What during my second year as a Freshman

I learned about the bigger things in life. I found that, I shouldnt really worry about my life because Jesus says he will take care of it and he always does.  I learned how to lead. I learned that you dont need to portray a bad person for people to like you. You can simply be your self. I learned that I have to not be in fear of anything I do but instead have confidence in my self. I think one thing that I didnt do well was always give my best effort. I am sure that if I wanted too I could be on the honor roll but I didnt seem to care enough to do so. I really improved on bible knowledge and how it applies to my life and others. I have confidence that if I work at anything hard enough at anything I will achieve anything.

My favorite quote this year came from a friend of mine. His name is Steve Thomas. He is 6'8 and plays as a import in many countries. I met him right before a RP Team practice. He is one of the nicest guys I know. In fact, i went to one of his games and he gave me a ride home after. It was awesome.

Steve just so happens to be a Christian. He is a great guy. On our way home from his game we were talking about basketball. He shared with me a great quote that has grown on me.

Steve Thomas says, "Hard work always beats talent because talent doesnt work hard."

I have never been the most athletic on the basketball court and never had a edge. All of the kids in the states are all more talented than me but the reason i was better is because I worked hard. To this day, at RP practice there a lot of guys more talented than me but I always work the hardest. That quote encouraged me so much because its so true to me. I have always had to work harder to be the best. Im still not the best but I know that if I work hard enough, I will be the best.

Bullying

            Bullying is a problem in every part of the world. There have been so many reports world wide about kids killing themselves because of bullies. I my self have never really been bullied because I never let it happen. I was smart enough to figure out that the moment a person tries to "punk" you, you have to fight back and not let it happen. What bullies do is they figure out who is weak, then they try hurt them physically or mentally.

          Numerous times I have seen lives destroyed or changed for the worst because of bullies.  On every basketball team I have been on, there has always been the guy that gets picked or gets beat up. Why you ask? Well, they let it happen. I have noticed that 50% of bullied people always bring it upon themselves to get bullied. They always try to draw attention to themselves and/or make dumb or uneducated comments at the wrong time. Then there is another 25% that let themselves get bullied because they want the attention. Lastly, there is the 25% who get bullied out of bad luck.

          Children, please  dont alow your selves to get bullied. Once you notice someone trying to hurt you in any way, you need to stop it. Its for your own good.