Daily Writing Prompt
** Started writing this back in November of 2023 – finishing it now…
I am only 22 and feel like life is challenging. It is full of tough decisions. I am about to graduate college, and the job search has started. So, if we could fast forward, choosing the right ‘big girl’ job for me will be the toughest decision (in the near future… pray for me).
*Me laughing at myself now that I am graduated and the job search is over!
The toughest decision I’ve ever had to make thus far was probably if I should have played soccer in college or not.
I played soccer my whole life, all year round, all kinds of teams. It was my life. I was captain of most of the teams I played for. I loved that soccer was my whole life.
My inspiration for playing was my dad. He coached me and was my biggest fan (still is LOL).
In high school, we even made school history by winning the WPIAL Championship. I was an all section player and a captain. Lots and lots of good stuff.
Going into college it was my dream to play further, just like my dad. However, soccer was my whole life. I rarely had time for anything else.
College is a major part of life due to the academics and social aspect. If I’m being honest, I just thought soccer would be my whole life. Everyone always told me, you have the best experiences in college, and I did not want to feel restricted or isolated.
*Now that I am graduated, I know that playing not playing soccer was the right choice. Even though I miss playing more than anything, I would have never been able to graduate early, and just basically be where I am now in life. I am forever grateful for the sport and the lessons that it taught me. It truly taught me a great deal of adversity, which I am facing more right now than ever. I truly think it is so encouraging to look back on things that felt so tough in the moment, and to realize you did what was best for you. Like I always say, everything happens for a reason.
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