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February 9, 2004

A phone conversation between Brian Seymour and Emory women's swimmer Jen Kanetsky at 9:30 pm on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004:

JEN: Hey Brian!

BRIAN: Hey Jen! How ya doin?

JEN: I'm doing well, just watching "The Surreal Life," starring Ron Jeremy and others. I feel like we haven't talked for a while, what with the different taper groups and all. Let's catch up.

BRIAN: Great idea Jen! Speaking of taper groups, how's that going?

JEN: It's just swell. I only did 1850 today. I love sprinting.

BRIAN: Wow! I'm so jealous, I had to do 2300, cause I'm in the mid-distance group. But at least it wasn't 6700 like the NCAA group. Suckers.

JEN: Yeah, but remember they didn't have to come in on a Sunday.

BRIAN: True. You're always thinking on your toes, Jen. I can't seem to think straight today.

JEN: Why's that? Rough night last night? Ha, ha, ha.

BRIAN: You'd like to think so, wouldn't you? Actually, I was at the Professional Bull Riders of America Rodeo at the Georgia Dome. It was just such a mind-blowing experience that my head hurts today.

JEN: Really? Tell me more.

BRIAN: Well, it was like being at a country music concert. Except, instead of fresh, young artists playing today's hottest country tunes, it was fresh, young cowboys riding today's toughest bulls. Plus, my two good friends Colin Roussil and Jimmy McGee came along to enjoy the good times.

JEN: Wow! Now I'm the one who's jealous. That sounds like so much more fun than what I did last weekend.

BRIAN: Oh, come on. It couldn't have been that bad. Tell me about it.

JEN: Well, if you insist. On Friday we had the girls' team dinner at the Densley, that's my house. That was fun. We cooked dinner for each other and watched the critically acclaimed movie, "Pirates of the Carribean," starring Oscar nominee Johnny Depp.

BRIAN: Sounds like a great Friday night. Did you save any fun for Saturday night?

JEN: I certainly did. After spending all day shopping with Jessie Burley, I hung out with Donley Zifkin. Together, we went to the Biltmore house to watch the even more critically acclaimed film, "Schindler's List."

BRIAN: That doesn't sound like such a terrible weekend. But it will probably pale in comparison to this weekend, what with UAAs and all. I'm not gonna lie, Jen, I'm pretty excited for the meet. The team is looking great.

JEN: I agree, Brian. Plus our team meeting on Saturday morning got me really pumped to do well, like a burning key car. There's just so much to look forward to this week.

BRIAN: I know I'm excited to get off campus and to see my parents. I always look forward to seeing what the locker decorations will look like.

JEN: Not to mention the goody bags and team gifts.

TOGETHER: Parents rule!!!

BRIAN: Well, Jen, it was great catching up with you, but I should be getting to bed. I need my rest this week.

JEN: That makes two of us, Bucko. Don't be such a stranger in the future. Good night.

BRIAN: Don't let the bed bugs bite!

Brian Seymour is a senior from Pittsburgh. He would love to answer e-mail questions from Emory recruits and fans.