What's an athlete?

I'll probably come back to this question later, but today I wanted to share a post my best friend made about her college swimming experience.


If you have ever wondered why anyone bothers to pursue sports, why someone would get up at ungodly hours of the morning or push her body repeatedly even through pain and tiredness... just take a few minutes to read Cindy's story.  


Thoughts from a swimmer: Back Where I Come From

Personal revelation: hulk smash!

I am actually a pretty easy-going person.  I keep my hangups under wraps in the privacy of my own home, prefer rational discussion to livid debate, and understand that many people will not, in fact, agree with my values or point of view.


But occasionally... usually after reading a comments section on a website... I transform.  Like Bruce Banner to Hulk, with less Green and slightly more estrogen, I grip the keyboard, wave it around, and let out an unearthly, primal scream.


Alright, in reality, it's more like this.

XKCD #386