I played alot of organized and unorganized sports when I was a kid. I have convinced myself that I took these sports UBER seriously. In my head, I never joked, lost focus or played around with the other kids on my team. In my head I was always listening to the coach and doing exactly what he/she said.
What a load of crap. If you know me, you know this couldn't be further from the truth. I think I've become cynical and too serious. I don't have near as much fun as I used to. Maybe that's just getting older. Maybe that's how it happens. Bills, responsibilities, kids and everything else. Maybe it wears you down a bit if you let it. Perhaps I need a change. A hobby? Maybe photography. Maybe I just need to be real when it comes to parenting. Real as far as expectations go. Sterling isn't going to be a gold medalist in taekwondo.
Previously, I would get frustrated watching Sterling in his taekwondo classes. I would think he should be giving more. Taking it very serious. Today, I think I need to lighten up.
Watching Sterling screw around in taekwondo made me smile. He was enjoying the hell out of himself and his taekwondo friends. Good for you, boy. Have as much fun as you can.
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