I had a pretty interesting conversation with my Facebook peeps and I'm interested in your feedback.In one of my illustrious status updates, I joked that I reached my peak in sixth grade. I was only kinda kidding. That was the year I took home the best all-around athlete and student award, beating out some very deserving students who went on to become doctors, lawyers and curlers.
This was, after all, Canada.
The years that followed were pretty anti-climactic. In junior high, I was always on the honor roll and won all kinds of sporting awards but my heavens, I went through that ugly/awkward phase.
I would show you pictures but I burned them all.
In high school, I was in the Calgary Herald's Sports Hall of Fame for volleyball and kicked some serious soccer arse. But academically? Let's just say I wasn't really there.
Literally.
Hence the reason I had to take math in summer school before college to make up for all those classes I skipped.
Socially, I was a late bloomer. I was an extra for a movie the summer before my senior year and dated a jerk I met. I had a serious boyfriend for several years during college and our successive missions (5 year total). But I never really blossomed until after I graduated from college and had dates. As in plural. As in that had never happened to me before.
And so I peaked intellectually in sixth grade and socially in my late-20s.
No wonder they call us dumb blonds.
So, I'm curious to hear your feedback. When did you peak intellectually, academically, athletically, etc.?
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Intellectually I peaked at nineteen, and socially...err...oh heck, I don't think that's happened yet. At least I hope not...
I can't imagine you not social!
Intellectually- 8th grade. Soooo pathetic.
Socially- I was always way too social, but my MOST social was in Turks, so uhhh, 22yrs?
Physically- 21yrs. Three marathons in one year, woo-hoo!
Thanks, this makes me hate myself. I need to get my 'arse' in gear!!!
:)
These are great! Let me clarify: I was always social and outgoing. But also really nervous and shy around guys I liked.
Socially? My mom would attest to this: 10 years old. I have always been the outgoing one, in the spot light and wanting to meet as many people as I could. I have always found people incredibly interesting.
Intellectually? Academically?
I am still hoping at 37 either will come soon ........
Intellectually---during my 6th year of college (it took me 7 to graduate). Golly, I was a smartypants during that year. I read papers I wrote and wonder who that literate and well-read genius was. Me? No way.
Academically---last two years of college. Made the President's List 3 semesters in a row, then the Dean's list because I was fizzling/burning out.
Physically---after the birth of my 5th child, I lost about 40 pounds doing WW, plus I worked out at Curves several times a week. I was thin, I was toned, and then I sort of fell apart due to pregnancy losses/successful pregnancies/breastfeeding more/moving/being tired. I need to get back to whatever mindset I possessed after Joel was born. Hmmmm.
Socially---I was very shy until I became a mom. Something about being a mom made me blossom and have more confidence.
When I left for College. Before that I was pretty wrapped up in myself and trying to be the prefect daughter I thought my parents wanted me to be. Leaving home gave me confidence in myself and my ability to be a law abiding adult.
I think I peaked intellectually back in beauty school. Ten years ago. If that gives you any idea of my smarts.
I was never a great student so I guess that was kindergarten or so.
Physically...hmm...before puberty? Although, I was pretty healthy when I was pregnant and the last time for that was almost five years ago.
I have yet to peak.
I am still waiting. Honestly, I guess I peaked right after college for everything. Then I had kids & it all disappeared.
I would say the peak physically, for me, would be 16. I am still waiting for the intellectual peak. But only God knows when our peaks actually are. He sees us all so very different than we see ourselves.
I am still waiting. I have always been social I am just more tactful than I was at 12. I have never been in great athletic shape but high school I was on the High Jump team and got 5" once and never reached that height again. Academically, yeah we will skip over this one. :)
Academically, I think I peaked my sophomore year of high school. Physically--now I mean athletically, not physical development--I peaked same year.
Socially, I've never peaked--still trying to fit in.
LOL at the "...and curlers--this was, after all, Canada"
Academically: By the time I finished college at the age of 20.
Intellectually: I don't think I've peaked yet, I learn new things all the time. Lessons I never knew I would need to learn (nor am I entirely sure I wanted to learn!)
Socially: Probably college. I was pretty well known on campus due to the fact that I worked in the registration office and was on the campus TV and radio stations.
Great topic!
academically - i'd say junior year of high school. then i slacked off and i was a recreation management major... not challenging, at all.
physically - some time during college, when you take dance & pe classes a couple of times a day, it is easy.
socially - college, the academic focus wasn't as strong, but i sure had fun!
I'm still waiting to peak.
hmmm... i'm not sure how to answer that. i've never really thought about it.
i was a pretty bright student who didn't really have to work too hard at the grades i got. i had a serious boyfriend from my junior year on and didn't care too much about academics from then on. didn't go to college either. i think if i had, that's when i would have peaked.
i played some soccer in middle school, softball in high school, and beach volleyball after h.s. enjoyed all and was decent, but was never the best on the team.
maybe i haven't peaked on either one =)
Athletically I peaked around the 4th grade. No really. Once I hit puberty I lost all hand eye coordination. Before that I loved softball. I even pitched for a few years... but then my arms and legs got all long and awkward.
Socially - college was my social scene. Loved everything about it!
Academically - actually, I hope I haven't hit this peak yet. I really want to go back to college...
Sadly, I think I have yet to hit my peak.
Okay, just kidding...I think I hit my intellectual peak in college...but my brain is now mush and running out of my ears at an alarming rate.
Still looking for my peak, dearie!
Really though, it's hard to say because life's not over yet, eh? I have to say, though, I had some mighty good times in second grade. And yeah, I feel better off socially now than I ever did.
Very interesting... For me:
Academically - college. Intellectually - still getting there I think.
Spiritually - college.
Socially - high school. Physically/atheltically - I am in the best shape of my life right now and I intend on maintaining it!
Athletically: Sophomore year of HS: Co-captain varsity volleyball team, varsity basketball and tennis. My tennis game kept improving after that year, but everything else kind of fell off and became routine for me. Now I'm lucky to get to the gym!
Academically: I've always been a B+ student, from grade school through to college. I've always had to work hard for it though, it has never come naturally. Therefore...
Intellectually: Still getting there. It's a process! Wisdom comes with age, right?
Socially: College and after if you count dating. Still developing my skills if you mean in terms of awkwardness! I guess I was just born with my foot in my mouth!
Spiritually: in my mid-20's. I was a seeker. Found God, got saved and have never looked back!
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