Monday, June 4, 2012

Facing Mt.Everest

As some of you know last Friday (June 1st) I had a meeting at UofM with an advisor about school. It went well, but I was informed if I intend to play softball I will have to change career paths. As previously stated in my last post (My Story) I had already changed career paths to attend UofM so this was quite a setback. Then we talked about scholarships/financial aid etc. Since I will be transferring I will not be eligible for many scholarships as most are for freshman, which was a huge hit as I am financially completely on my own. This mountain climb of a dream has now become Mt.Everest. Due to this, and the academic competition I was advised to look around at "lower-tier" schools. I'm one of the most competitive people you will ever meet, I am fully confident in myself both academically, and as a athlete. I'm not afraid to admit my grades were terrible when I was in Michigan, once I moved to Texas, and was away from all the negativity in my life I made HUGE improvements. I was finally able to focus on school, I was surrounded by people who believed in me, and I got all A's with a few B's. All I need is just someone to give me the opportunity, and a chance.

Besides my meeting at UofM I also have started working out. I am extremely happy with the progress I am making, especially with my shoulder. I know I still have a long ways to go, but I am fully confident, and determined in getting into the best shape for softball. I have also been playing catch, and each time I notice HUGE improvements in my shoulder (accuracy/strength), in a few weeks I will begin full softball training/practicing. More than ever I am confident in my athletic talent. I know i'm 22, and the odds are less than 1% of making my dream come true. But if anyone came beat the odds it's me. The things i've had to overcome in my life have made me ready for this, the fact that I am here typing this I have already overcame greater odds.

Also while in Ann Arbor I walked around the softball complex, and for the first time in my life I felt like that's where I belong. All my life I have been told I would never amount to anything. I have never wanted anything more in my life then to prove all of them WRONG, and make something of myself.

I don't care how much work it takes, I will make it here...

 
 God bless.
 
"Sometimes, you have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been to stand back up taller than you ever were."