Empowered

I played in a women's over 35 soccer tournament this past weekend and my team won first place! I'd like to post a photo, but I haven't been able to access one just yet. We played 4 games over 3 days, tied one game, won 3 and had 2 shut outs! It was really amazing. I didn't play indoor this year but I thought the tournament would be a great way to see if I liked it and also to see if my foot was ready for soccer in general. It is!


I can't believe that I was able to play all four games, I wasn't sure that I had it in me. I am so glad I did it. Doing stuff like that reminds me that I am capable of even more than I think, and I have to remember to push myself and just do things. I love to try new things, and this last year seems to be all about trying things that challenge my body. Soccer, rock climbing, running, obstacle courses up in the trees - see the pattern? Every time I do something that challenges my physical ability, I surprise myself, and find myself wanting to do more.


I cannot believe that I never did these things before, like when I was younger and more able bodied. I can't believe that I took my body for granted and let it laze about. All I can think of is the time I wasted not doing anything. Like this weekend, I had a goal scoring opportunity in one game and I didn't take it. All I could think about that night was why didn't I just shoot? So the very next game, I took the shot. I missed, I also got ran over and fell down, but at least I took the shot and didn't have that nagging at me. The worst thing that could have happened, did happen, but I was still glad that I tried.


I keep looking for new things to do and I can't wait to try everything. I still want to rock climb more, and I haven't done the rope at the pool in ages - I have to do that just to make sure that I still can! I am capable of so much and it feels great to realize it! It makes me feel strong, in control and so very powerful!