Sunday, October 19, 2014
Whatever it takes
I've said it before that Olivia can be a brat sometimes, especially when she wants something. She will only ask once before she goes full rampage mode. Olivia throws herself on the floor and cries as if somebody is killing her. (Field notes 10/17) This little girl will cry, scream and even growl to get what she wants. She is seriously acting like her life is over if she doesn't get a chip. (Field notes 10/18) I admire Olivia's efforts though. She will beg for chips like she'll never have another chance to taste them again, she'll cry for her mommy like she won't ever see her again and she'll make sure that you know not to touch her blanket. Olivia acts like she can't live without these things. She wants them so so bad that she'll do whatever it takes to get them. As I watch her I think about how close wrestling season is and how excited I am to be on the mat again. I've always told myself that I would do whatever it takes to win. Now, obviously crying and screaming wouldn't help me win, but if like Olivia I act like its life or death then maybe I'll have more success. If I really want success then I have to do what's necessary. Keep my grades up, stay out of trouble and leave it all out on the mat. To me that doesn't seem hard because I am doing what it takes to be great. I love this sport and I will treat it like so. Honestly, I think Olivia teaches me more than I teach her sometimes. Watching Olivia makes me realize that if I love something then I should strive for it. I shouldn't let anyone deny me. I should scream and kick and fight for it. She wants junk food and I want to win, but we both have the same attitude. We are going to get what we want no matter what. We all have a passion or something we can't live without and we should all cherish it. We should all cry and beg, kick and scream, throw ourselves on the floor and whatever it takes to get it.
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Your blog is so cute! Us teenagers can learn a lot from little kids because I feel like they have to do all of that to get what they want. Us teens stress ourselves out over the littlest things when little kids actaully KNOW what to do to get what they want.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly how my niece acts when she doesn't get what she wants. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your blogs because this one is really nice!
ReplyDeleteI like how you connect your niece's efforts on getting what she wants to your efforts on wanting to win. I especially like how you're able to tie your message to everyone else, how everyone should not give up until they get what they want.
ReplyDeleteI admire how you get a life lesson out of your observations. The connection you made to your passion for wrestling is very clever.
ReplyDeleteThis blog is so adorable & so is your niece (:
ReplyDeleteI specially like the sentence "Honestly, I think Olivia teaches me more than I teach her sometimes. " Can't wait to read more about Olivia (: