Free Write

I can't remember the last time I got to write what I cared about in an English class haha. As I'm sure will be a popular topic for this write I'll just discuss a few things that have been on my mind lately. Being an athlete at Clemson is a great honor and alot of fun. Being part of a strong Division I program like this and embracing tiger pride and all that has been an incredible experience. However I really get sick of this whole double standard. Twenty hours of training a week, ten hours of study hall, plus countless meetings and mandatory presentations about how not to drink yourself to death and that sex has to be consensual. Don't get me wrong I completely understand that we are receiving aid to be here but by that logic, shouldn't every student on an academic scholarship have these same obligations? Regardless I love it here and am appreciative everyday for this opportunity.
I miss my family alot. I'm from Pennsylvania and being so far from my family can be trying. However it can be nice to have space. I miss my sister alot; we were really close growing up and now she is going to school in Pittsburgh so we're obviously far apart. Seperating from people you care about is a part of life, but it is nice to know that they will always be there for you regardless.
I'm living in Chimney Ridge next year and I'm pretty excited about that. My roommates are great. I feel like in most living situations there's that one kid that nobody really likes or is just awkward and weird. Well my three roommates and I are great friends so I think this living situation is going to work out really well.
Oh and finally I'm getting tired of all this talk about who the best in the NBA is. Lebron James is head and shoulders above the competition. I agree that Kobe Bryant is the best perimeter shooter in the league, but when comparing all-around best player Lebron is the best. Averaging 27.9 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game and 7 assists per game (Lebron) compared to 26.6 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game and 5.2 assists per game (Kobe)....how can you say Kobe is the better player? And that is what grinds my gears.