"Sometimes I wonder about my life. I lead a small life. Well, not small, but valuable. And sometimes I wonder, do I do it because I like it, or because I haven't been brave?"
For so many years, this movie quote has been my mantra. Am I truly enjoying my life or am I playing it safe? In the last few months, I have found the inner strength to ditch these lines and come to the conclusion that I am, in fact, right where I should be doing exactly what I was meant to do. Yes, I lead a small life. Everything I do happens in the little town where I grew up. Besides teaching 1st grade and coaching 7th grade volleyball this fall, I've added a kickboxing class, coaching long/high jump at the high school level, coaching a 5th-6th club volleyball team, new friends, bizarre encounters...and contentment. Sure it's not all "rainbows and butterflies"...I've dealt with my fair share of situations (and people) that I would just as soon not face again as long as I live. But life is 10% WHAT you deal with and 90% HOW you deal with it. I refuse to let the crap of life get in my way. As my good friend Matt Wertz says, "Happy times are here again."
