My name is Chloe. Some refer to me as Charbick (no, my last name is not Charbick. It’s Harbick, keep up). The reason it took me so long to write this blog is not only because I’m extremely lazy, but mainly because I have no idea how to express who I am to a group of people that I feel like already know me. I’ve written numerous drafts of this post and all were equally terrible. Maybe it’s just me, but every one felt cheesy and forced.
Honestly, I’m not sure I really know how to explain who I am at this point. I’m definitely different from I who I was as a freshman, and I’m definitely different from who I will be in college. I guess I’m in some odd sort of transition phase that I hope will sort itself out. I guess I’ll start out with a softball answer that I hope will suffice as an introduction to who I am.
I’m Chloe and I’m a runner.
When I was in middle school, like all middle schoolers I was highly susceptible to peer pressure. As a result, I found myself joining the cross country team because all of my friends were on it. I’m not sure what possessed me to make this decision, since I was pretty sure that I hated running at the time. My only experience with it was the dreaded pacer test and mile that had destroyed most of the little self-esteem that I’d had. However, once I started running I couldn’t stop. Despite my coach’s disapproval, and the array of knee problems that plagued me, I loved the sport. Obviously, I’m still running now, and, luckily, I’ve said goodbye to my 30 minute 5k days. Now I consider running as a part of who I am because of the impact it’s had on my life. Not only has running given me some of my closest friends, but it’s given me have mental strength and endurance that I wouldn’t have otherwise.
My favorite book is “The Secret Garden” By Frances Hodgson Burnett. The book follows a girl who learns about empathy and kindness through reviving a long forgotten garden. The growing garden is a metaphor for her own personal growth. It is a story about healing and compassion that I’ve loved since elementary school and that I still enjoy reading now.
I apologize for the painfully cheesy excerpt about me, but it had to be done.
Another Blog by Chloe 
“About Me” sections are always awful, but yours was quite enjoyable to read. I always love some cheese. I also hated the “dreaded Pacer test,” but unlike you, I let it defeat me and never attempted any sport that involved running.
LikeLike
Don’t worry, I hate my first post and if everything goes well and we mature fast enough as writers, we should all grow to hate all of our posts. That’s just my opinion. I think it’s a healthy part of life to hate your previous self for being an absolute idiot. I hate my freshman year self the most, and if I the junior year me was in the same room with Hitler and Osama Bin Laden, I would shoot the junior year me twice! (yay Office) Great job on the intro post. Great job staying authentic. Also, I play running too, but I’m also a professional warmer upper.
LikeLike