Your session is about to expire. Please save any changes as soon as possible to avoid losing them.
Your session has expired. If you have unsaved work, select and copy it prior to logging in again or it will be lost.
All Campaigns
Causes
Entertainment
Fashion & Beauty
Lifestyles
Sports
------------------------
Windows Ambassador
------------------------
Upcoming
Completed
Winners
Account Info
Preferences
------------------------
Campaigns
Friends
Mail
Profile Comments
Profile Corner
Watchlist
------------------------
More...
   Audio
   Blogs
   Photo Albums
   Videos
------------------------
   Bricks
   Interests
   Layout Tools
   Profile Summary
People          
Photos          
Albums          
Videos          
Blogs          
What is Brickfish?
FAQs
Member Support
Report Abuse
Brickfish Log Inclose
 Member Log In
User Name: 
Password: 
(Case Sensitive)
 
    Forgot Password
 
 Not a Member?
Sign Up >>
Enjoy exclusive benefits of free membership today.
 
Blog Entry -  Submitted for:  Sports Changed My Life
View all blogs for this user
A Life Changing Sport
Added: 3/17/2008
Last Modified: 3/17/2008
Tags:
Ranking: 27
Score: 3962.84
!
Write a review.

Share This Entry
?
Post To Websites
Add a Sticker on Facebook
Post Link on Facebook
Post Link on Twitter
Email To Friends
Bookmark
flag for moderation
Please log in as a registered member to flag content.
Sponsored by:
Submitted by:

ShawtieSr08
For my whole life, people have made fun of me for being short.  I am almost eighteen years old, and I am only five feet tall.  When I was young, the short jokes were horrible.  Now, I am able to laugh and joke with my friends about my height, and I am comfortable with the way that I am.  The reason that I can do this, is because of basketball.

When I was in the seventh grade, I decided to try out for the school basketball team.  I was about four feet, seven inches tall, and I was a little white girl.  When I walked out onto the court for tryouts, heads definitely turned.  However, I gave it my all, and I tried as hard as I could to impress the coach.  On the last day of tryouts, the coach called out the people who had made the team, and I was not on the list.  The coach must have seen the disappointed look on my face, because he walked over, put his hand on my shoulder, and said, "Hey Carri, try out next year.  You know, after you grow a bit."

That is just what I did.  My eight grade year, I came back onto the court.  This year, I was a four foot, nine inch white girl.  I gave it my all once again, and this time, I made the team.  Take THAT coach!! :)

I have been on the basketball team at my school ever since then.  I have played varsity basketball for four years now.  I lettered in varsity basketball, and I have earned Academic All-District patches for each of these years.

Basketball has given me so much confidence, and has helped me to accept my appearance.  As my grandmother used to tell me, "Dynamite comes in small packages!"
  Posts: 9 Votes: 590 Views: 2,946 Reviews: 505
To view this content, JavaScript must be enabled, and you need the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player.  Download the free Macromedia Flash Player now!
Write a Review(Login if you are a member)
Please enter a review before clicking submit.
The review you are about to submit meets certain criteria consistent with reviews that our members have deemed unhelpful or irrelevant. Quality reviews typically are:

  • Relevant to the entry and/or campaign
  • More than a word or two long
  • More than just a plea for people to vote your entry

If you are asking people to vote for your entry, please do so by sending an email to friends or leave a profile comment (login required)

If you believe that your review is relevant and useful, click the Confirm button to post.

(You will be able to continue in 5 seconds.)  

Submit
Featured Reviews

VietShadow
3/17/2008 6:02 PM PT
(+22)
I know exactly how you feel about being short, in fact, I'm also 18 and am only about 5 feet tall. It's tough, but there are definite advantages to being short, like we'll never hit our heads on door frames ^_^ Here's my daily, plz support my campaigns too! ^_^
Reply

honuawa
3/24/2008 8:16 PM PT
(+21)
That's awesome! Power to the short people! I just turned 18 and my height has been 5ft since middle school. I've learned that being short is a good thing. You can fit in small places and avoid SCARY SCARY rides at the amusement parks that friends pressure you to go on (sometimes). Anyway, your blog is wonderful! Basketball is a fun sport and look at the success you have made. It's amazing! See, size matters sometimes, but effort and dedication matter the most! You have all of that!
Reply

ashleyspen guin
4/14/2008 9:35 AM PT
(+11)
You are so inspiring! Never give up and short people can do as much and more than tall people. No one should be judged by their apperance, you don't know what that person has in them to offer! Good things do come in small packages for sure!
Reply
Reviews
Order By Date
  |  
Order By Activity

dargoon59
5/9/2008 9:50 PM PT
(+1)
Your entry is on the top 10 list for Fab Friday!
Reply

emhjam
5/9/2008 8:43 PM PT
(0)
good luck of luck
Reply

niagaranow
5/9/2008 7:53 PM PT
(0)
good luckk:)
Reply

cashdawg
5/9/2008 4:31 PM PT
(+1)
Your entry is spectacular--love it! Have a super weekend!
Reply

soccerkidd 04
5/9/2008 3:23 PM PT
(0)
shorty:)
Reply

eyesonlyfo rdave
5/9/2008 1:56 PM PT
(0)
Good luck since today is the last day for your entry!!
Reply

mishhy95
5/9/2008 9:02 AM PT
(+1)
TGIF!!!!
Reply

bgodinez
5/9/2008 5:49 AM PT
(+1)
Stopping by to say farewell and good luck. :~)
Reply

Kuppy
5/9/2008 5:47 AM PT
(+4)
Your entry is just totally fantastic and enjoy your weekend because its Freaky Friday and anything goes!
Reply

Apple07
5/8/2008 11:01 PM PT
(+1)
GREAT ENTRY WELL DONE!
Reply

babycat121 6
5/8/2008 10:29 PM PT
(+1)
I'm so to say hello!
Reply

McKinnon
5/8/2008 10:03 PM PT
(+4)
You simply have the greatest entry! Cool!
Reply

ashleyspen guin
5/8/2008 9:37 PM PT
(+1)
Excellent!
Reply

driven873
5/8/2008 6:25 PM PT
(+1)
V*TED FOR YOU!:D Please V*TE for my GIVENCHY Prism Foundation & if you can my UNDERWEAR Campaign too:)TY!!
Reply

dargoon59
5/8/2008 2:33 PM PT
(+3)
Your entry is TOTALLY RAD, LOVE IT!
Reply
Page: 12345...34Next >| Show All
Loading...

More Entries
Entries: 1266
 25
 26
 27
 28
 29


See More...

Copyright © 2009 Highedge, Inc.
Brickfish and Cost Per Engagement are registered trademarks of Highedge, Inc. All rights reserved. (Patents Pending)
Company       Privacy      Terms       Member Guidelines       Report Abuse      Contact