It was a good game with a finish I wasn't particularly fond of but that wasn't the reason I was there. I was there to see my good friend, Jake, who plays for Florida in person (finally).
It was surreal and it was awesome. In fact, let me clarify: it was PURE AWESOMENESS.
By far one of my favorite moments I've experienced. I got to see a friend I grew up with, whom I play basketball together and went to school with (though he was 5 feet 2 inches tall when we were 14 and he is now about 6 feet 6 inches) live out a dream.
I mean I've watched close to probably 100 games since he first was on the team a few years ago on TV but seeing him in person play out something that nobody else thought possible is something I can't stop thinking about.
In talking with him after the game, I couldn't help but see in his eyes, past the disappointment of the loss, that he was loving what he was getting to do. Jake loves playing division 1 basketball at a major university.
And I think he could tell from our talk that I love what I get to do with my job (seriously, I love living a long dream I've had) and how much I'm loving life with my wife and new baby girl.
Seeing friends reach their goals and dreams inspires me that much more to continue to love where I'm at and what I'm doing. Not just Jake, but many other friends do this for me.
Friends who are now doing things they always dreamed of. Some are teachers like they strived for. Some are working in real estate. Some are coaching. Some are traveling the world and making a huge difference in others' lives.
Look around you with the friends or family you have. It doesn't matter if they live far away or you seem them every day. Look for them.
May you see the amazing possibilities in each other. May that make you proud to be their friend. And may that make you strive for something surreal and awesome.
Something that is pure awesomeness.
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