Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Soccer
By Tali Sauer
I play soccer in the fall, I play soccer in the spring, I play soccer by a wall, I play soccer while I sing. When I’m on the field, my thoughts dont drift, they concentrate into one point, like the center of a whirlpool. My mind is all about the game. I rush down the field, dribbling the ball around everyone else. I leap past the final defender, sending the ball in the wrong direction, but I lash out my foot, making contact with the ball, and it curves right into the goal.



I’ve been playing soccer since before I can remember. I used to play goalie, but I do not play anymore because of my slight height difficulties. I play soccer almost every other week for seven straight days, sometimes even inside my house (not to my dad’s approval). Soccer is a big part of my life, and it helps balance it out so I stay active and in a state of elated happiness.


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31 comments:

  1. Anonymous12 March, 2014 19:55

    Howdy Tali,
    I really liked how you made part of your blog rhyme. I also liked how funny and personal your post was. The part about height difficulties is really funny. Why did you make only part of it rhyme?

    -Robbie

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  2. Anonymous12 March, 2014 21:13

    Hi Tali,

    I really like this post because in the beginning of it, it almost seems like a poem, but at the same time you are talking about how much you play and how much you like the sport. I have one question about it, who got you interested in soccer, or did you just gradually start to play. I really enjoyed this post keep up the good work!

    -Abe

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  3. Anonymous13 March, 2014 08:56

    Hi Tali,
    Really nice post! I really liked how you made it funny. For example, the height difficulties, that was really funny. I didn't know you have been playing soccer for so long! It's really cool.

    Nice Post,
    ~Grace

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  4. Anonymous13 March, 2014 09:02

    Hi Tali,
    I really liked this post especially at the beginning, with like the sort of rhyme. I thought that I could definitely relate to you in that when you are playing soccer, you are focused, same thing happens to me when I swim. When did you start playing soccer?
    -Nate

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    1. Anonymous13 March, 2014 18:36

      Hi Nate,
      Thanks for the comment,
      I thought it was really interesting that you can relate to me, when we are both really focused. It must mean we are really having fun doing what we do! I started playing soccer in about preschool.
      Thanks,
      ~Tali

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  5. Anonymous13 March, 2014 10:43

    Hello Tali,
    I really enjoyed reading your post. You are the only person's post I read that had a poetic rhythm to your introduction. I really liked that! I didn't know you played soccer for that long! Thanks for sharing Tali
    Thanks!
    ~Sydney

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  6. Anonymous13 March, 2014 10:45

    Hey Tali!
    I really like your post. I don't play soccer myself, though my family is big on it, which you probably already know. My dad tried really hard to get me into it, but his attempts failed. I'm happy that you like it. Do you think you will continue to play soccer in high school? I get the goalie thing, because I have "height difficulties" as well. But there are some good things about being short, aren't there?
    Mahala

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    1. Anonymous13 March, 2014 18:34

      Hi Mahala,
      Thank you for the comment!
      I liked how you put some humor into your comment, just like I put into my post. I definitely plan on playing soccer in high school. I totally agree that there are many things that being short is good for, just not goalie.

      Thanks,
      ~Tali

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  7. Anonymous13 March, 2014 10:58

    Hi Tali! Wow the beginning of your post is really cool! I like how you kind of had a little poem in the first paragraph. I don't play soccer and I'm not very good, but in this post you made it sound so fun! It's cool that you have been playing soccer for so long. Do you have any goals in it, like do you want to play professionaly or coach or something? The part about being focused and being happy while playing is super cool and I think a lot of people can relate to that when they do something they like to do. Really cool post, nice job!

    Gracie

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  8. Anonymous13 March, 2014 11:07

    Hi Tali, I love how you start your post with what looks like a poem, but is still lighthearted and cool. I think it is super cool that you found a way to incorporate that into your post. How many days a week do you play soccer? Are you planning on continuing soccer through high school? Again, really cool post. ~Hannah

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    1. Anonymous13 March, 2014 15:57

      Hannah,

      Thanks for your comment!
      I like your use of the word incorporate. I play soccer 4 or 5 days a week usually, and I do plan on playing through high school.
      Thanks again!

      ~Tali

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  9. Anonymous13 March, 2014 11:27

    Hi Tali,
    I really like the start to your blog because it really brings the readers attention to you to really concentrate on what your saying. I'm not much of a soccer player but from this I can tell that you dominate in the spring.
    -Jake

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    1. Anonymous13 March, 2014 15:46

      Yo Jake,

      Thanks for commenting!
      I would like to thank you for the compliments & told me what the strong points were. I am sure I can use those tools at my disposal when I am writing other papers.

