My Love Of Baseball

Another summer has gone by and already it's the start of a brand new school year. Summer 2017 was quite relaxing. I didn't have any extraordinary plans for the summer since I wasn't leaving Vancouver, but I spent the summer in the city itself during the hot and humid climate. I usually didn't have any fixed routines throughout my summer, so I spent most of my days sleeping away and staying up all night until sunrise, binging through shows on Netflix with my best friend on FaceTime, spending quality time with my family, enjoying backyard barbecues and camping.

Out of all the vast variety of sports there are, baseball is the most challenging and difficult sport to play. No other sport compares to the degree of difficulty that you have to deal with, like you do in playing the game of baseball. There are so many different elements that make this game the most difficult. Three major elements stick out in my mind as to why this wonderful sport is the toughest of all. The three main factors in my mind are the increased physical and hand eye coordination component, the mental aspect of this game, and the human interdependence between umpires, which are a vital part in every play.

From coach: “I would describe you as a real team player - someone who can be counted on to always do her best, keep her commitments, and to rise to the occasion when needed. You lead by example with your teammates, and continuously show that it is never too late to try something new, work hard at it, and have success. You do this all with care for those around you and passion for being your best self. I know for a fact that you inspire those around you with these qualities. I hope you agree with this assessment and know how glad we are to have you as part of the Burnaby Bears community. “

Curiosity, undoubtedly, is one of the universal characteristics of a child. The innate desire to explore and understand comes just as naturally as eating and sleeping. For example, I was eager to discover how my mother was able to play such enchanting melodies on the piano. While she methodically pressed each key, I observed as the corresponding hammer struck a set of strings to produce a pleasant sound. My curiosity and the love of music sparked my desire to learn the piano; thus, leading me to learn and ceaselessly play for the past 12 years.

Passion; an intense desire or enthusiasm for something. The latin origin of the word ‘pati’, meaning to suffer. For me running is my passion in every sense of the word.

To adequately explain my immense love of the arts and social sciences, I must first recount my experiences of art and how that experience shaped me to become, and I quote my mother, the “artsy fartsy” person I am today. Like any child, when I was in elementary school, I changed what career path I wanted to pursue frequently. In kindergarten, after watching Bob Ross paint in an afterschool infomercial that a teacher showed (and being so enthralled with it, I nearly cried), I decided I wanted to be an artist. A traveling art merchant who lived in Paris because to me, France was the epicenter of artistic innovation. My mother encouraged me to follow my heart, and I did. I'd won several local art competitions by the time I was ten and life was good. Sadly, by the time I was in third grade, my romanticized view of art had changed drastically. I was disenchanted with the art scene in my town, and I told my mother that I wanted nothing to do with crayons, let alone a full-blown art career. Not surprisingly, I quickly latched on to another hobby, singing. My passion for singing, at the time, was so pure and my talents were limitless. My friends and family told me it was a natural gift, and that I was given a vocal range that rivaled even the best in the business, and I believed them. They fueled my desire to train my voice, to join every local choir I could, and to eventually even travel as far as Los Angeles to showcase my talents. But, I slowly became disenchanted with singing

It’s a brisk fall morning, as I walk down the hill to the athletic center. The sun is just beginning to rise and there is dew on the cut grass. I am heading to a meeting with my coach, letting him know that I will be done playing collegiate baseball, my first love.

My love for baseball started a long time ago when I was still a little kid, I Must have been six or seven years old. I could not have been younger than this, although I can vividly remember the experience as if it was yesterday. It was actually the very first time that my dad volunteered to take me to a real baseball game, he must have seen my love for baseball due to the fact that I loved playing catch when I was a young boy. From this observation he must have seen a future baseball player. He was also a baseball player, so baseball was not actually new to the family. I had the thought that I might have been a basketball star, however i enjoyed baseball too much and was much to short to be much good at basketball.

After years of learning, playing, and watching baseball I’ve come to the conclusion that it is the perfect sport. I have been obsessing over the sport since I was six and it has been my air for nine years. There are many reasons why I love the sport; it is challenging, so you can always become a better ball player. Baseball also is a game of strategy, that makes you debate whether or not to bunt, steal, or hit a sacrifice fly ball. America’s pastime is a very entertaining sport that leaves all spectators on the edge of their seat’s. Baseball is by far my favorite sport and is the perfect sport.

Softball has been my passion for as long as long as I can remember. I started playing in first grade and joined a club team in forth grade. The sport has established numerous friendships that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Softball has taught me anythings. From sportsmanship to leadership skill, I now have many skills that will benefit me in the future. I will always be grateful for the sport because I have witnessed so many experiences that I probably would not have if I did not play the

Although life is overbooked and filled with stressors, I can relax and enjoy playing soccer. Wearing the colors and badge of the team I’m on is something I hold with pride, and I work to play well while representing my team. At the same time, I train and work hard to excel and reach higher levels of competitive soccer. Even with the constant ups and downs and quiet car-rides when we lose, my passion for the game still tends to bring me back to the game and take my mind off of all my cares. Many a time I would sit and want to quit, but all the adversity and strong work ethic shapes who I am today. Through all my experiences, soccer is one of my favorite things to do and a passion I fully enjoy. Playing in the high-intensity travel and school games, plus coaching of my little brother’s team all are activities I love.

Baseball. The sport that if you never played or found interest in you'll never love. Baseball is one of the hardest sports to play because you have to learn to not play for yourself but for the guys who are on the field with you. It's a individual sport played as a team meaning your contribution matters. Baseball is the one thing that has changed my perspective on life.

I have a passion for playing field hockey. I started playing the sport when I was nine years old. I decided on field hockey because my older sister played. When I played on the defensive line, I loved every minute of it. My favorite moments were when I had to play at the end of field as the makeshift goalie. The following year I volunteered to be my team’s goalie. From that point on, I have never stopped being the goalie. I am now the goalie of the Maryland 1A 2014 State Championship team.

The sport of football is viewed by many as the most exciting and greatest sporting event of all. Although they're many other sports that are also entertaining, football is in my eyes is the best. Why is football my favorite sport? The coaches can inspire others to achieve greatness, you'll get the best fitness without ever buying a gym membership, and the discipline you will earn will help you throughout life. If it wasn't for my coach believing in me I would not have known the talent I have nor would I like football.

My passion is about soccer and how there are kids that can’t play this amazing sport due to financial costs. The equipment needed for this sport can be on the costly side, just for a soccer ball can be $20 and shin guards can be $15 and for a pair of cleats is $50 to like $250. For buying all of this could cost people next to $200 on the cheap side. My passion for soccer and this organization came by when I had a neighbor who couldn't afford all the stuff needed to play the sport and he was really good. So I always wondered if goodwill is really the only store to have used stuff for a good price but they never really have soccer stuff. Then I found this place that will take used soccer equipment and put it at very low prices for people that