My first post won’t be anything about sports. Rather, I’d like to introduce myself. I am a transfer student from San Diego State currently attending Boston University. Being from the Greater Boston Area, one may believe missing home led to my decision of transferring to BU; you’re wrong. I miss San Diego everyday, and hope to go back very soon. The weather, food, beaches, everything about it I miss. Don’t get me wrong, I love my city and its culture. I wouldn’t want to have grown up anywhere else. But after enduring 18 years of cold winters, I wanted to be able to wear shorts and a t-shirt in December. But honestly, why did I transfer? I loved San Diego, the school, and the friends I made. It’s a question I ask myself everyday.
Before I became a washed up student, I played sports; and I was pretty decent at it. Baseball, Soccer, Football, Basketball, all were my loves. A coach of mine used to tell me, “if you’re the best player on your team, you shouldn’t be on that team.” Although it may not be the most eloquent of sayings, it’s a quote that has always driven me. The idea of continuously seeking challenges and self-improvement. When I was at SDSU, I was the best player on my team. I was getting straight A’s without putting any admirable effort toward my academics. The classes I took were easy, and I realized I needed to make a change. It a tough decision to leave San Diego but I couldn’t let my potential rot out on the West Coast (which after living there, just might be the best coast). I sent out some applications after my first semester, and the rest is history.
Now that I’m in Boston as a Terrier, I’m able to set myself up for greater long term success. I’m excited about where I am in life, and will continue to grow with time. It’s important to note this blog isn’t to be taken seriously. I will be sticking to sports, and any other interesting event I see on my feed. If you’ve made it this far, I applaud, and reward you with some images of what I’m missing in California.
Austin Taylor 