It was the day of the big game. The hundreds of grueling volleyball practices were finally going to pay off. After winning regionals, we were on our way to the state semifinals, just like last year. Our impending victory was palpable; after all, we were ranked number one in the state. Walking into the Siegal Center at the Virginia Commonwealth University, we stood in awe of the blinding white lights and felt intimidated by the colossal gym. As my teammates’...

“Mom, don’t you understand? I just want the ball. That’s it. Is that too much to ask?” Apparently, this was my frustration as a 15-month old baby. But all she heard was “Bah, bah.” She simply could not comprehend my simple desire. According to my mom, I was completely exasperated. As I glared at her in frustration, I finally screamed “PELOTA!” Thank the Lord! She finally understood my command, and retrieved the ball for me. Although our first...

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