“You are working up a sweat, Ray. Why are you trying to get in shape?”
“Why did you follow me to the Y? I’m already in shape. I’m just trying to get in better shape.”
“The Blog Master asked me to keep an eye on you. You’re on their watch list.”
“Watchlist? A blog watch list? I’m on it?”
“Right at the top, Ray. Let’s face it, I don’t think you’re going to run a marathon. You don’t look like you can make the NBA. You can’t jump high enough. And. I’ve seen you shoot basketballs, you can’t make a layup.
“You think? I almost beat Joey the other day.”
“How old is Joey?”
“Nine. But, I’m getting better. He only beat me by three baskets. Maybe I’m going to be Tom Brady’s backup this year.”
You may as well add winning the Nobel prize, Pulitzer Prize, and any other prize they give for writing to your dream of being Tom Brady’s backup. I hate to burst your bubble kid, but those dreams are not coming true.
Where did kid come from? My name is Ray. I don’t change it every other day or every day like some people I know. BTW, what’s the name today, Me Lu?
I’m glad you asked. I decided since it is summer, to call myself Sunflower.”
“Sunflower? Why not Rose, since you are filled with thorns.”
Very clever, Ray. Very clever. Not.
“Have you thought of changing your name Ray? I can come up with some good ones for you. The names I will give you will change your persona. They will cause people to respect you, women will be knocking down your door, and money will flow into your bank account.Those are the three wishes of all males in our culture.”
“I have an idea, Sunflower.What if I kept my name and chase the dreams in my heart.”
“Oh, I like that, Ray. Can I chase my heart dreams too?”
“Let’s go for it, Sunflower.”
Dreams that come from our heart are the special ones. They are the dreams that make a difference in our world. They are the dreams that give life to our talent. Our dreams are unique to each of us. Don’t let anyone convince you not to chase your dreams. Sunflower and I are off to chase our dreams. Come along and fly through the cosmos with us.