But I decided to dig deep and come up with some things that some folks may not know about me. I do this every-so-often, and figured I was due. Some of these things are quite embarrassing--but alas...
- In 2nd grade, I wanted to be a preacher when I grew up.
- I'd had a long day at school and basketball practice the day before my grandfather died--so I told my mom I'd pass on visiting him in the hospital. Doctors assured us his condition wasn't serious, and he'd be fine. No worries, I figured--I'd see him in a few days. He passed away in the middle of the night. My decision that day still bothers me sometimes.
- My first kiss was approximately 6 weeks before my 18th birthday.
- I would marry (______) today, if she let me.
- I had this High School classmate--real cool chica. I've said occasionally for years (almost always to myself) that I definitely wouldn't mind marrying a girl exactly like her someday. I can't think of anyone who knows (guessing aside) who I'm referring to.
- If I don't have a kid before December 19, 2014--I will consider myself a major disappointment.
- The first episode of SportsCenter I ever recall watching was on November 7, 1991. It remains the most memorable thing I've ever seen on ESPN. I couldn't actually find an ESPN clip--they appear to be stingy with their rights--but here's one from CNN. It's 9:56 long, but you'll get the idea very shortly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSfy4AhDDnw
- I did not go to my High School graduation. People insisted I'd regret it, but truth be told, I often even forget that I didn't go. My college graduation was much more important to me. I went to that one--almost entirely for my mom.
- I absolutely love Pretty Prairie, KS. There, I said it.
- I love to sing. Almost exclusively in my car. Primarily along with various country songs, but not that part's not exclusive. I'm convinced I'm pretty okay at it, too.
- I was 100% comfortable with my weight until 2005. My college basketball coach (Jones, not Trimmell--Trimmell was too busy being a good person, and winning games to ever demean his players) made several comments about it. Even resorted to cheap name-calling. To this day, I am self-conscious about my weight because of that man. I think about it at least a dozen times a day.
- I have never been in a relationship with anyone on Facebook. I've also never had a girlfriend in the summertime. Or the fall, now that I think about it. More specifically, never between June-October. Whoa...
One last one that I'm borrowing from a flick (gee, guess which one), but I always liked it, and it holds true for me, too...
- "I could be fun, if you want. I could be pensive, uhh...smart, superstitious, brave? And I, uhh--I can be light on my feet. I could be whatever you want. You just tell me what you want, and I'm gonna be that for you."
"You're dumb."
- "I could be that."
Do the right thing,
Derrick
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ReplyDeletelove it!
ReplyDeleteAlways a good read!
ReplyDeleteQuick point... easier said than done, but don't let someone else make you self-conscious about your body. Can you do with it what you want? Does it allow you to do the things you love? Then you're blessed. Screw the coach who resorted to petty name-calling to get your attention on the court. It was his shallow way of trying to get you down to his level. You are a very attractive guy, and you're in shape & athletic & you even have the personality to boot. Any girl would be lucky to have you. Honest to God.
Question - why December of 2014? And why the exact date of December 19?
Last thing... you would quote The Notebook ;)
Love ya, 'mate.
Heya, Brit! Thanks so much; you're too kind to me! I've already answered your question via text, but figured I'd reply to your comment now that I'm finally at my laptop. :)
ReplyDeleteI know you're right, but I can't help that it hit me hard, y'know?! :p lol
Yeah, yeah--I'm a dude, and I like The Notebook. Big whoop, wanna fight about it? ;) haha...love ya right back, holmes!
i made that exact same decision with my grandpa when i was 10 years old. at 23, I sadly made the same one with my grandmother, but for a much different reason. at 10 my grandpa lived right across the street. at 23, i could make it back from Texas in time.
ReplyDeletei regret it too.
Jamie friend! Sorry just now getting to this...but yeah, it was a tough thing to deal with at the time. It was kind of a freak thing, and he was supposed to be all right. But it didn't pan out. God teaches us lessons in all kinds of ways, I guess! Live and learn. :)
ReplyDeletePS--it's been way too long. We used to be homies! Lol.