"It takes a day to make a dream,
But it takes many nights for a seed to become a tree.
Life is a ladder that must be climbed.
But in every stage,
There are many rivers and battles to fight
And our hopes determines our future.
Life is a trip through the wilderness
And everyone must survive for success.
But without a determination
We can never reach our destination.
There are many roads in life,
But choice
Stands between the broad and the narrow.
The world is not only what we see
But what we hear
Life is time and time is tide.
We are making an endless journey
But no ladder is without an end
Problems may fall like rain
But every seed has its season."
By Benjamin K. Kotey
Friday, September 29, 2006
Monday, September 25, 2006
Monday, September 04, 2006
This is A True Success
36 Years old Agassi Agass's 21 years career ends illustriously with third-round loss to 112th-ranked Benjamin Becker in US Open 2006 but he earns the true respect from the crowds, his fans, his families and opponents. What is true success? this is true success! your true success is when you have earned the true respect from the person you love most!
That's why, after his final match, the 20,000 or so fans who honored him with a raucous, four-minute standing ovation in Arthur Ashe Stadium after the match, it truly did not matter all that much what Sunday's outcome was. This day and this tournament were all about saying goodbye to an eight-time Grand Slam champion who grew up in front of the world, from cocky kid with the shoulder-length hair and denim shorts to the thoughtful guy with the shaved pate and proper tennis whites.
"The scoreboard said I lost today, but what the scoreboard doesn't say is what it is I've found," Agassi told the crowd, tears streaming down his cheeks, his voice cracking with emotion. "Over the last 21 years, I've found loyalty. You have pulled for me on the court and also in life. I have found inspiration. You have willed me to succeed sometimes even in my lowest moments."
.....
After Agassi shared a private moment with Stefanie Graf and their children, he entered the locker room to another standing ovation, this one from his fellow players. He chatted briefly with his coach, Darren Cahill, sitting side-by-side on a bench. When Cahill left, Agassi changed out of his on-court attire, dressed gingerly, then took a moment to stretch his back on a locker room bench.
"I'm going to wake up tomorrow and start with not caring how I feel. That's going to feel great," Agassi said. "And then I'm imagining for a long time, anytime somebody asks me to do something, I'm going to go, 'Sure. Why not?"
After his news conference, Agassi headed for the parking lot, stopping occasionally for hugs, including with Saturday Night Live alum Jon Lovitz, of all people.
With fans surrounding his car -- several yelling, "Thank you, Andre!" -- he climbed into the back, joining his brother, trainer and coach. As the car pulled away, Agassi turned to wave goodbye, to his tournament, to his fans, to his career.
(Original Report from Sportsillustrated.cnn.com dated 3rd September 2006)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Agassi
That's why, after his final match, the 20,000 or so fans who honored him with a raucous, four-minute standing ovation in Arthur Ashe Stadium after the match, it truly did not matter all that much what Sunday's outcome was. This day and this tournament were all about saying goodbye to an eight-time Grand Slam champion who grew up in front of the world, from cocky kid with the shoulder-length hair and denim shorts to the thoughtful guy with the shaved pate and proper tennis whites.
"The scoreboard said I lost today, but what the scoreboard doesn't say is what it is I've found," Agassi told the crowd, tears streaming down his cheeks, his voice cracking with emotion. "Over the last 21 years, I've found loyalty. You have pulled for me on the court and also in life. I have found inspiration. You have willed me to succeed sometimes even in my lowest moments."
.....
After Agassi shared a private moment with Stefanie Graf and their children, he entered the locker room to another standing ovation, this one from his fellow players. He chatted briefly with his coach, Darren Cahill, sitting side-by-side on a bench. When Cahill left, Agassi changed out of his on-court attire, dressed gingerly, then took a moment to stretch his back on a locker room bench.
"I'm going to wake up tomorrow and start with not caring how I feel. That's going to feel great," Agassi said. "And then I'm imagining for a long time, anytime somebody asks me to do something, I'm going to go, 'Sure. Why not?"
After his news conference, Agassi headed for the parking lot, stopping occasionally for hugs, including with Saturday Night Live alum Jon Lovitz, of all people.
With fans surrounding his car -- several yelling, "Thank you, Andre!" -- he climbed into the back, joining his brother, trainer and coach. As the car pulled away, Agassi turned to wave goodbye, to his tournament, to his fans, to his career.
(Original Report from Sportsillustrated.cnn.com dated 3rd September 2006)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andre_Agassi
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