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Off Of The Training Wheels!
After falling many times, I remember the very first time I rode a bike without taining wheels. The feeling was amazing. Although, I wasn't able to travel in a straight line, the short ride was a breakthrough for me. I could accomplish anything as long as I didn't quit. I'll always remember this as an accomplishment in my life. I will remember this always -
Dad's Gift
I remember my dad being gone a lot while I was young. He was in the Navy, so he was often called out for deployment for several months out of the year. He traveled to many places like Crete Midway, and Spain. Many years he was gone more months than he was home. One year, he sent these clay figures to us while he was in Spain. These figures remind me of the times he was away. When he was gone, I had to be the man of the house. Him being gone made me grow up quickly. -
Bike Parts
I remember the first time I built a bike with my dad. It was a bike one of my cousins was throwing away. It was a Schwinn lowrider bike. All my life, I grew up with my dad and grandfather building bikes out of scrap parts. This was the first time I ever built one of my own. Now, I truly feel that this is a big hobby in my life. I like creating things out of someone else's trash. It kind of lets me prove to someone that, Hey, I did something better with this that you could. -
Disc Sports
So, I've never been really good at any traditional sports. I mean, I've always been pretty athletic. I'm not a push over on the court or field. Once, I picked up a disc, though, I knew I'd be hoooked. I've learned that conventional is not right for me. I have to be different. Playing Disc golf and ultimate has brought many important people into my life -
My Wedding
Huge deal! this event changed my life for the rest of my life. No longer am I one person, but two. Everything I do from now on if going to have an affect on someone else. It's amazing to think about how far people can come in their lives. It felt just like yesterday I was taking off my training wheels. Someday, I'll be putting them on for someone else.
