Bowling

Today I went bowling in White River Junction. Martha has been telling me come do Special Olympics Bowling since the beginning of the term and I finally got a chance to go this week. It turned out to be a blast although I think I was worst bowler there. My bowling partner was Josh. He was really enthusiastic and made a great partner. He helped me find a nice 12-pound ball, which I think might have ended up being a little too heavy because my fingers got really tired by the end and started slipping out. I had a great first game getting three strikes and a few spares for one of my best games of bowling ever with a whopping 136 points! However, it was all downhill from there. I managed to beat Josh in the first game by a few points, but he picked it up in the next two games just I started to throw gutter ball after gutter ball. I think the high-score of the day went to Haley with 197 points. Maybe if I practice everyday for the next few years I could match that. Everyone there had a great time, and I hope to go again soon

Also, I have been recovering from giving blood quite well. The day after I felt pretty bad running and went ridiculously slow, but I think it was mostly in my head. I kept imagining my veins being nearly empty of blood and was worried I would pass out if I went much faster than a snail. I don't really feel any different than normal except for when I try to go a little harder up hills. I had basically forgotten about my shortage of red cells completely until I went to the gym today. I felt stronger than ever during the workout, but then I tried to do a couple repeats on the Ski Erg at the end. I wanted to do 4 times 500 meters at around a 2:00 minute pace which normally feels pretty easy. I struggled through the first one and it felt much tougher than normal. Half way through my second repeat I decided I was too tired and just stopped. I guess I'll just keep working out like nothing's wrong and hopefully within another few weeks I'll be back to normal. Goodnight!
Davey