I'm Sorry That I Can't Help It

How many times a day do we say “I’m sorry”?

Those words, sometimes so full of regret, other times a mere filler word when you don’t know what to say.

When someone tells you their problems, all we can do is say “I’m so sorry”, and ask if there’s anything we can do to help.

Last week was exam week for me, as I’m sure many of you may know. Exams = STRESS. Exams week has always been my favorite week of school…after its all over. So, last week I basically got no sleep, and worked 45 or so hours. And yes, I’m telling you this for a reason.

Friday night through Saturday morning, I was at volleyball camp.  And I. Was. Exhausted. You have no idea. I don’t function well without sleep. And I hadn’t had any for the past 5 or so days…so I kinda sucked at camp.

Which is a new experience for me.

Normally, I’m the best. And I like it that way. But this…coach-person was practically obsessed with calling individual people out. Which I personally think is mean, dictator-esk, and degrading to players.

All I did was apologize for being over-tired.

And as of noon Saturday, I never, ever EVER want to play volleyball again. I’ve never felt worse about myself, and most of the other girls agree.

But I do know one thing.

You should never apologize for something you have no control over.

And you should never apologize for being you.