Yesterday I participated in Field Day 2.0, which was an outdoor event organized by someone I know from swing dancing. Just like last year’s Field Day, this one was full of fun, games, and laughter. Here’s an overview of the event.
Despite concerns over potentially bad weather, we had plenty of sun and no rain, so we were able to do everything we wanted. We split up into teams (green and black; I was on the black team) and played lots of fun games involving athleticism, brainpower, and teamwork. We replayed some games from last year and also got to try plenty of new ones; I enjoyed having some familiarity along with new challenges. Everyone on both teams did their best and had a blast. Additionally, despite our competitive natures, nobody went overboard in handling a victory or a loss; everyone was gracious regardless of the outcome, which made the event much more enjoyable.
After we finished, I packed up and headed home. Although I had to close that night at work, I still had enough time to get several things done before grabbing some food and going in for my shift. There was enough separation between Field Day 2.0 and work that I could fully enjoy the outdoor activities without rushing through them or dwelling on my upcoming shift. Apart from feeling physically tired, sore, and a bit sleepy, my shift went fine and wasn’t impacted by the earlier physical activity.
I’m so glad I got to participate in Field Day 2.0. It was great to visit with people I hadn’t seen in a while, challenge my body and my mind, and burn off enough energy to get some excellent sleep that night. Since I don’t go out for sports on the weekends like I used to, this was a great chance to run around and feel athletic again. I’m still dealing with some soreness but that’s a small price to pay for such a fun time. This Field Day was a blast and I’m already looking forward to the next one.