Who Is This?
The man I'm standing next to is none other than the legendary tennis icon Pete Sampras.
Hate It Or Love It?
Don't you love when a spontaneous experience makes your day?
So here's the story: I'm walking back from my last class of the day on Thursday and I'm tired. I see my friend, Lily, and she's like, "Bryan! Guess who I just saw??? Pete Sampras! He's playing tennis on the courts across the street!" I ask if he's still there and she says probably, but that it's a private practice and the most you can do is watch. I'm already behind on a lot of work but I decide to head over anyways. Right as I get there, he's packing up his stuff so I run onto the court and meet him.
I think I tend to get through my day by going through the motions. I don't usually pay attention to the little (or big) things that make each day unique. But maybe I should. I think people can be much happier if they break out of their daily routines. Too often do people contemplate doing something out of their comfort zone but shrug it off later. Take a risk and do something to make your day unique. If there's an opportunity, make the most of it. I'd be less disappointed if I tried something and failed than if I didn't try at all.
I'll leave you with a new phrase, made popular by Dead Poets Society and Kobe Bryant: Carpe Diem. Seize the day.
And lastly, I have a challenge for you. Post a story about an recent experience where you took a risk and it made your day. Big or small, I don't care, let's hear 'em.
