Good things come to those who wait, that is for sure. So here is a good thing: I am heading to Greece in January to coach for four months. I take that back, the dream team is going to Greece! Rupen, my partner in coaching crime, and I are heading to about twenty different regions in Greece, along with Poland and Cyprus. We will be coaching Greek youngsters, hopping from island to island, all through Arsenal’s brilliant Gap Year Program. I can’t wait. So to pass the time, the coaching hours are being upped for a hectic and highly enjoyable last month or so in London.
In a few weeks I’ll be getting my British passport and next week my little sister and good friend Pruitt aka “The Chamness” visit jolly old London for a week. Pruitt and I will be jetting up to Scotland for the weekend, to see some of his mates and watch Rangers at Ibrox. Should be epic. What else? Tons. Gappers vs B-Tech vs Arsenal Staff match on December 17th, a refereeing course to complete, my birthday celebration - PUB GOLF*, FIFA night with the fellas, and more. London has been amazing, as always, and I will be sad to leave. But I am afraid there is a whole world out there waiting to be coached in the art of football, so it must be done. Greece is going to be more than a bit of fun though, a great opportunity to learn from some great coaches, hopefully impress a few people, and to learn more about myself. Start queuing now for a chance to enjoy it with me! Ha.
Everyday I feel increasingly vindicated in my decision to leave CGI and come here. I miss all of family and friends so much, but I’m not sad in the slightest. I have never been so filled with joy, I’m doing what I love. Football is my passion, hands down. So let my joy be a great example to you people reading this (all 3 of you). If you aren’t completed satisfied, challenged, and stimulated by what you are doing with your life, change it. There is no hole to deep to climb out of, no career too far into to escape from. If you know your passion, seek it out. Give it a go! And if you don’t, keep searching. You’ll know when you find it.
But that is enough preaching for one day. Yassou!
