Looking Back #4 Miscellaneous

      Yesterday I came to the realization I am growing up. I went to my ten year old sister’s soccer game. The feelings that came to mind was, I remember when I was that age playing soccer. When I was that age I remember how excited I would be all day to play. At the time soccer was so important. Now I have to worry about getting good grades in college, working, and worrying about paying for all of it. The other thing that crosses my mind is I could not wait to grow up. I liked the idea of being independent and providing for myself. I feel this is still an accomplishment, but if I could go back to being care free I would.  On a positive note it was nice being able to see my sister experience the same thing as I did as a kid. I can tell she is following in my footsteps, which I can’t say is a bad thing. My only hope is that she enjoys this experience now, before she grows up and can’t go back. I also learned from watching my sister play soccer I can’t go back to those days but, I can live my life now and enjoy it. Overall it is great to see how life still goes on even when I am not involved with something I use to play. Playing soccer is not the only thing that makes me feel like I am getting older, I am yet to see my softball team play without me. I just have to remember there are so many other things out there for me to experience!