen in the chipper yellow and hot pink polo underneath. Unfortunately, you can't see the floral pattern on the pants (the quality weirded out in this pic?), but I assure you it's there..Maybe I'll post another pic that showcases it better?</div>
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"The Tennis Clubber" reminds me of a varsity tennis player at a private school. The bright polo brings funkiness to the outfit while the skirt adds a timeless twist. If I had one, I would totally be sporting a sweatband on my wrist. For shoes, I would go with oxfords to complete this preppy look (I feel like a flat would be too fancy and a sneaker too sporty; oxfords are the happy medium).</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Colored Polo (see above), Yale Hooded Sweatshirt - Yale, Pleated Skirt (see above), Headband - <a href="http://www.ae.com/web/index.jsp">American Eagle</a></span></div>
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If you can't tell already, I <u>love</u> reusing pieces! This isn't really a completely different outfit on its own, but I want to show how to work sweats for all the lazy bums like me (I hope to do more lazy girl-tailored outfits in the future!). </div>
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I would probably call this "Toasty and Tired" - imagine "The Tennis Clubber" after practice, when it's cold and all you want to do is curl up in your warm collegiate sweatshirt..Or maybe it's frosty in the morning (in which case I would recommend tights and also the puffy vest from the second outfit) and when you look inside your closet, all you see is a heap of cozy bundles that don't necessarily scream "HEYLOOKI'MFASHIONFORWARD".</div>
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I also kept in the pink polo from the last two outfits to add a pop of color. So essentially: Pair sweatshirts with feminine pieces so you don't look like<a href="http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg81/twinpower916/sweats1.jpg"> me on Mondays</a>. Accessorize a lot too, so that you exude a fresher, less tired, attitude.</div>
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No way could I run like fifty miles a day without wimping out and/or barfing, so distance running is out. I've always liked sprinting, because:<br />
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2) It's over in like 15 seconds<br />
3) It has minimal workouts for practices<br />
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So at our very first meet, I caught the attention of our coach because of my kick arse time (told you I was a natural!). Consequently, I got to run the frosh-soph 4x100 relay. That is, the non-varsity four person team, where each person runs 100 meters (400 meters is one lap).<br />
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So in the 4x100, the hand-offs are key. Hand-offs is when you give the baton to the other person.<br />
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The person who hands off to the next person has to yell "STICK" (one time, the male 4x100 team decided to use a term that relates to a male bodypart instead of "Stick"..I'll leave that to your imagination), so the other person knows that he/she can stick out his/her arm to receive the baton. <br />
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All of this is supposed to be done without the receiver person not looking back.<br />
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So anyway, back to the story. The girls' frosh soph team already ran in one meet, so we were fairly confident in our skills for the second meet, which thankfully was a scrimmage.<br />
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The frosh soph girls' 4x100 is the VERY first meet of the event. So after warming up, we got to our positions in the track and awaited the gunshot.<br />
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Everything looked fine; so when Gertrude* started to get close to me, I remained cool.<br />
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But then, <strong><u>it</u></strong> happened.<br />
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Gertrude stepped on the back of my track shoe.<br />
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Even after realizing this, I was determined to keep going. So I continued to run without a shoe on one of my feet. <br />
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On the inside, I freaked out. I must have looked so stupid, running without a shoe.<br />
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Pushing forward, I neared Girl #3. I think by then,I was a teary, snotty, pathetic, and embarrassed mess.<br />
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I had to keep going though. I told myself that I needed to redeem myself. I told myself we still could pull this off. I told myself we still had a chance.<br />
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Naturally, I dropped the baton.<br />
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