Making your mark isn't the point

You don’t write the history books, so don’t waste your time making Horcruxes

I took this photo many years ago. Something about it still resonates.

“Which event do you want to do? I think it’s asking a lot for you to do both.”

I sat in a small, windowless box next to one of my parents and across from one of my coaches. I can’t recall if I was in my suit, if I was wet, or if I had arrived before or after practice. My brain determine…