Anxiety, Nerves, and Tension
It's been a while since I've posted. I've had a birthday and a lot has changed in my life. My desire to train has waned, but since it's race season, I can't quite give up completely.
Right now I'm really nervous. I have to drive down to San Diego (from Berkeley) and then race two days later. The worst part? I then have to drive back. I think at this point, that's what's causing me this really terrible anxiety I'm feeling. I'm to the point of being slightly panicy, and I really just don't like it at all.
I'm trying really hard to stay motivated and keep my eyes on what I've been training for all year, but it's hard. I'm still in college and making new friends. I want to hang out with them. I just turned 21. I want to have fun. Right now, though, I'm trapped with going to SD. It's weird, I've spent the last seven or eight months feverishly training, and now that it's time to actually race, I'm basically chickening out and self-sabotaging.
Last night in an effort to, kind of, quell my fears, I agreed to cut my season short. After nationals I won't race again until June. It seems like the best way to effectively study for the lsat and have enough time to hang out with my new friends.
I don't want regret in life. I don't want something I feel "passionate" about to ruin memories. I did that already in high school. I'm cognizant of my mistakes and shortcomings. Of course, I'm torn by the fact that I set these goals. I want to achieve them and I'm so close to doing just that. Maybe now isn't the time though. Something feels weird about the season. I'm only $50 deep right now. Maybe I won't do Collegiate Nationals. I don't know. I just, don't know. I think this weekend will be really telling.