Can You Hear The Music

In a time of electronics and expensive gifts, do those now replace the actions we do for someone? People are getting caught up in have the "next best thing", or that flashy product they see everywhere. There are so many advertisements pleading them to purchase. But are those the things we should be valuing? What about those Kodak moments or time we spend with our family? I say we should value both.

It’s a home game against Palmer. My family is on the sidelines and my friends are on the field, playing with me. I bolt up the field into the white-lined circle. The defenders crowd the area and block my view. I cut in and out of them trying to get through. I get around, and take my spot on post. I wait patiently, watching my teammate with the ball. I get my stick down, ready to receive a pass. I see the ball, and it quickly makes its way over to my stick. I cradle gently, and turn my body so I am facing the cage. I get down and take a nice push-shot into the net. The goalie steps sideways, trying to stop the ball. It’s a goal.

I back off from and I hear my family cheering from the sidelines, and I see my team proud. I’ve waited for this moment. “Tweet! Time out, blue.” The official yells. I hustle over to my coach, who smiles and congratulates me. We move on, talking about any improvements we need to make. Out of nowhere, our goalie comes up behind me, trying to hug me, practically tackling me. The rest of the game goes on, and the Tigers take on another win.

Shuffle. Shuffle. Shuffle. I tap the illuminated interface repeatedly. I skip over songs even though I requested random play. I slide my hand down the long cord to my crisp white earbuds. I slip them into my ears and let the music fill my head. I listen quietly, taking in the lyrics and the sound. It can take me out of any troubles I’ve had and into something new. I walk up the stairs to my bedroom. Traveling over to my nightstand, I unplug my headphones, and insert my iPod onto my dock. Now I can more easily listen to my music, instead of having to carry or hold it.
My iPod touch helps me fit any mood. It also helps me to relieve my boredom with all the applications you can download. I can even go on internet and access my favorite sites. My iPod also helps me get through long car rides, like my recent 5 hour trip to Wildwood, New Jersey. Without it, I might not have made it there, and back. I couldn’t resist watching my favorite movies.

My first goal and my iPod really have nothing in common. One can help me unwind and or even get pumped for a game. The other I had to work all season to get, practicing stick skills and drills. When that moment came I knew everything had really paid off. So I value my iPod for its portability, and all its capabilities and my goal for the satisfaction it brought. So while one is pushing 300 dollars the other is absolutely priceless.

So after thinking about what really is to value, I’ve realized that it can be a tough decision. You need to value special occasions and your family and friends, but it could also even be items that have a price tag. It could be your iPod, or your cell phone or sports equipment. It should be whatever you are truly thankful for, and that you would never want to lose.