my entry

[dragonswimmer]

The last few minutes of class seemed never ending. The next subject, if you could call it that, was P.E. All the kids were excited to meet the new teacher. The old teacher a man named Coach Hamilton, had moved to another job.
Anyway in just a few more minutes the kids would be released.
As most of the children finished the multiplication quiz (100 questions in 5 minutes) Summer signed her name elegantly in cursive. She felt relieved. 25 seconds to check work. 25 seconds until P.E.
RING-A-LING-A-LING RING-A-LING-A -LING the bell rang to LOUDLY Summer thought. Students rushed outside like they had gotten out of school for summer break.
The new teacher was a middle aged woman with a strict face. Soon all the kids gathered near her with curiosity written loudly on their faces.
“I’m Coach Holly, your new P.E. teacher” she announced in clear voice.
“What are we doing today?” one kid shouted.
“We are working on fleeing and chasing” she replied.
Yes summer thought. She was very good at this mostly because she was fast and had a strategy.
If you ran in wide circles you could tire out a person quickly. Summer had had
fun leading large groups of people on these chases always outsmarting the other kids.
She was somewhat considered the class brainiac raising her hand on all the questions and doing extra credit. Her mom and dad where always pushing her to do more. She really loved learning along with swimming, running, and reading. Her normal week went like this

Monday:Synchronized swimming

Tuesday:Rock climbing

Wednesday:Singing seminoles

Thursday:Synchronized swimming

Friday:Drive for a trip or stay at home
so her week was packed. She has a very snappy twin sister who agravetes her mom. Her dad has parkinsons disease.

At P.E. they played 4 games of tag. Summer won 3 and tied a 4th.
As they headed back to class Summer thought about the games. Then Coach Holly gave her a compliment. She hoped she had made a good first impressions.

Comments

[water_shadow]

A few things. 1, WHAT IS PE?!?! Is that human training? 2, 'Coach Holly' sounds like Hollyflame. Strict, grave, puts you to sleep, y'know? 3, I'm sure you're sisters not that bad. She is not snappy. and 4, Meow.

[dragonswimmer]

a few things 1 your cat icon is annoying 2 she is not like holly flame 3 my sister is that bad 4 thanks for commenting

[itsjustc.livejournal.com]

Is this a true story?

Just wanted to say that I was also a child that grew up with a Father who had Parkinsons xx

[dragonswimmer]

there are some true parts like my dad but most is realistic fiction.

[wolfden]

I hated PE growing up except for my junior year and in 7th grade when I had a family friend as my PE teacher. This was a great intro to coach Holly.

[dragonswimmer]

i love P.E. so much.

[dmousey]

Ugh. PE The ugly uniforms perfect for body shaming. The popular/ pretty/athletic girls always picking the runty/ nerdy/ chubby girls last. I'm not traumatized by it at all -why do you ask? 😆😆 Happy New Year! Peace and love! ❄🎉⛄😊🎀

[dragonswimmer]

yes i do find that annoying.

[tonithegreat]

Nice work here! I should have helped you more with paragraph spacing and breaks, but this is strong writing! I’m psyched that you jumped back in.

[the_eternal_overthinker]

It's good to see you back :) I enjoyed reading this, though in school I hated P.E. :P I am more of an indoor person actually. The time table looks interesting , hope you enjoy all the varied activities you participate in. Cheers!

[static_abyss]

Ah, yes, P.E. I'm sure Holly did just fine with her first impression.

[alycewilson]

I wish we had played tag in recess. We used to do boring things like square dancing. The worst was when you had to have the grossest boy in class as your partner!