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Unread 23-03-2004, 19:09
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Re: Has any of the other regional events have a sickness like at the VCU??

After attending competitions for the past three weeks (one as a spectator, and the last two as an entrant) I have developed some sort of illness. It feels like a cross between mono and the bubonic plague.

Here is some advice for all those who wish to avoid this horrific fate:

1.) Never compete at back to back regionals -- It's just too exhausting, and too stressful. I'm tired of waking in the middle of the night wondering if our robot will make it's shipping deadline.

2.) Always find time to eat at events. I know it may seem more efficient to skip breakfast and lunch so you can plan your matches, but trust me you pay for it in the end.

So after all this I have two medals, one silver and one gold, and a nasty sort of virus as my take home prizes. Was it worth it? You betcha. =)

See you in Toronto and Atlanta...
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