Welcome back to my Blog. In this blog post i will be adding on from my third blog post but adding more dialog and symbolic detail. Just like in Hills like white Elephants where used different symbolic details through there story not giving away the meaning of the story. Just like in my story i talked about my struggles with deciding on if i should stick with running track but referring to my box of trophy's i finally look at the box again and feel like it may be a signal telling me if i should stop or not.
It was a Saturday and the sun was out and they day was just beginning but i still had alot on my mind. I've been thinking about quitting track for a while now. Its starting to feel like just too much for me i don't know if i can keep up with running anymore i tell my dad. Jada just stick through through it you love this sport. I remember when you were a little girl how excited you were when you started track my dad says. As i look the other way my eyes connects with all of my trophy's from my years of funning and i couldn't help but to think about those times and it made my decision even harder and my mind even more confused. when i look at my trophy i feel a sense of sadness as why i'm having mixed emotions about running and thinking about the outcome of what my father will think. Is he going to think i'm a quitter or be disappointed in me because he loved the sport and saw that it was no longer my love anymore. What are you thinking about my father says, As he see's my mind racing at 1000 miles. I don't want to disappoint you. Thats my biggest problem with deciding with what i want to do. I feel like the coach isn't positive for me and she's causing me to just not want to go to practices i don't wake up anymore and feel excited to go to practice i hate it. I quickly try to wipe the tears from running down my face as i try to speak again. And not to mention my grades are becoming worse i cant focus. After practice i come home eat and go right to sleep i feel physically and emotionally drained when it comes to this sport and i don't want to feel like this any more. As i'm talking my eyes keep directing me to look at my trophy's and i have no clue why. I didd't know you felt that way jada i'm sorry. I know you will get through this you just need to decide what is right for you and at the end of your day i will always be there by your side forever. I never want you to feel like your doing something because your trying to make me happy i want you to do something because your happy with it. At the end of the day i love you for you and nothing else. As i'm listening to my dad say these words i notice something draws me to look back over at my trophy's and i notice this one trophy that draws me to it it read NORTHEAST INDOOR CLASSIC 1st place 2010 200 meter dash but i noticed that the lady running at the top wasn't on there anymore and i think i finally made my decision and i can be okay with it.
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9/23/2019 06:47:47 pm
I can relate to this story because I had the same feeling with basketball. I went from loving being there and wanting to get better to hating being there and just lost love for the game for a good period of time. Was there any outside forces that didn't have to do with track making you feel this way?
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9/23/2019 07:11:18 pm
I loved your story and I think many people have this feeling of not wanting to disappoint our parents or others, Instead of taking our own feelings and desire into consideration. I loved how your story ended and the symbolism with the trophy and picture all tied in.
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Tai Mai
9/24/2019 06:00:12 am
I like the symbolic message you're trying to tell us in this emotional scene with the trophies reminding you of the days when you first loved the activities, but as you said, as time changes so will your feelings. Change is a part of our lives and it can be a good thing or a bad thing, exciting thing or a scary thing. The most important thing is that you're comfortable with the decision you made for your life because it's your own life to control, nobody else.
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Madison Lidstone
9/24/2019 06:28:20 am
Thank you for sharing your story with track! im glad your dad inspired you to continue doing what youre good at, as well as seeing motivation in your trophies to continue! I wish i couldve sticked with a sport!
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Sabatino
9/24/2019 06:44:59 am
I am digging this digital dialogue. The comments here provide a tangible audience for the work. I agree that the trophy provides a powerful symbolic object. I wonder how the meaning of the text might change if story opened with this image?
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Shanell Dodd
9/25/2019 03:07:32 pm
I love the way your symbol ties in with your story. I love the fact that you have a mind of your own and that after you saw the missing lady from the trophy you were able to make an immediate decision.
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Bedouens Philistin
9/25/2019 05:03:51 pm
Jada, great story telling. You had me invested right from the beginning with the relatability. I want to read more stories of yours. I can't wait:) Oh and I was the second fastest in my entire school. If you're ever gamed, let's race!
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