Sad Nationals Is Over?

[junexia]

I have been in SciO for three years, and this is the first it managed to completely consume my life. I don't know what to do with my free time either...... maybe study for my SAT II?
That sounds like a plan.

wow really? i cant imagine being in science olympiad and not being obsessed right away. although it does have its ups and downs, science olympiad is still the best. i guess i'll just start prepping for next year's events

[paleonaps]

When I started I was an alternate, and resented not having free time.
Last year, I managed to balance SciO with a life and other hobbies, so I didn't feel too obsessed.
But this year...............total obsession.

[junexia]

When I started I was an alternate, and resented not having free time.
Last year, I managed to balance SciO with a life and other hobbies, so I didn't feel too obsessed.
But this year...............total obsession.

ah. i understand. i mean, being on the team as an alternate is super fun, but its nothing compared to actually competing in real events. i had already heard about science olympiad last year and was fully planning on joining this year, so i came in knowing that i needed to get a spot to compete, cuz im just that type of person. i worked really hard, and the harder i worked, the more i loved science olympiad.

[poparteeb2]

Haha I still can't believe my coach won that appeal for me! LOL yes, I was basically in a depression and working really slowly after the supervisor DQed me...luckily my partner still kept her head.

Ugh. I don't have any free time. It's back to swimming. Double bummer...

[tclme elmo]

Haha I still can't believe my coach won that appeal for me! LOL yes, I was basically in a depression and working really slowly after the supervisor DQed me...luckily my partner still kept her head.

Ugh. I don't have any free time. It's back to swimming. Double bummer...

What happened?

[zyzzyva98]

Yes, please explain.

[SidT]

Are you talking about that DQ in Can't Judge a Powder?

[tclme elmo]

I guess?

[poparteeb2]

Yes, please explain.

Yeah, that DQ. So basically I got lost on campus and came in as that supervisor was giving her instructions. So I had to talk to her assistant and he checked my kit for goggles, apron, etc....so I didn't hear everything she said, including "not removing your goggles unless you're in the hallway". When she was about to start the demonstration, I came over and started to defog my goggles. She DQed me on the spot. Luckily, my coach and I won the appeal...was removing my goggles onto my forehead in the aisle unsafe, we asked her? And I can't believe the people ruled in our favor .

[HappySciencePie]

Hey, the lady was mean. There was no reason for her to lash out at you and the coach the way she did. :[
But YES. It was a miracle that the appeal actually worked, especially since it was three hours later than the one-hour window that we're supposed to have. And at Nationals, no less. Monumental. xD
Actually, we still would have gotten in 3rd place overall even if you had been DQ'd.
It's great that you managed to stay calm afterwards, though. When I saw you at Elevated Bridge, you were even smiling at us.

[gneissisnice]

I have been in SciO for three years, and this is the first it managed to completely consume my life. I don't know what to do with my free time either...... maybe study for my SAT II?
That sounds like a plan.

wow really? i cant imagine being in science olympiad and not being obsessed right away. although it does have its ups and downs, science olympiad is still the best. i guess i'll just start prepping for next year's events

Haha when I first started in 7th grade, I ended up doing 1 event: Fossils. I was good at it though and I managed 3rd at regionals (our A team got 1st). I didnt make it on the A team that year, but by next year, I was doing 4 events and I medalled in all of them at regionals. By 9th grade I was a captain. Funny how obsession just creeps up on ya =)

[pjgscioisamazing]

I can't believe it's over for a whole year... But now that I'm super motivated for next year, it won't be too long before I start up the obsession again

[Phenylethylamine]

I can't believe it's over for a whole year... But now that I'm super motivated for next year, it won't be too long before I start up the obsession again

^ What he said

[Press_Tilty]

Didn't go to nats...which was very upsetting, since we were really close...

Now I keep bugging my coach about getting the list,and she's getting annoyed.
Although she's going to Pheonix, so we get the rules early

[frogzorz]

Hey! You did Can't Judge A Powder! And you got 3 places higher! Did you see me get disqualified?

OMG THAT LADY WAS A MAJOR BUTTERFLY! Me and my partner were almost shocked when she said that you were DQ'd. After I left CJAP and went to Eco, I was still thinking about that incident.
I'm pleased to hear that your appeal worked out well! Congratulations on being one of the best people in Powders in the nation!