Tonight, over a romantic dinner with Kate at Ruby Tuesday (holy tasty salad bar) I realized something that I've been missing since graduation. What is it, you ask? No, it's not homework. Or long hours in the library or coffee house. Or attending 8 am class. Or those awkward moments in class when you can't make eye contact with a certain someone after a botched date. Simply put: it's volleyball. I've been playing, coaching, or working for a volleyball team almost every day since 4th grade. Since graduation in December, all of that has changed. I no longer work for Nebraska Volleyball, play pick up/club volleyball, or coach volleyball.
Brittani called me yesterday and asked if I wanted to scrimmage her friend's club team. I jumped at the opportunity, dusted the cobwebs off my right shoulder, and hit the court. Man, it felt good! I'm a little older, a little slower, and a little less competitive than my playing days, but nothing feels better than getting an ace off of a float serve or getting an amazing dig while diving from middle back. I've always been competitive (maybe excessive at points) so it was good to feel that edge again, even if it was against a 15's club team. Yes, they were 15. But yes, 5 washed up old volleyball has-beens beat them. Sweet victory. Suckaaaaaaas!
Even if volleyball isn't your passion from the past, I'm sure you can come up with one. It may be playing an instrument, singing, painting, scrapbooking, dancing, etc. Whatever it may be, take time every once in awhile to rekindle the passion of that old pastime. It will bring a smile to your face, even if you are too sore to move the next day.
P.S. Please post comments and tell what past passion you plan to pursue!
bowling. Hopefully get a league going once I graduate.
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