Ok so this is a really deep title. It sounds really serious. My lesson kinda is. It doesn't deal with death, creepers, or job loss. What was my lesson? Well here it is:
So i joined the swim team. Right? No big deal right? Well it kinda was for me. Before i joined the swim team i wasn't really a a geek or nerd. I didn't really follow any normal classification. But i always regarded the "jocks" a little differently. I kinda grouped them together in my head. I always had the jokes with my friends about the "Jock-strap hall of fame". However since joining the swim team a light has been lit. I have learned that these so-called "jocks" were real people. I have had the great opprotunity to meet new, amazing people. I have also meet people from Norfolk Catholic. And you know what. They are just like the kids at public. I am so thankful for everyone on the swim team. They are supportive and they have accecpted me even though i am not the best swimmer.
So the lesson i never want to forget: Really don't judge people. Never classify. I know this will be a challenge for me. I have seen people who were burned my mean people who were in sports. I have heard the stories that i hope that i never have to go through. But i can't judge those i don't know from what others do. I really can't express how much swimming and other swimmers have opened my eyes. Thanx to all of you!
P.S. If anyone reads this please don't get mad at me for how i was before i joined the swim team. I thank you for everything that you have done for me!
Truly sincerely,
Michael Beltz
There is something to be said for learning a lesson, and it is agreat lesson, so often forgotten. I am proud of you for going out for swimming, for letting yourself get to know kids from another school...(PS They are pretty awesome) and reminding me that judging is a horrible attribute to have. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteI just want to say..youre very brave for going out for swimming. Thats great you're liking it!! and by the way you looked like a stud swimmer out there by youself in the 100 free :P
ReplyDeleteNice. You have become a certified real person. Don't ever let that become a small thing. That's the biggest thing in life.
ReplyDeleteKeep at those lessons, they get better.
Thank you all for reading and posting! I actually teared up a bit (don't tell anyone).
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