All Nonfiction
- Bullying
- Books
- Academic
- Author Interviews
- Celebrity interviews
- College Articles
- College Essays
- Educator of the Year
- Heroes
- Interviews
- Memoir
- Personal Experience
- Sports
- Travel & Culture
All Opinions
- Bullying
- Current Events / Politics
- Discrimination
- Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking
- Entertainment / Celebrities
- Environment
- Love / Relationships
- Movies / Music / TV
- Pop Culture / Trends
- School / College
- Social Issues / Civics
- Spirituality / Religion
- Sports / Hobbies
All Hot Topics
- Bullying
- Community Service
- Environment
- Health
- Letters to the Editor
- Pride & Prejudice
- What Matters
- Back
Summer Guide
- Program Links
- Program Reviews
- Back
College Guide
- College Links
- College Reviews
- College Essays
- College Articles
- Back
A Love-Hate Relationship
January 8, 2014
I dive in.
I dive in.
Water surrounds my entire body.
I already want to be done.
I feel free and relaxed.
Racing is as stressful as finals week.
My mind is clear. There’s not a single thought.
The pressure screams at my brain.
I’m neck and neck with the girls on both sides of me. I need to win!
I just want to let the other girls win.
I need to step it up.
The look my coach gives me tells me how close the race is.
My skin is burning up as I’m tiring.
Wow I’m dying!
This is the best feeling.
I’m going to throw up.
© Wenting C., Fremont, CA
Similar Articles
Previous Next
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This article has 0 comments.