Sports and Literature

Today I finished writing a poem, crossing off another item on my list. For some reason, it was not on the one linked in the blog, but I added it and removed the streaming goal because I stopped streaming a lot. The poem is titled "Journey On" and it will be at the end of this post. In other news and activities, I played in a soccer tournament with some friends this past Saturday which was a lot of fun and got me pretty sore for the following days. It was nice to play soccer all day like I used to. I've also downloaded a chess app for my computer to try and improve my game. I learned the basics, such as how each piece can move when I was younger, but am not very good at the game so that is why it is on the list. That just about sums up what I've been up to!

With the wind at my back,

Will

"Journey On"

With the wind at my back,
I will journey on.

Through the mud and rain,
Through all the jurt and all the pain,
For all the ups and downs,
Across the countryside and through the towns,
I will journey on.

It started long ago,
Just a boy with a dream,
To see how far he could go.
He worked hard and paid his dues,
Not caring about what he'd lose,
He just journeyed on.

Along these travels,
Among the many things I learned,
 Is that you never know it all,
And everything is earned,
So I journey on.

Thus the road ahead never ends,
Doing my best to always grow,
With my family by my side,
The passion in my heart never will die,
And I will journey on.

September 16th-Week 3

Yes, I know I haven't been posting and I should be getting back to it. I was sick, Allie came home, and I was a little lazy. So here is what has been going on...I've been trying to keep up with all of my goals and it has been tough. It isn't easy to keep up with everything and it has gotten mundane writing every night. I feel like I am writing the same thing over and over except for when I write about someone new.So from this point on I will be writing every Saturday night to recap my week and maybe a few posts during the week. Today I'm writing about my friend Chris McBride, who is one of the best soccer players that I know. I have played with him since we were both in seventh grade and I have always admired his natural talent and speed which makes him a lethal player. He is playing now at SUNY Cortland and I love when I get the chance to play with him again. Chris is extremely passionate in everything he does and I know this will help him do well in life. We have been able to have a lot of fun in each others company over the years from soccer tournaments, to pasta parties, to house parties. Chris is a fun person to be around and I cannot wait until we can play soccer together again. Until next time, here's to life!

I'm keeping the same quote from 50 Cent because I haven't memorized it yet.
"Sleep? Sleep is for those people who are broke. I don't sleep because I have an opportunity to make my dream into a reality"

September 16th-Day 16

Today was just a day for relaxing...until I had to spend three hours at the MCLA library  because Allie had study hall. This was good for both of us though. We were both able to get a lot of work done without distractions. I was able to do most of my homework so the rest of my break will be full of fun, I taught myself a new card shuffle, wrote a post for my other blog (It Is The Simple Things), read some more of the  book, and just browsed the web for fun. The Sun Also Rises is a very interesting read, especially since I can somewhat relate to the main characters as being "lost". Then again, I have found my way a bit, this blog being a large part of which is good. I am still searching for some answers that I will find. Today I am going to write about Pj Basel, a friend who is in his senior year of high school. I have known him since he was a freshman and I was a junior. He has grown so much in the years that I have known him and he has become a great guy. He is a great musician, athletic, funny, and we have shared unforgettable experiences with each other. From the shows we did to going to the Chelsea FC vs. PSG soccer game at the new Yankee Stadium where we yelled our hearts out. Even though he can be annoying, he is a great friend who is loyal to those who deserve loyalty. I hope he enjoys his senior year and all the experiences that go along with it. Until next time, here's to life

September 11th-Day 11

I want to start off today in memorial of the victims and all those who were affected by the tragic events of eleven years ago. We owe our freedom to all the men and women who fight for this country. Hence why I chose to take a picture of the crest of the USA soccer crest and the reverse side of the crest with the letters "DTOM" (Don't Tread On Me). Today was another enjoyable day and I was able to get a lot done. I practiced my piano playing and can nearly play through the whole song with chords. I also think I can say that I have mastered three different card tricks so I'll start to learn a new one tomorrow. When I talked to a stranger today, I asked what she would do if she only had five years to live. Like many people, she said that she would like to travel around the world. This is something I would definitely try to do, especially after visiting Europe with my high school choir, one of the best experiences of my life. I finally got to start reading a new book, and I chose Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises which is much easier to read than Hard Times. I am still working on my fitness and am I excited to see how fit I can become. Today I want to mention Sean Kummer, a friend who graduated a year before me. One of the friendliest men I know, he will be there for you or anyone if you need to talk. He has a great sense of humor and has answered the call and is working for United States Navy Reserve. We shared a lot of laughs third period of my junior, his senior year and I hope that he is doing well. Until tomorrow, never forget, here's to life

September 3rd-Day 3

Day three of my 30 day challenge went pretty well. I continued to practice the "Jack the Bounty Hunter" card trick and have just about mastered it. I read more of Hard Times, and I am starting to see the deeper meaning behind Dicken's work. I cleaned out some boxes that were simply taking up space in my room so now I have a cleaner, more organized room. It is nice having a clean room especially while trying to do work because I cannot procrastinate by cleaning. My drawings of eyes have gotten more realistic so I plan to work on lips soon. I have just about mastered flipping a coin across the knuckles of my fingers, a trick I've been wanting to master for a while. Today the random friend which I will write about is my oldest friend, Rick Peteka. I have had so many incredible memories with him, starting with him being my first friend when I moved to New York from Texas in 1999. We have spent so much time together over the years at each other's houses playing soccer, video games, watching movies, doing all the usual best friend things. One of my favorite memories with him is when we went with his family to see a soccer match at the old Giants Stadium between AC Milan and Juventus and the game went into penalty kicks. Rich is hysterical, smart, and a loyal friend and I am honored to have known him for so long. Unfortunately school continues tomorrow so I have to be up early for that and go through a day of classes. Until tomorrow, here's to life

September 1st-Day One

Today is was the first day in my self-imposed 30 day challenge. Everyday I am going to choose a random person from my friend list on Facebook and write something about positive about them. The person chosen today is Chris McLeod. I first met Chris in 6th grade and we became friends throughout middle school and high school. I always loved to play rugby with him and seeing some majestic sights in Europe after our junior year. He is smart, funny, and a fun person to hang out with and it is unfortunate we don't get to see each other as much because of college. Now on to my day. I woke up early to go to a soccer tournament in New York City (the picture was taken on the drive home) which led me to meet a couple new people who I would play with. It was fun even though we didn't win a game. I reached a new high juggling three balls after I got home-88. I hope by October I can easily reach 100 juggles. I found a pullover fleece in my closet that I purchased when I went to Boy Scout camp in 2007. I can't remember ever wearing it so its fitting to be the first thing I get rid of in my cleanse. I have mastered the card trick called "Jack the Bounty Hunter". To perform this trick I have an audience member take a card and memorize it. And then &*^&%%###$%^(*&*%%%^#@%&^*@$%%$(_?>"{}&$*!!+~=_*. I'd never reveal the secret. I have started to read the classic novel Hard Times by Charles Dickens, mostly because I have to read it for a class this semester. But it is good to read classic literature anyways, like how I read Dante's Inferno this past month. Working on nine of the ten goals is a great way to start the month (I'll work on the face tomorrow). Until tomorrow, here's to life!