~:[CH14 - Day 137]:~ I'll Take It

 
~:[CH14 - Day 137]:~ I'll Take It

The Angels stink this season. Although they have had moments where there was a glimmer of hope, for the most part, even with their hot start to the season, it wasn't a surprise where we were. However, sometimes, when you're in a slump or at your worst, things just fall into place. Take it. When opportunity comes you way, don't dismiss it, but grasp it and don't let go of it. Maybe it will amount to nothing, but in a season that has seen struggles, the Angels reeled off two wins against the Dodgers. Could it be a sign of life? I won't get my hopes up, but I'll take it. Even when things seem hopeless, keep that hope. I think in any given situation, I've learned to never give up hope. At times, maybe it makes me look like a fool, but I rather be a fool that someone who gives up before the finish line. I think it's an important lesson to finish what you started. Obviously, in some cases, there is no way you can do it, but in most scenarios, it's possible, we just don't want to follow through. As I listen to the chatter of the students around me, I hear them talking about how they don't want to do something because they're not good at it or the others are just too good. In my mind, I am thinking, why not challenge yourself. It's refreshing to hear that student ready to take on a challenge, as even if they fall short, they gave it their best shot. I think of the Olympians from from some countries who finish way behind the others, but they are the only or one of a few, representatives of their country. That's a victory. Most people take on the task of running a marathon. Almost none of them have a chance of winning it, but they take on the task knowing that it's an accomplishment. I hope that we take that mindset that we should be happy participating, competing, and finishing. Every once in awhile, a victory may come your way, but in reality, every time you challenge yourself, you should consider it a victory.