5 Thoughts You Have During The Swim And Dive Conference Championships
Start writing a post
Sports

5 Thoughts You Have During The Swim And Dive Conference Championships

Essential feelings from the end of season.

12
5 Thoughts You Have During The Swim And Dive Conference Championships
Emma Lynn Walsh

This last weekend, the Southwestern University Swim and Dive team traveled to Lewisville, TX to compete at the SCAC Conference Championship Meet. Thus ends a nearly six-month season full of grueling practices and disgustingly early mornings. In honor and celebration of these end of year feelings, here are the five stages of what has come to be known as #ConferenceMadness.

1. We just want to eat everything in sight.

I’m not sure what “bulking season” is, but I do know what “carbo-loading” is and it is a beautiful, beautiful thing. In fact, it looks something like this:

2. Legs smooth AF.

It’s been at least a month since the ladies have shaved their legs and despite the initial annoyance of spending an hour perfecting them, the end result is bordering on dolphin-smooth legs. It makes you feel like a supermodel, or a functioning member of society for the first time in weeks, either one.

3. Let’s freaking go.

Or if you prefer: here we go Bucs! Or if you're really serious: here we actually go Bucs! The hype of not only high-stakes competition but also the nearness of freedom which is too sweet to put into words. What better way to kick of the exorbitant amount of free time that has since commenced than by swimming our best swims of the season?

4. The dreaded "chlorine cough."

You can't spend upwards of three days in/around a highly chlorinated pool without getting a wild cough from the chemicals. It happens every year, it'll clear up in a month or two. It serves as both a reminder of the previous season as well as a celebration of the fact that you have no obligations to deal with chlorine for weeks.

5. The unforgettable end-of-season bus ride.

I’m not sure there are words for the exhaustion and feelings that accumulates throughout the weekend that comes to a point on the bus ride home, but one thing is for sure, those final bus rides are unforgettable.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

93492
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments