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Sunday, March 23, 2014
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Parents can be so embarrassing
So, I get it. I made my dad really proud a couple of weeks ago when I competed in my first swim meet.
But, his excitement proved that parents don't just embarrass teenagers. They can embarrass a 26 year old too. Here's what happened.
Immediately after my first race (the 25 fly) my dad posted this on his Facebook page....
"Way to go Leslie Burnette Pagel (yes, he tagged me)! You just whooped up on a 70 year old and won Gold in your first swim meet."
My next event was a freestyle relay and this is what he had to say (on Facebook).
"Leslie Burnette Pagel and her free relay team would have won gold if it weren't for the slow poke at the end."
His posts were a little embarrassing, but mostly funny. But, his final post was 100% embarrassing and 0% funny.
I was sitting on the plane headed home and got an alert from Facebook saying, "Larry Burnette mentioned you in a post."
"Oh geez," I thought. I couldn't pull up Facebook fast enough. This is what he posted on the Indy Aquatic Masters web site....
"I am so proud of Leslie Burnette Pagel. She kicked butt this weekend. She won three gold and two bronze medals. I'm sure she's the best on the team. Good job Leslie."
I seriously considered quitting the team at that moment and then decided I would just tell them that he's crazy ;-)
But, his excitement proved that parents don't just embarrass teenagers. They can embarrass a 26 year old too. Here's what happened.
Immediately after my first race (the 25 fly) my dad posted this on his Facebook page....
My next event was a freestyle relay and this is what he had to say (on Facebook).
"Leslie Burnette Pagel and her free relay team would have won gold if it weren't for the slow poke at the end."
His posts were a little embarrassing, but mostly funny. But, his final post was 100% embarrassing and 0% funny.
I was sitting on the plane headed home and got an alert from Facebook saying, "Larry Burnette mentioned you in a post."
"Oh geez," I thought. I couldn't pull up Facebook fast enough. This is what he posted on the Indy Aquatic Masters web site....
"I am so proud of Leslie Burnette Pagel. She kicked butt this weekend. She won three gold and two bronze medals. I'm sure she's the best on the team. Good job Leslie."
I seriously considered quitting the team at that moment and then decided I would just tell them that he's crazy ;-)
Stuck in Paradise
And, it sucks getting stuck in paradise....for realz.
Last week, I went to Fort Lauderdale to attend my dads wedding party. The party was great (and drama free, unfortunately).
Long story short, after four hours on the phone with USAir, I ended up rescheduling my return flight because Indianapolis was expecting 8-10 inches of snow....hmmm, that doesn't sound very good.
So, I spent an extra day in Fort Lauderdale - ugh! I mean, the weather was perfect, I got to spend more time with my aunt, compete in a swim meet at the Swimming Hall of Fame, and eat good food. It sucked ;-)
Next time, I would much rather take my chances of getting stuck in an airport overnight.
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