It has been a while...
Dear Journal,
Aug. 6th, 2004 @ 09:49 pm was the last time I posted here. I must say, it has been a while. I am not even sure where to start. So much has happened in the past year and a half in my life. It is kind of hard for me sum it all up in one post. I guess I'll tell you about football. I'm done. The time has flown by so fast for me. I never believed the coaches when they told us that it will all end in a flash.
Last year was eventful. Football season was great. Although our season did not go smoothly, I felt as an all varsity team we really came together as a family and stood up to many obstacles and challenges. Our record came out to be 2-7. We did not reach our goal of 3-6 or better but it was a great learning experience and we felt it got us fired up for this year. School was decent overall, I did not perform half as good as I wanted to, but I think by now I've reach the conclusion that if I don't have something or someone strong to motivate me, I am never going to get out my laziness phase. Either that or I had senioritis in 11th grade. On the positive note, I gained a new friend in 11th grade. He is a great kid with much potential in life, and I am proud to add him to my list of friends which consists of four people now. I think that will be the limit. I solidified four wonderful friends that I know, without a doubt; I can count on when I need help. And I hope that they have realized that I will always be there for them also.
Summer was average. There was not anything special that happened. I went to summer workout every single day. It got me strong and ready for football. Sad to say... I lost it all during season. My body was so torn up and tired it just declined like a rock. Now I'm just a slob that sits on his ass each day. I think starting next Monday I'll be back in the weight room hitting up those weights again. There is nothing like a good weightlifting session, it rejuvenates the body. Then the next day when the soreness kicks in you want to kill yourself, but that is all part of the fun anyways.
So then this season came along. Wow, 7-2 in season record and 0-1 in playoffs. That’s right, we made it to the playoffs this year. We are officially the FIRST ever 2-year varsity team to make it to playoffs in the STATE of Michigan. I imagine not too many teams in the HISTORY of the United States have achieved what we have. Our hard work finally paid off and made us a powerhouse team in our district in just 4 years of existence. We have overcome so much as a team, and as a family. I figured that on average I have spent more time with my teammates in the past 3 years than I have with my parents. For three years they WERE my family. We were one large-dysfunctional family. When time mattered, we came together as a team and dominated what others have doubted us in. I am not best friends with every person on the team, however I will say that this was and will probably be the most interesting and wonderful group of characters I will ever be with. I could not have asked for a different group of guys. The coaching staff, as big of an asshole they can be at times, were all men that I will respect and look up to for the rest of my life. Mike Sawchuk is the best coach I have ever had the pleasure to serve under. At times one can question his motives and ways. However taking a step back I have realized that everything that man has done in the past four years was for us. We only see his frustration and anger when he yells at us. However we fail to see the dedication and care that he puts in for us outside of practice. I salute the man.
10 games flew by quick:
Churchhill 38-7
Salem 42-7
Franklin 7-14
Northville 41-3
Western 38-35
Wayne 37-14
Canton 7-42
Salem 34-21
Mt. Bitches 24-21
Cody 28-34
I will never forget the Cody game. That was the hardest thing I have ever experienced in football. The thought of getting cheated out by the refs just boils my blood. However nothing was worst than the thought that Football was over. It was OVER. Never again after October 28th, 2005 shall I put on a pair of pads and walk on to a football field and be able to play. I cried that night. I cried on the field. I cried walking off the field. I cried while I changed out of my pads and I cried all the way home. It was at that concluding moment did I truly understand the keyword our coaches preached for the past 4 years. Family. The locker room was a pathetic sight, some were crying, some were angry, and some sat in shock. Deep down we knew it was done. I envy the few that will be able to continue this for four more years in college. But I doubt they will ever experience anything like what we've experienced in our times together. I will miss this team, this family for as long as I live. There is one man that I can thank for all of this, and that is Taylor Fox. He picked me up as an average kid at the end of freshmen year and introduced me to football... and the best three years of my life. Thank you, my friend.
So the banquet was tonight. It was quite delightful. I had a good time sitting down around the table with some of my best line buds on the team. The food was awesome! Chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and some cake... Doesn't sound special but the atmosphere was great. Everything went smoothly. It was a little long, 3 hours! I didn't mind at all, being there felt more like being home than now. I'm happy for everyone, especially the seniors. We had a great time together and tonight marked the end of a delightful and interesting chapter in my book of life. Just being there got me excited to see and think about what is awaiting me for the next few years. But no matter what I do or where I go I think I've realized tonight that football was not just about the sport, we've been taught a way to live our lives. I could not ask for three better years of my life. My only regret is that I did not play my freshmen year.
I'm just babbling now. Thinking about all time actually made me shed a few tears. :) I have to wake up super duper early tomorrow to take my dad to work. Before I go do that thought I think it is about time that I updated my live journal once after all this time.
The future is bright. I'm looking forward to see what wonderful new people I will meet. I hope that includes more females than males. Although there is this one girl... But I'm also curious to see where I will end up in my future. For now though, I'm out. Good night.
