It took me three different planes just to reach my destination. First, I took a flight from Atlanta, Georgia to Lax (Los Angeles). The flight was about 4 hours. Then from Lax, I went to Sydney, Australia which was a 15-hour flight. I know what your thinking, that is too long to be sitting on a plane. The Flight Actually wasn't that bad at all. They feed us three meals and you would have free access to the new release movies. Most of the time on the plane you would really be sleeping. So after I arrived in Sydney it was one more flight I had to catch. Last stop was Melbourne, which the flight was about an Hour. So in total, I've spent 20 hours on a plane. I've left Atlanta Saturday and Arrived in Australia Monday Morning. It's crazy but if you think about it, with the time traveling I missed a day. March 24, 2019, is the day that I've lost. Once I return back to the States I will gain a day back.
Once I landed in Melbourne a few of my teammates welcomed me at the airport. Jeff And Millar two great wonderful people that welcomed me in with open arms. Jeff told me the first thing I need to know is that the passenger seat is on the opposite side. It was kind of weird because in the States we drive on the right side and the steering wheel will be on the left. They would laugh when I say Melbourne. Telling me that I am pronouncing it so wrong. So when you pronounce Melbourne the r is silent. So you will have to say it like Melboune. The city is great and it is a lot different from the states they drive on the left side of the road and plenty more. So as you can see I'm really enjoying myself and I haven't even been here for a whole week. If you don't know I am here to pursue my baseball dreams. This is just the beginning of my Career.
I really can say that my life has made a whole 360 turn. now I see another picture which isn't clear enough for me but I know it is a step closer to my dream. It's nothing but God. One day I started thinking about dreams that were never achieved. This is my biggest fear of seeing my dream die when I give it my all. People around me always tells me that you are the only person that can kill your dreams. One way is not having faith or even working towards it you will never reach your dreams. I use to doubt myself and talents going off what others say about me. All my life I have been counted out. The things I hear the most are, your not big enough or you are too old. It's just crazy how people doubt you and won't encourage you to strive for your dreams. I would look at others seeing how they are happily in their dream careers. This is what I had to realize everyone has a different story and pathway. Encouraging words from Dwayne Johnson "Don't become the next person, worry about becoming the first you".
So for those who don't know, I have a passion for baseball. I've been playing since the age of 9. I am happy to tell you great news. On March 23, 2019, I've moved to Australia to join an inner-city baseball club out of Melbourne. Saint Kilda Baseball Club. I am very excited to display my talents with them. Saint Kilda is the oldest club in Australia established in 1879. New players of all levels are always welcome at the club. I am a new import that will be playing with them for the winter season. The season Start April 6, 2019. There is a way for you to keep up with the team. You will have to download an app called Team App. Once you download the app, go to the search list and type in St Kilda Baseball Club. You will see the schedule score of the game.I thank you all for your support and wish that you follow me as I take steps into my journey of chasing my dreams. Love you all and will keep you posted with more!
