What I Learned

When I consider the next phase of my life, my first instinct is to feel a bit overwhelmed and uneasy. As these feelings creep in, I remind myself of times in my life when I experienced decisions that could potentially affect my future and I realize that I have been through many transformations in my life already. I remember that every new experience has helped me to grow and mold me into the person that I am now. Thinking back, I remember feeling curious about new adventures and instead of being nervous, I spent my time preparing, filling myself with excitement, and these feelings would replace any others that might develop without me realizing. I learned through my experiences that it is the way you look at things and the way you prepare

As time progressed, I was fortunate to be involved in a program where the girls I played with all became a part of my life. I loved growing with them as an athlete and as a person. I put in time and practice daily to improve my skills because I truly had a strong desire to devote myself to become the best I could be. I didn’t realize how much emphasis there could be on desire and passion until it faded. As a senior in High School, I faced a decision, that I drew from my past experiences to help me make. Towards the end of my summer soccer season, I began to realize that my excitement towards soccer felt different. My mind began to focus on more important paths such as my academics, family, and potential career, but I challenged it because I had always played soccer and assumed it would be a part of my life for the long haul. I began to pay attention to my feelings of disengagement and felt it would be very important to trust myself, and try to figure out what could be changing and why. I came to a reasonable conclusion and knew in my heart what I