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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Big Sacrifice

I've had to make a big big sacrifice this year. I have opted to focus all of my attention and effort on cycling this year. That means I have pushed my love of baseball aside. This will mark the first year since I was six that I didn't play baseball. Hard to believe that's almost ten years. I tried out for my schools team but only went to one practice and then called it quits. Cycling is really something I enjoy and really feel I need to give more attention to. It was a hard decision, but I intend to follow through with it. Hey...(enter bad cliche) there's always next year.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Future Plans?

I have been asked this question a lot this school year. What are my plans for the future? It's hard to believe that in a couple of years I will be in college. The question is...for what? So many things interest me that I can't make heads or tails of which one to choose. In my junior year of high school, I have to take a career planning class as an elective. I guess I have six months to come up with something.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Cleared to Play

I passed my physical and have been given the nod to play baseball this year. However, I will not be trying out for pitcher. My doctor (and my parents) don't think it's a good idea. I'm ok with that. It's been awhile since I've been a position player but I'll do my best either way.

This weekend is supposed to be really nice. So I want to go out riding tomorrow. I'm sick of indoor training. I have a need for speed and indoor training cannot quench that need. My dad is not available due to his back, so I have recruited my Uncle Mike to join myself and my friend Jack.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

My Return...Of Sorts

Wow has it really been well over a month since my last post? I have to admit, I became really bored with blogging and saw little reason to keep posting. However, being away from it for one month +, has given me some motivation to continue. Soooooooo, here's what's been going on in my world:

1. Guitar training is going really well. I'm getting very good at the fret board (my weakness). I'm not quite Eddie Van Halen, but with lots more practice I feel I can tackle some of his music.

2. Baseball tryouts are coming up. I have to take a physical to make sure everything is in working order. I know my legs won't be a problem.

3. Cycling season is rapidly approaching (not soon enough). The weather has been getting warmer, hence I've been riding outside. I've created a monster in my friend Jack. He's been accompanying me on the streets lately and is always asking when I'm riding next. He is undecided if he wants to try racing with me. My dad has been unable to ride for long periods due to a nasty herniated disk in his back. It looks like a painful thing I never want to experience.

I will not be blogging everyday like I used to. But, I'll try to get in two posts a week to keep this thing going. Once the cycling season starts, my posting will be more frequent. Peace!