Volleyball Monologue
The calendar on my desk is outrageously full. No, I don’t religiously watch “Game of Thrones” with every Sunday marked like some sort of federal holiday, nor am I a Cardinals baseball super-fan, faithfully attending every game. My calendar’s overtaken by the numerous clubs and activities I’m a part of, each with a lesson to teach.
I started volleyball at eight-years-old and can’t imagine my life without it. Volleyball has taught me to always be passionate about what I’m doing; if I’m willing to launch myself across a court onto an incredibly hard floor just so a volleyball won’t do the same, I have to be pretty passionate. I take the passion that I have for volleyball and apply it to my everyday life through diligently completing my homework …show more content…
Being with my “buddy,” Gwen, week-after-week has opened my eyes to persisting emotional scars; the compassion it’s grown in me is remarkable. Gwen’s a beautiful little girl with a big heart and lots of love to give. I’m glad I get to play such a defining role in her life.
At the end of junior year, the construction of props for prom was initially chaotic; people were unsure of where to go, confused as to which props to build, or uncertain of the pieces that go together. It all came down to one thing: we lacked communication. Once we expressed our concerns and suggested solutions, the construction continued smoothly. It became obvious that clear and effective communication between group members is imperative in ensuring that projects go as planned.
The summer before senior year I spent cleaning poop covered dog kennels, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. National Honor Society members complete community service, and I chose to volunteer at Belleville Area Humane Society. My time there has introduced me to amazing people with an abundance of love for animals and humans alike, and they’ve taught me that a strong work ethic is deeply important; whatever I set my mind to, even if it’s cleaning an infinite number of litter boxes, I should do it to the best of my
I started volleyball at eight-years-old and can’t imagine my life without it. Volleyball has taught me to always be passionate about what I’m doing; if I’m willing to launch myself across a court onto an incredibly hard floor just so a volleyball won’t do the same, I have to be pretty passionate. I take the passion that I have for volleyball and apply it to my everyday life through diligently completing my homework …show more content…
Being with my “buddy,” Gwen, week-after-week has opened my eyes to persisting emotional scars; the compassion it’s grown in me is remarkable. Gwen’s a beautiful little girl with a big heart and lots of love to give. I’m glad I get to play such a defining role in her life.
At the end of junior year, the construction of props for prom was initially chaotic; people were unsure of where to go, confused as to which props to build, or uncertain of the pieces that go together. It all came down to one thing: we lacked communication. Once we expressed our concerns and suggested solutions, the construction continued smoothly. It became obvious that clear and effective communication between group members is imperative in ensuring that projects go as planned.
The summer before senior year I spent cleaning poop covered dog kennels, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. National Honor Society members complete community service, and I chose to volunteer at Belleville Area Humane Society. My time there has introduced me to amazing people with an abundance of love for animals and humans alike, and they’ve taught me that a strong work ethic is deeply important; whatever I set my mind to, even if it’s cleaning an infinite number of litter boxes, I should do it to the best of my