How can hobbies come in to play?

During these past few weeks, I've been getting a lot of questions about soccer. Most are along the lines of, "Do you plan on playing soccer for college? Is that how you're deciding on colleges? Are you going to quit after senior year?" and really the only answer I've been able to give to everyone who has asked me is "I'm not really sure." I would say this is a valid answer, but don't get me wrong, I can't be unsure forever. I suppose I'll put out some streams of consciousness in hopes of reaching a final conclusion. (Also, I apologize for the length of all my posts, I've heard complaints. If you haven't noticed, I like to talk. A lot.)

Soccer has been such a huge part of my life ever since I started playing at age 4. It has forever changed me, and I can't ever imagine giving it up. Unfortunately, reality is that soccer is most likely not going to take me anywhere. Most women do not find a career in soccer, and if they do, it's not necessarily the most stable source of income. This poses a huge problem for me. Am I going to take the responsibility on of playing soccer in college? Well, ideally, I'd love to continue to play something I love, while enjoying the perks of college and balancing school work. I have to admit though, it is definitely not one of my top priorities. I consider myself somewhat of a realist, and I know that my academics are far more important than a hobby I have. Who knows, maybe I'll just play intramural soccer for the college I choose to attend. I mean, if I was offered some sort of scholarship to play soccer at a school that satisfies me academically, I'd sure as heck take up that offer. That most likely won't happen, and I could go on and elaborate on more of my thoughts on the subject, but it's 4 am and I'd rather not. (I got inspiration at 4 am to write a blog post. Typical.) I suppose the bottom line is, I would love to continue playing soccer, if the opportunity arises. But I will not base my choice of college solely on soccer. If it happens to work out that a college I really like, and was thinking about attending, offers me the opportunity to play soccer, I would most likely choose that college. But what do I know when it comes to colleges; I'm 16. I suppose we'll see in about a year or so.

Also, since I was kind of on the topic of hobbies, I decided to put one of my--wait for it--poems on my blog. I didn't really know where else to put it, so I suppose I'll open this one up to classmates. I'm open to comments on this part as well, so hit me with your best shot.

The Blind

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

In this case, the blind don't see much beauty.

However, the sightless see more beauty,

Than the man with 20/20.

Although, the sightless don't see beauty in color,

They compensate with words.

Braille enters deeper into the body

Through a physical medium.

Not just mental.

Those who don't find beauty in words,

Will appreciate the next sightless man they see,
Instead of mourn for themselves.

I could go on explaining the meaning of this poem to you all, but in all honesty it is confusing to explain, and I usually get lost trying to do so. Well, thank you for your patronage. Until next time.