I’m pretty tall for a Chinese guy, right? I think I am taller than the average Chinese person. But I still want to be taller. I’m a volleyball player; a short one! I can’t compete against everybody else with such a height disadvantage. Everybody is usually at least 6’3” and I’m stuck all the way down here at 5’11.5”. If I was taller, then my spikes would be stronger because I would be able to get on top of the ball more. But it’s okay. A height disadvantage isn’t going to stop me from playing volleyball. I still play it and I love the sport. Sometimes I really wish that I could jump higher to make up for the height disadvantage. I know one way to actually achieve a higher vertical jump is to work out but that’s a huge flaw about me. I’m too lazy to go work out. I know, I should go workout if I really want that higher vertical jump. It’s funny because my so-called “motto” is “just do it.” Yes, I know it is Nike’s motto, but I actually like this motto a lot. When there is something you want to achieve or a job that you have to do, do it. It’s ironic how that motto is my motto but yet I am not “doing” what I want to do in order to achieve what I want.
But as of now that is not what I am truly afraid of. Did you guys check your grades for your sociology and pre-calculus exams? I did. I wasn’t too happy with my pre-calculus exam grade. I think most of us aren’t too happy with that. If you haven’t figured out yet, yes I am scared of receiving bad grades and failing classes. Some of you are probably thinking: “wow what an Asian.” Well, I’ll admit, it’s true. Another major fear that I have is being in another car accident. I’ve only been in one serious one where a guy ran a stop sign and hit our car. That was pretty bad. Even though it’s only been one, I’ve been very aware of my surroundings when I’m in a car ever since. It has been 7 years since the car accident and I’ve been gradually getting better at relieving my fear. I sometimes wish I wouldn’t worry so much about small things. But oh well, its life. I’ll get over it sooner or later. In fact, I rarely check my surroundings now when I’m in the car. I guess maybe I already have gotten over it. It sure was a huge fear though.
