Softball, my love
As the front window of our one story house, in Wildomar, lay shattered in a thousand pieces, my mom runs in only to shout, “Put that down!” I was only about three at the time, but it was the first time I had ever held a softball bat, but unquestionably not the last.
I don’t recall ever really wanting to play a sport, but on my fourth birthday, my dad decided that he wanted me to play softball for Menifee Valley Girls T-ball. I still remember the day so well, even at such a young age. As soon as I stepped out onto that newly cut landscaped field, with my brand-new equipment, I knew I had fallen in love-with softball.
I had no idea how to play the game, let alone how to throw a ball. During the first few practices, my head was spinning out of control trying to learn how to run the bases, catch a slowly-hit grounder, and other difficult-at-the-time plays. And I didn’t like the sport, not at all. But I stuck to it because the Rose family isn’t quitters. My family has always told me to never give up. And I never did, which really helped me throughout life, too, and not just on the field. Thank God or I wouldn’t be where I am today.
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I’m now fifteen years old and still struggling from an excruciatingly painful back injury, still play softball to this day. Doesn’t matter if I’m in pain or not, nothing can keep me from playing the game I love. My coaches, and my teammates, mean a lot to me, probably because they share the same interest as me. Not only that, but they help me when I don’t quit get a certain drill. They help me cope with problems and have the ability to assist me to gain my strength not only physically, but mentally as well. Also, they guide me to pursue my future in getting a softball scholarship and maybe one day playing in the 2016 Softball Olympics in Denmark.
I love softball, period. And I couldn’t imagine my life without it. The blood-tingling, hair-raising, mind-blowing, yet strenuous and challenging game is on my mind, twenty-four-seven. It has made me a better person in ways only some could come to realize. It has taught me that I’m not always the center of attention, life’s not always going to go the way I want it to, to stand up for myself, strength, leadership, and above-all, courage. It has taught me most not to fear anything; to just overcome that fear. And as a cunning man once stated, “Never let the fear or striking out keep you from playing the game,” or how I interpret it: Embrace failure as a learning tool of life. Learn from your mistakes. It keeps me intact on my everyday challenges. So, basically, everyone was put on Earth for a reason. Everyone was bound to do something with their life. Mine just so happens to play an exquisite game of pure bravery and knowledge only few could manage: Softball, my love.
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For once!!! Someone who can actually write an essay!! This is great!! I didn’t find ANY errors in it at all! It’s organized, interesting, and all of the above!
I’m not just saying this to try and get best answer.. I read the entire thing and it actually is REALLY good!
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September 8th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
For once!!! Someone who can actually write an essay!! This is great!! I didn’t find ANY errors in it at all! It’s organized, interesting, and all of the above!
I’m not just saying this to try and get best answer.. I read the entire thing and it actually is REALLY good!
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September 8th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Your essay is engaging. It held my interest. I anxiously waited to see what would happen next. The events are in sequential order and very descriptive. The use of details, imagery and creativity makes the content stronger. Your determination to continue playing softball is evident. You are a writer who has developed her own voice and demonstrates how to express it very well..
Although the content is strong,there are some errors in sentence structure, grammar, capitalization and punctuation that need to be corrected. I will write them correctly in my third paragraph.
Softball, My Love
I didn’t like the sport at all. But I was determined to persevere, because the Rose family never quits.
I never did. This has helped me throughout life and not just on the field.
Thank God, or I wouldn’t be where I am today.
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Now I am fifteen years old. I still struggle with a previous back injury. The pain is excruciating. But as you may have guessed, I still play softball.
I simply love softball and couldn’t imagine my life without it.
It has taught me that I’m not always going to be the center of attention.
Life’s not always going to go the way I want it to. This wise philosophy helps me to maintain stability during daily challenges.
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