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As I listened to the news this last week and heard about the tragedy that happened when the man went into the school and killed children and teachers, I was really bothered. Every time I think about it I just feel sick. I want to write about it but I really don't know what to say. I feel lots of emotion one minute I am mad at the man for what he did then the next I feel sorry for him and his family cause I know they are hurting too. I feel sorry for the families that lost someone and I am amazed that some of them are already saying they forgive the man for what he did. I guess that shouldn't really amaze me because history is full of stories of people doing great things when they face some horrible tragedies. Christmas always makes me feel closer to family but this year I feel a sort of love towards people I don't even know.  I am thankful for the good people out there that deal with a tragedy in such a good way and try to make this world a better place.

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The hardest thing about writing is finding something to write about. Writing is a skill that you can develop but sometimes it is hard when you have no passion on what you're writing about. In athletics you may have passion for the game but you have to go to practice which most of the time sucks. Paychecks are nice but the work can seem pointless or lame. So here I am just going through the motions because I know that it has to be done but the expression just isn't there. I sat here for a while trying to think of something but I guess it's just one of those days. I wish I could come up with something that I really want to write about but on the days I just can't think of anything there is no joy there is no fun it's just work. Hopefully I can get this post done so I can get a good grade and maybe next week I will have something to write about.

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This last weekend I had the opportunity to go to Valley for a basketball tournament. At the end they gave out awards to some of the players. I received one of the awards which was cool and all but once I thought about it basketball is a team sport and without your team you can't do anything. The team is what makes things possible, even though I was excited that I got this award and that I was recognized there were many other who could and should get some of the credit. It helped me realize that I wouldn't be anywhere in life without people helping me on my way.  Without my family helping me and supporting me in the activities I am involved in, without the teachers and coaches that teach me and without friends and teammates there would be no awards. So thanks to all who play a part in others lives so they can have success.  Thanks for those that could and should have part of the credit. I hope that I can always remember throughout my life to recognize and appreciate the many people who had helped me in my successes and could and should get credit. Thank you, thank you, and thank you.