Aug. 6th, 2004 @ 09:49 pm was the last time I posted here. I must say, it has been a while. I am not even sure where to start. So much has happened in the past year and a half in my life. It is kind of hard for me sum it all up in one post. I guess I'll tell you about football. I'm done. The time has flown by so fast for me. I never believed the coaches when they told us that it will all end in a flash.
Last year was eventful. Football season was great. Although our season did not go smoothly, I felt as an all varsity team we really came together as a family and stood up to many obstacles and challenges. Our record came out to be 2-7. We did not reach our goal of 3-6 or better but it was a great learning experience and we felt it got us fired up for this year. School was decent overall, I did not perform half as good as I wanted to, but I think by now I've reach the conclusion that if I don't have something or someone strong to motivate me, I am never going to get out my laziness phase. Either that or I had senioritis in 11th grade. On the positive note, I gained a new friend in 11th grade. He is a great kid with much potential in life, and I am proud to add him to my list of friends which consists of four people now. I think that will be the limit. I solidified four wonderful friends that I know, without a doubt; I can count on when I need help. And I hope that they have realized that I will always be there for them also.
Summer was average. There was not anything special that happened. I went to summer workout every single day. It got me strong and ready for football. Sad to say... I lost it all during season. My body was so torn up and tired it just declined like a rock. Now I'm just a slob that sits on his ass each day. I think starting next Monday I'll be back in the weight room hitting up those weights again. There is nothing like a good weightlifting session, it rejuvenates the body. Then the next day when the soreness kicks in you want to kill yourself, but that is all part of the fun anyways.
So then this season came along. Wow, 7-2 in season record and 0-1 in playoffs. That’s right, we made it to the playoffs this year. We are officially the FIRST ever 2-year varsity team to make it to playoffs in the STATE of Michigan. I imagine not too many teams in the HISTORY of the United States have achieved what we have. Our hard work finally paid off and made us a powerhouse team in our district in just 4 years of existence. We have overcome so much as a team, and as a family. I figured that on average I have spent more time with my teammates in the past 3 years than I have with my parents. For three years they WERE my family. We were one large-dysfunctional family. When time mattered, we came together as a team and dominated what others have doubted us in. I am not best friends with every person on the team, however I will say that this was and will probably be the most interesting and wonderful group of characters I will ever be with. I could not have asked for a different group of guys. The coaching staff, as big of an asshole they can be at times, were all men that I will respect and look up to for the rest of my life. Mike Sawchuk is the best coach I have ever had the pleasure to serve under. At times one can question his motives and ways. However taking a step back I have realized that everything that man has done in the past four years was for us. We only see his frustration and anger when he yells at us. However we fail to see the dedication and care that he puts in for us outside of practice. I salute the man.
10 games flew by quick:
Churchhill 38-7
Salem 42-7
Franklin 7-14
Northville 41-3
Western 38-35
Wayne 37-14
Canton 7-42
Salem 34-21
Mt. Bitches 24-21
Cody 28-34
I will never forget the Cody game. That was the hardest thing I have ever experienced in football. The thought of getting cheated out by the refs just boils my blood. However nothing was worst than the thought that Football was over. It was OVER. Never again after October 28th, 2005 shall I put on a pair of pads and walk on to a football field and be able to play. I cried that night. I cried on the field. I cried walking off the field. I cried while I changed out of my pads and I cried all the way home. It was at that concluding moment did I truly understand the keyword our coaches preached for the past 4 years. Family. The locker room was a pathetic sight, some were crying, some were angry, and some sat in shock. Deep down we knew it was done. I envy the few that will be able to continue this for four more years in college. But I doubt they will ever experience anything like what we've experienced in our times together. I will miss this team, this family for as long as I live. There is one man that I can thank for all of this, and that is Taylor Fox. He picked me up as an average kid at the end of freshmen year and introduced me to football... and the best three years of my life. Thank you, my friend.
So the banquet was tonight. It was quite delightful. I had a good time sitting down around the table with some of my best line buds on the team. The food was awesome! Chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and some cake... Doesn't sound special but the atmosphere was great. Everything went smoothly. It was a little long, 3 hours! I didn't mind at all, being there felt more like being home than now. I'm happy for everyone, especially the seniors. We had a great time together and tonight marked the end of a delightful and interesting chapter in my book of life. Just being there got me excited to see and think about what is awaiting me for the next few years. But no matter what I do or where I go I think I've realized tonight that football was not just about the sport, we've been taught a way to live our lives. I could not ask for three better years of my life. My only regret is that I did not play my freshmen year.
I'm just babbling now. Thinking about all time actually made me shed a few tears. :) I have to wake up super duper early tomorrow to take my dad to work. Before I go do that thought I think it is about time that I updated my live journal once after all this time.
The future is bright. I'm looking forward to see what wonderful new people I will meet. I hope that includes more females than males. Although there is this one girl... But I'm also curious to see where I will end up in my future. For now though, I'm out. Good night.