Trying New Things

25 Trying New Things One day, I came home after school and threw my gym bag and volleyball down on the floor. I had tried out for the school volleyball team, and I didn't make it. I felt terrible. I didn't want to talk to anyone. I just lay on my bed. My mother tried to cheer me up, but nothing she did worked. Finally, my mother sent me to visit my uncle who lived around the corner. Off I went in my bad mood. I rang the bell. No answer. Then the door suddenly flew open. “ ARRRRGGHHH! ” a monster roared in my face! The mask came off, and Uncle Gerry said, “ Still in a bad mood?" I guess my mother had told my uncle about my disappointment in not making the volleyball team. He decided to give me a little surprise. I didn't want to admit it, but I felt better. Later on, over cookies and tea, he gave me some good advice. He said, “ Tommy, I'm proud of you for trying out for the volleyball team. You know what I do? Every year, I make a promise to myself to try one new thing-like a new sport, a new book or a new hobby. I even try to make a new friend each year. Trying new things helps you grow as a person. "

It sounded interesting. I decided to try his theory as I made my way home that day. I took a different route than my usual one. I was walking by a school when, out of the corner of my eye, I saw some kids playing baseball. I thought about what my uncle had said, so I approached the kids. It took some courage, but soon I was playing with them and having fun. From then on, I played with them every week. A year later, I became a player on our school baseball team. I was a pitcher. And I'm still having fun playing baseball with my friends every week. I'm a happy player. And I found this happiness because I tried something new.