I am Creative
and do not limit me for I will not reach my full potential and you will have destroyed what could have been
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After moving from a different state in second grade, I sought a new sense of belonging. For starters, I joined the local soccer team which was coached by my uncle. I knew nothing about the game and had no idea the effect soccer would have on my life. During the weeks of practice leading up to my first game, I didn’t know what position I would play or even how to properly put on shin guards. At last, game day was here and I was more excited than ever.
Since I joined an already established team mid-year I was unfortunately benched for the first send out of players. I waited impatiently and kept asking Coach (aka Uncle Pat) to let me go onto the field. I was still confused about how soccer worked; I didn’t know the names of the positions, or even how to win, thus my coach was not expecting much when he put me on the field. He looked into my eyes. “Joey, I want you to play the top middle, it’s called striker,” he said. I gave a quick nod and sprinted into the game. Laser-focused on the ball, I chased it until I stole it from an opposing teammate. Remembering all I had learned in the weeks leading up to this game I kept kicking the ball until it was just me and the goalie. I could feel the pressure of the crowd around me. Without hesitation and as if by instinct I kicked the ball and made the first point of the game as well as the first in my life. With the biggest smile on my face, I ran toward my uncle and jumped in his arms as we celebrated my goal. is that I fall down all the time.
I have fallen while riding a bike, a skateboard, rollerblades, and a penny-board. My scraped knees were a badge of strength which once hid behind tears, being scolded, and being banned from the feeling of freedom. Perhaps if I listened to my mother and was “more careful” I wouldn’t make the mistake of falling. Perhaps if I quit entirely, I will never have to worry about falling ever again. But the next time you see me is with new scraped knees, and tears accompanied by a big smile. Because that is how we grow, and improve our crafts in life. The pandemic taught me many lessons. Here are some words that I hope defines this new year as I experience new things!
Beginnings: Since I will be starting college this year I hope with this new beginning I can study harder, work on myself, and really focus on becoming my best self. I also want to learn how to do new things. Some new things I learned during 2020 include skateboarding, dog training, how to assist in simple surgeries, and work for my own money. Happy: I want to focus more on being happy. I believe that happy equates healthy, and to achieve happiness I will be less hard on myself and do more of the things I enjoy. I am at my happiest when walking, hiking, spending time with friends/loved ones, and helping others. Sleep: In 2020 I did not prioritize sleep and stayed up late and slept late. Due to this I still have a messed up sleep schedule. I want to start sleeping before 12 am and try to wake up early so I can workout more consistently. |
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