Because my life in Australia has been uneventful over the past two weeks, I would like to recognize one of my very good friends for his outstanding achievements.
A new ESPN website launched this week, Grantland.com, which will feature one of my oldest friends, Robert Mays, as a writer. This is an incredible opportunity for Robert to display his unique writing talents and insights, and I would encourage everyone to visit Grantland.com when they have the time, just be sure to visit his columns frequently so that he can get a pay raise soon.
Robert chose to pursue his dreams of being a sports columnist because he idolized Bill Simmons, a popular ESPN columnist, who is now his boss. I know that Robert has worked incredibly hard to achieve his dreams, although being paid to attend sporting events hardly seems like difficult work. His strength of will and exceptional talent as a writer helped him to accomplish his goals much quicker than I think even he would have though possible. Because of his successes I am reminded of the rewards you receive for putting in the extra work that is necessary to accomplish your goals, his successes give me hope that I will soon be achieving my dreams in becoming a professional soccer player in a top division.
I would also like to say happy birthday/ happy father’s day to my dad. His presence in my life is another constant reminder that hard work and dedication are important traits if you hope to be successful and happy with your life. Now, if only you would teach me how to grow a half decent moustache! I love you Dad!
Moving on to soccer, we have played in two matches since my last blog, winning both games. We won our big match against Rochedale 3-0, I hope everyone caught the highlights on the washingline.com.au, and we won our game last Saturday against Easts 2-0. I am very happy with keeping two straight clean sheets and looking forward to having our squad back to full strength this weekend as we match up against Easts again. I’m also itching to end my 2 match scoreless streak! This game will be taped so highlights should be available on thewashingline.com.au a day after the match.
In other soccer news, 5 guys from our team should be getting called in for trials with Gold Coast United in a fortnight, so hopefully that is the start of more opportunities for myself and a few of the other deserved players on Wolves.
