Cross-country race

The beginning of an exhausting day for this year. Why am I saying this? Because, no one is dumb enough to run 8 km around town for self-pleasure. Unless, if getting leg cramps for a week is the kind of pleasure you wanted, then go ahead. Participation is COMPULSORY (this goes to those who didn't show up at the race, right Fiqa? =p). Even if I don't wanna take part in this ridiculously-tiring race, Ummi will make me. She's a teacher in my school for cryin' out loud! I was hesitating to show up at the race because the cramps from the practice that Ummi made me to go had not recovered yet. But I showed up after all, thinking of what would my friends say (and also Ummi, so enough thinking!) if I didn't.

Frankly, this year's race was the only race I've ever put all my will and strength to. I don't know why, but I felt the eager to make it to the top 50 and receive a cert. The year before, Fiqa and I hardly ran. We walked and jabbered most of the time. Yup, this is what people who hardly exercise do during a cross-country race. And then the next day, we will get leg cramps. =p

The categories are Boys and Girls 1 (Upper Form) and Boys and Girls 2 (Lower Form). Throughout the race, we must pass 3 checkpoints; we will be given a card at each checkpoint. If the cards are lost, winning points will not be taken. Meaning, you will go home empty-handed even if you made it to the top 50. The track is 8 km long. No fair! Last year's was 5 km! DX

Initially, I ran with Arina, Wani, Fatin, Izzati and Zawani. Later, Arina and I ditched them. Haha, some friends we turned out to be. =p After 30 minutes, more or less...it's 50 m to the finish line, 40 m, 30 m, 20 m, 10 m and....no. 67?? That's it? Uhh...I didn't make it. =.=" I nearly collapsed from exhaustion and this is what I get? Whatever...

Oh, and then, award time. Sad to say, Seng Long wiped out all the trophy! O.o They're in the lead for points, followed by Abdul Malek (Hah! In your face, Fatin, Zati! XD), Sheikh Ahmad, Braddon and Meade. And then, went to class. Guess what? Puan Yatimah actually wanted to teach despite the tiredness and loopiness expressed on our faces. What the--?! But, there's no arguing with the Vice Principle. So, we spent the last 40 minutes making little kid's sentences for we were too tired to think of sentences that suit our level. And Pn. Yatimah seemed to approve of it, thank goodness...