passion

i thought that i was quite obsessive until i met haley. and then i thought i'd met my match. but truth be told, the most obsessive, single-minded, and driven (occasionally to madness) person i've ever known is luke. he always has been but the intensity with which he attaches to a pursuit has only increased with his maturity. since the month of world cup continuous (to the chagrin of the wimbledon fans, ahem) coverage, luke's latest obsession is soccer. not only is he planning his own career as a world famous soccer player, but he's also booking our tickets to brazil for 2014 and shopping for a new wardrobe.

as haley once told me, 'either i'm obsessed, or it's dead to me.' i agreed and related when she said that and so, once again, i know this is an example of children learning what they live. my wish for him has been that he could channel the fervor into a sport or art or talent. (rather than an all-consuming quest for the perfect high-end collectible statue of batman or terminator or prince of persia or..)

and so as i sit and watch him teach a similarly belted adult at taekwondo, demonstrating strength and leadership and a commitment to technique, i am optimistic. perhaps the kick is the thing. people, soccer balls, his brother? whatever, i'll take it.

speaking of his brother, i'll be lucky to get him home from band camp. as expected, he's having the time of his life, even singing the praises of the cafeteria food, 'especially the dessert!'

d: luke's passion channeled
b: to passion, i can relate
g: passion over apathy