I am from baseball games in the blazing heat,
to the exposed trails of a five kilometer run.
From discomfort and sweat...

I am from staying up past midnight to watch the Tonight Show,
to the exhausted nights completing school work.
From the consumed time eating my schedule...

I am from the parties in the pool,
to the trips to the shimmering lake.
From the silky brisk touch of the water...

I am from the extended weekends camping,
to the four hours trekking.
From the uncleanliness and grimy clothes...

I am from the aesthetics of design,
to the skills of carpentry.
From building and scaling...

I am from the visions of movies,
to the cooling down in front of the tv.
From electronic or physical…

I am from somatic nature and imagination alike,
to the strive to be healthy and sturdy.
From maintained health…

I am from the drawn-out vacations to the tropics,
to the distant international travels.
From seeing the world rather than watching…

I am from the miles of gleaming salt water,
to the gaping rivers of rafting the rapids.
From the swift rolling of waves...

I am from the physical effort of labor,
to the metal challenges of efficiency.
From discomfort and sweat...