      ~Tali

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  10. Anonymous13 March, 2014 11:28

    Hey Tali,
    I liked the beginning of your post, because of its rhyme. I also like how you play inside. I like the ending how you describe how you feel about it. What position do you play? What team do you play for? Nice job
    -Wyatt

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  11. Anonymous13 March, 2014 12:43

    Hi everyone,
    First off, I want to thank you for all the comments on this post, even though it was a bit late. I did not have access to the WorCult blog, and so it was on my own blog, so I just transferred it over, and I am really thankful that I already have 10 comments.

    Now, to answer some of your questions, I play almost any position, but I am usually put at midfiel or forward. I played for the catlin blue team, but I played for a REC team since I was in preschool (I think). I am pretty confident that I will continue to play soccer all the way through high school. I only did the rhyme for the beginning, and no the whole post because I thought it was a very interesting way to write, but if I wrote like that the whole way through, it would not make as much sense, and I would not get my message across as clearly.

    Thanks a ton for commenting!

    ~Tali

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  12. Anonymous13 March, 2014 20:12

    Hi Tali
    Nice little rhyming at the beginning. I love how you play on the wall. It was funny to witch was good to read.

    Eliot

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  13. Anonymous13 March, 2014 22:10

    Hi Tali,
    I like your post it tells me much about what you like to do and your hobbies. I do have a few questions: Do you play for the school team? What is your favorite position? (mines goalie)
    Thanks for the great post,
    Charlotte

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    1. Anonymous14 March, 2014 10:16

      Hi Charlotte,
      Thanks for commenting! I do play soccer for the Catlin team. this spring, we won the championship game! I mainly play midfield and forward.

      ~Tali

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  14. Anonymous14 March, 2014 08:05

    Hi Tali,
    I really enjoyed reading your post! I used to play soccer, but not as much as you. Do you play for a specific team? Why does hight matter?
    -Katie

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  15. Anonymous14 March, 2014 08:09

    Hi Tali,
    I really liked reading your post! It told me a lot about what you like to do and what kind of a person you are. I really liked the little rhyme and the start!
    -Gemma

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  16. Anonymous14 March, 2014 08:15

    Hey Tali,

    This is a great short blog. I like how you state the things that you feel when you play the awesome game of soccer. One of my questions is who introduced you to soccer and why do you still love it a lot today?

    Aiden

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  17. Anonymous14 March, 2014 08:49

    Hi Tali,
    I really like your blog it's funny and short. Does height really matter for soccer? I always thought that the shorter people could zip around the field scoring a ton. Your blog was really good, one of the better ones I read.

    Bye! -Matteo

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  18. Anonymous14 March, 2014 08:51

    Hi Tali,
    I like how you could convey that short story with humor and in such little time. I've seen you play soccer and you're actually really good, why do you think height is such a bad thing?
    Harry

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  19. Anonymous14 March, 2014 08:54

    Hi Tali,
    You blog brings back memories of when we played soccer together. This blog made me really feel the love for soccer. Good job!
    -Luke

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  20. Anonymous14 March, 2014 09:56

    Hey Tali,
    Nice Job! I really liked how you wrote about your passion, soccer. Do you ever get tired of playing soccer?
    Much love
    Alex

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  21. Unknown14 March, 2014 10:07

    Hi Tali,
    Your post reminds me of when I played soccer (I was horrible). I just have a few questions. Exactly how long have you been playing soccer? Who introduced you to soccer? What do you love most about soccer?
    Thanks
    -Lexi

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  22. Anonymous14 March, 2014 10:21

    Hi Tail,
    I used to play soccer with layton for OSA Oregon soccer acadamy, but I quit. How long have you been playing? How did you get started?
    Thanks,
    Greta

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  23. Anonymous14 March, 2014 11:19

    Hi Tail,
    I really enjoyed reading your post. I to enjoy playing soccer. I can't wait until next year when we can play on the same team! One question: what position is your favorite?
    great post,
    J.T

    -J.T

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  24. Anonymous14 March, 2014 14:54

    TALI!
    I really liked your rhyming thing at the beginning! And I thought the "Slight hight difficulties" was hilarious! But I have a question? Who got you into soccer? Was it your mom, or dad, or were you just having fun kicking a ball around one day?
    I really love your post!
    - The Mighty Quinn XD

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  25. Anonymous14 March, 2014 14:59

    Hi Tali,
    I really like your post and can't wait to play this season for Catlin. My favorite part was when you curve the ball. Is that based on a true story?

    -Arman

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  26. Anonymous09 March, 2017 19:37

    Tali,
    I just love how passionate you are to soccer! It's a wonderful sport! This a very concise, yet still maintains a good style of causality, and really get's down to the point! What position is your favorite?
    Keep on playing!

    -Lion

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