Don’t you HATE when…

Okay, this might be common for some of you – but do you not HATE it when you realize that nobody seems to fit the ‘right’ standards? (I’m not going to lower my own standards just because nobody around me wants what I want) I honestly can’t seem to understand what it is that I’m doing wrong or if that I’m destined to be a dog person. Anyway, this is just a rant.

- R

Proud to be Brave – A story we should all be proud of

Jeremy is a 17 year-old athlete (more notably as a football player) who recently was fed up with the close-mindedness attitude of the kids and parents alike in a small, rural town in the South. He recently came out – showing the community that he, too is one of a kind and part of a movement towards tolerance and equality. My heart goes out to Jeremy and all of his friends who have stuck by him. Proud of you Jer.

Credit to Jeremy for his bravery and Credit to Jimbo @ Outsports for linking me to his actual story.

You can find the full story below -

http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2012/02/14/gay-high-school-football-player-finds-acceptance-amid-homophobia-in-rural-america/

 

- Robert

This is what’s up

Nothing has really happened since I last posted (which was some time ago.) Well, the soccer season started. I guess that is something. We’ve practiced for a week and we start playing in a few days. We always start the season with a tournament. This year we are playing two of our three hardest games in the tournament. That should be interesting. We have two crazy games to start off the season and another crazy game to end the season. It’s like a crazy sandwich.

-Ben

Finale

Today marks the last day of conditioning for my senior soccer season. Let me catch you up on last year though:

We went 15-2-1 and lost in the State Semi’s in a disappointing 2 to 1 loss. It was supposed to be the year we won, however it is what it is.

I dedicate this season to all my teammates and look forward to keeping you guys updated in the process. This also marks the day I have come to the decision that I will be releasing an article, during the post season, about everything. I am going to let the whole world know who I am, what I want to do, what I want to change, and that I am proud of who I am. I have nothing but the highest expectations for my play and being honest to everyone is part of those expectations.

I look forward to linking you guys to it when it’s final! Until then, stay tuned -

 

- Robert

 

Pulled muscle to start off the soccer season

I think I pulled my adductor magnus. I’ve got no idea what that is exactly, but it’s something in my groin. Upon googling it I saw, “It is aggravated by running and quick movements… including moving side to side and kicking a ball.” Damn.

On a slightly nicer note, soccer try outs have begun and that means no more conditioning. Woo! Try outs have actually been going on for a week, so let me fill you in. Last Monday was my favorite day because I barely did anything. Due to bad weather, we had try outs inside… in the hallway. We did push ups, sit ups, jumps, and broad jump. We were all split up into four groups and did one station at a time. I was given a clipboard and I took down times/push up count/etc for one group. I felt pretty cool. I got to yell at some freshmen.

It’s Not a Big Deal

Life is ever-changing – meaning you may never actually know yourself until you truly accept what you may or may not be. To me, this means that I have to accept that I could be gay, bisexual, or even straight. These past few months have been a whirlwind of emotions. From learning that I had feelings for one person and then those feelings suddenly flipped on me and now I have a huge crush on the girl in my statistics class. From meeting a guy and having a good first date to the first kiss that  just didn’t feel right at all.

I never blushed so much in my life when my crush found out my plans to ask her to prom – isn’t that what you’re supposed to feel when you like somebody? Real emotions.

My point is that even if you have NO clue what you are in this world, you really don’t need to worry. Do whatever comes naturally.

We are not defined by how hard we fall, so dust yourself off and stand tall – Take a shot – Shake up the world – They have to take you as you are – and not a single person can tell you ‘No’.

- Robert

Bad Intentions (An Orginal Poem)

I’m broken from the inside out -
From the lies straight out of your mouth.
They spread like a wildfire -
A blaze with a bitter end… Don’t pretend.
Maybe it’s for the better – Nothing lasts forever.