That is enough of the bad news. Now, onto some good news!
Last Sunday I did something new. I played flag football. Do you know what flag football is? Well, just in case you do not know, I will explain. It is like American football (not "football" as they say in Europe!!!) except there is no contact, which means there is no tackling, no pushing, no hitting. All of the players must wear a belt with two flags attached. Instead of tackling the other opponent, you have to tear his or her flag off. If you don't know the rules of American football, which most of you don't I think, then it is difficult to explain any further than that. But if you really feel you want a deeper explanation, please check wikipedia, not wikileaks!!
Anyway, I found this group "Porarisu Takaraduka Flag Football Team" because I often exercise; go walking, jogging, or cycling, on Mukogawa River which is near my house. And one day, while walking, I saw a bunch of people, both guys and girls, playing. I watched from the sidelines for a while, and thought about asking them "Do you mind if I play with you?", but I am shy and I was embarrassed, so I gave up and went home. Then a few weeks after that, I saw one guy setting up the field for practice. And I thought, this is my chance! So I got up the courage and I asked him, "Is it alright if I use one of the footballs for a little?" He said, "Sure, no problem." I was psyched(=excited) and sprinted out(=ran quickly) onto the field and then he threw the ball with me and we had a catch for about 30 minutes. It was the first time in while I threw a football, so I was a little rusty, but not bad!! However, after only 30 minutes I was pooped(=tired!)! But I had a good time! It was fun!
So before I went home, I ask him, "If possible, I would like to play sometimes with your team..." And he told me, "You are welcome any time." I was happy.
Last Sunday was my first practice. In the future, when I have time, I would like to play with them again. All of the members, both girls and guys of a variety of ages, were all really nice and friendly and serious about flag football!! It was a good Sunday!
But there was one problem!! On Monday, I was very sore!!! All of the muscles in my lower body; my calves, thighs, hamstrings, and groin, were sore!! But today, I feel ok, and not so sore! Do you know what that means?! It means I am not so old!!
(fyi, if you get sore two days after exercise, that means you are old! but if you get sore only one day after doing exercise, it means you are young).
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