Cricket

CRICKET!

So,  I just realized that this was sitting in my drafts.  Even though, ICC World Cup 2015 has ended.  I thought I would edit this a bit and then go ahead and post it up for any cricket enthusiasts.

ICC World Cup 2015.  What a series.  I loved it.  I was never really into cricket that much as a child.  I wouldn't really watch, but loved playing it with my family in the backyard.  As I got older however, I only ever paid attention when the world cup was happening - just to see who would win and would have bragging rights.  But for the last few years (since I went to Uni) I became very interested in Cricket and followed it really closely.

Now, I supported Pakistan throughout.  I think it comes from this long routed family thing.  I was born and raised here in the US, but my parents are originally from Pakistan.  So I have this connection to Pakistan.  It's there.  I may not live there, or have any inclination to live there in the future (as I love where I am, and wouldn't change that) but I support Pakistan's team 100%.  I say this knowing our team wasn't the best in the last few years, but I supported them regardless.

There were a lot of ups and downs throughout the series.  It was fun watching it and bashing friends who were supporting other teams.  Pakistan started off not so well, they did have a bit of a come back near the end, but alas they lost from Australia.  Which is fine - considering AS won. YAY for them.  I love Australia and it's people.  So congratulations!  You guys deserved it.

Something I started thinking about watching some of the games was if I were living in a country such as Aus or NZ- as in born and raised there, would I support them or Pakistan.  Now, the US doesn't have a cricket team in the World Cup, so I pretty much stick to Pakistan and feel no guilt in supporting them.  But if the US did, would I support them?  I wanna think I would.  I mean I'm a die hard Houston Rockets fan - and it's them 'till the end for me.  I was born in Florida, but I lived in Houston my whole life, so I am supporting my home town team. Would I support my home country if they were in the world cup?  I think I would. 

So a question to any one reading - what would you do? 

Mistakes

I was going to post a review for my new phone today.  But today just started off with a bang for me - and after about 4 hours into the day, I felt like I had to make this post - for myself, and for anyone else going through a similar situation.

I woke up this morning and realized I did not do something for work that I was supposed to do Sunday morning.  This was a huge mistake on my part.  First off, I was to do something for work which totally slipped my mind, and this made a huge impact on the whole team, as they were expecting something Monday morning.  Secondly, I freaked out and made another mistake and ran something I wasn't supposed to run.

I came into the office freaked out, thinking that I just wasted everyones time and ruined things.  It actually turned out to be a blessing.  I walked in and a coworker came by saying that it was a good thing that I didn't finish my Sunday activity, as they had to finish testing something before I completed.  I was relived that I hadn't hurt any ones time.  But this did not excuse the fact that I made a mistake.  I sent emails/and personal apologies to people - and sat there berating myself for being so stupid.  I felt like absolutely the worst person ever.

I can't tell you how bad I was feeling, and still am.  I should not have done that, I should have remembered.  It was my responsibility and there are no excuses.

But then - a coworker of mine came by and said, you're only human - you made a mistake and that's okay.  It didn't make me feel much better about myself, but it did make me calm down enough to realize, that it is okay.  It is okay to make mistakes.  No one is perfect and that is what makes life so interestingly awesome.

If anyone makes a mistake - they should apologize and own up to their mistake.  They should make a mental note about it - so it doesn't happen again.  But in no way should a person make themselves feel like they are absolute crap because of it.

And if there is a certain someone who is making you feel like crap and telling you that they are disappointed in you - please do not take that to your heart and make yourself feel worse.

Mistakes, no matter how big or small, are just that.  You are only human - you made a mistake, and unless you are a magical, mystical creature, you will make mistakes.  What makes you a good person is, if you accept it and apologize for it and learn from it.  Don't take it to your heart.

Hope this helps someone out there.

Peace