Ephesians 4:31-32

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Composure + Consistency

-“Sometimes, you just have to give 125%.”

-- “You’ve just gotta be selfish sometimes.”

-- “If she misses, we run.”

-x- “Push it girls. Keep it up.”

 --- “Stop. Do it again.”

------- “Just stay composed, don’t panic. You’re great.”

-- “Don’t kill yourself out there.”

--- “I know your strengths and weaknesses. I’ll tell them the truth.”

-x- “Come on, you got this!”

--------- “You’re the one they want to beat.”

- “All I need to do is puke, then I will have left everything I have on the court.”

--- “You have a beautiful shot, but when you get amped, its accuracy falters significantly.”

 -x- “Way to hustle.”

----- “Don’t get down on yourself.”

-- “You need to learn how to call for subs. You’ve played almost nonstop, you’re allowed to.”

--- “You HAVE to make good decisions.”

-x- “Allez, allez.”

- “I don’t have skills to give, so I’ll give everything else I have: heart and hustle.”

--- “Push yourself to the max, then push harder.”

-- “Then DUNK IT.”

-- “We may not be the tallest, but we’ll be the fastest and the fittest.”

-x- “This one’s in.”

These may be simple, almost meaningless words filled with grammatical errors, but these are the words that make me want to keep going.

This is almost over

It’s the boring, awkward times that reveal the wonders of bubbly day dreams and inadequate excuses. Where denying self existence is the key, one action can ruin a once pacifistic scene.

All acting in nonchalant manners, at least it can be realized that performing isn’t a skill that’s lacking here.

Outside, the stars are sparkling in the perfect, sombre midnight sky. Inside, the lambent glimmer in her eye is draining into the flustered air surrounding her.

Oh, how she wishes to flee.

She is struggling with Math. He has a headache. He rejoices about going back. She cries easily. He is getting married soon. She’s a volunteer. She is almost done University. He hasn’t even thought of applying. She is easily amused. She is encouraging. She has a minor speech impediment. She needs a tutor. She swore. He wants us to be better. She gives advice. He can’t get over her. She was left in an awkward situation. She wants to travel the world. She rolled an ankle. She jumped into a wall. He insulted. She is ready to risk everything. He knows what he wants to do. She has no idea. He is really quiet. She is beautiful. She is the life of the party. She can’t raise one eyebrow. He loves art. She loves tea. He can’t speak Spanish. She has difficulties with French. She can’t wait to graduate. He begs for forgiveness.  He still hasn’t forgiven.

People. How they change. How they love. How they hurt. How they destroy. How they live. How they inspire.

Here’s my thanks.

Happy New Year.