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Results for 09/27/2004 to 10/11/2004
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Last week, DD said:
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"I am a bad swimmer
I really love swimming. I swim on a competitive level. I just joined a swim club last year. The only problem is that I am one of the slowest swimmers in my group.
People tell me to quit but I love it and I think I am good! Swimming is going to start again in September, what should I do?
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356 SmartGirls replied:
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It doesnt matter what you want, it is how much your team wants you. Even though it isnt personal, they want the best swimmers and if they tell you to quit then you should respect their decision and quit immediately and try to get over it. Maybe there will be other activities available to keep you busy. |
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Its time to consider some changes, but you can still remain in the swim club. Maybe it is time to start working out extra and swimming extra laps to try to improve. It is great to love to swim, but sometimes you have to keep improving to earn your spot on the team. Just try to improve a little bit each time you swim and stick with it! |
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Life is about living and we can only live when we follow our own dreams! Stay with the club and just forget about what all the other swimmers say. It doesnt matter how good you are, but how hard you try and how much fun you have! Just forget about their views and go for it girl! |
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Its time to find a new hobby. Maybe there are other sports out there for you that you can enjoy as much as swimming while still excelling at it. Sports arent for everyone so maybe it is time to take up another club like drama or newspaper or anything else that doesnt require a backstroke or water goggles. |
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51% gave other responses. Some SmartGirls said:
DD, Who cares what other people think? If you enjoy it, and you're good enough to swim competitvely, why give up? Try your best to improve yourself and prove all those losers wrong. If you enjoy something, go for it.Have a great time. Good luck xx You love swimming so keep loving it! You definitely shouldn't give it up just because you're not so great at it. I love singing but I'm terrible at it, but that won't stop me! Keep going swimming girl, it's your life so live it how you want to. Luv Sugar xxx Live your life! Ignore them and follow your heart and dreams. Keep training and you will probably become faster. I am the same as you. I suck at sports, but I'm ok at swimming, so I joined the swim team and now practice every chance I get! who knows? you could become an olympic swimmer when your older! Keep trying! Good Luck DD! p.s. I am exactly the same age as you Hey don't sweat it, I am not a very good swimmer either so just keep on the swimming team no matter what. I am nine and can be a big help so just keep on to the good work it doesn't matter what other people say. Don't worry about your team. If you try hard and you believe in yourself, and you have fun doing it, nothing else matters. Your team can't put you down no matter what. :)
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