Post #14: Wait...What?!

Today didn’t go exactly how I expected it, but it wasn’t bad either. As my partner, Agatha and I waited all day for the “ceremony” to start, I grew more and more anxious. The day couldn’t have gone any slower. I was practically shaking with anticipation. But can you blame me? We worked really hard on our project, and we wanted a little recognition.

When it was finally time, we walked on over to the auditorium. We both sat down and waited. After they gave out the first awards (Those lousy certificates they give out to everyone for participating), they started to give out the “special” awards. I didn’t think we would get anything in this category, but we did. They gave me a small Beaker-shaped trophy with my name on it for having an original title on our project. It was a pleasant surprise, although I thought we were going to receive an award for our display’s design, rather than the title. It doesn’t matter though, at least we got something. When they started go give out the big prizes, I squeezed Agatha’s hand—well, more like her whole arm. Our category must have been the fourth or fifth to be announced, and as they gave out the fourth, then the third…and the second place my heart raced. When they finally gave out the first place it was a big disappointment. We didn’t even get a lousy fourth place trophy! I was mad. All of the judges complemented us while we were being evaluated, so we thought we had a chance. Our teacher said it was a great idea and that it had potential, but that the competition in our category was tough. As the ceremony ended we both got up—disappointed—only to hear our name’s on the loud speakers. We were going to regionals. I have never been so confused in my life. Apparently our project was good, and we have the grade (90+) to go to regionals. I guess the competition was really tight and that’s why we didn’t get a big shinny trophy. I still want one of those. Oh well, at least we have another chance to win, and this time were putting up a fight. I will have that trophy!