Things I missed out on as a kid...

So I just finished having some of the most legitimate fun I have had in a long time. I was asked to play in a game of capture the flag over in the Circle Park here at UT. It was a program that another one of the RA's had going and he opened it to any who wanted to join in. I have plenty of stuff I could be doing, but part of me wanted to just go and have fun with a bunch of people and get to act like kids again. And that's when it hit me. I rarely did these kinds of things as a kid. Yeah I had my random days here and there where I'd something that required a great deal of movement, but for the most part I steered away from that. I don't know if thats because I wasn't very athletic and eventually overweight, or if it was something else. Whatever the reason, I hate it. But, atleast I now know what I missed out on, and will do all that I can to enjoy the time I have ahead of me. I know that I won't ever be the best on the team in a sport, but how many people can honestly say they are? I've finally come to realize that it really just came down to being there with your friends and having a blast, coming in sweaty and tired, but with a feeling of calm (and success if you won, which we ended in a tie :) ) and contentedness about yourself. It also showed me that no matter the obstacle, you have to do your best to achieve. Even if you don't get exactly what you want, you can't say you didn't give your all. I guess I'm saying that although I missed out on a lot, I'm glad that I am who I am now, and I plan to enjoy my life as often as possible.