Learning From Past Mistakes

I started playing basketball at a young age. When I was a kid, I did it just for fun. I wan’t really concerned about making the most baskets or getting the most steals. All I cared about was having fun with my friends. My parents also didn’t let me eat junk food, so I would get particularly excited for game …

The Slingshot

When I graduated from college, I was in a really dark place for about three years. I had dealt with depression since high school, but at age 22 it was only exacerbated by the fact that I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. The following lyrics from Avenue Q (a musical), sums up how I …

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Jumping Over Those Hurdles

Track and field is without a doubt one of my favorite sports. When I was in high school, I was on the team for all four years, and I loved it. I was a sprinter and a jumper, but I still maintained appreciation for the other events as well. One of my favorite races to watch was the hurdles. For …