When I was growing up in Miami, Florida I never developed an appreciation for reading. Living in a place where people usually vacation there was always some outdoor adventure calling your name. Rarely, would I ever find myself sitting inside for something else other then meals. Biking, boating, fishing, and playing pick up sports where just a few of activities that I would find myself regularly participating in. So, as a naive child, I never knew what I was missing out on. I was convinced that something that couldn't get my heart pounding was tedious and boring. However, I would soon discover that reading would have it's own way to receive my attention.
I was boarding the Southwest airlines plane to New Orleans leaving from Baltimore and I was dreading the situation. Like always, I was about to board a seemingly never-ending flight without any form of entertainment. Unable to sleep, I would sit there starring at the seat in front of me for the entire flight. Even though I was on my way to my to watch a LSU Football game, my favorite past time ever, I could never stay entertained. I noticed that everybody around me that was reading a book seemed engaged and had an energized look in their eyes. I remember wishing I enjoyed reading like these people, but never gave it a try. As soon as the plane wheels touched down I was out of my seat and urging everybody ahead of me to move faster. I had survived the torture and now I was rewarded with tickets to watch my favorite team in the world play under the lights. .
Everywhere I looked my eyes were flooded with purple and gold. It was game day in Baton Rogue and nothing could ruin my excitement. My Dad and I were walking to our seats when I heard some older gentlemen scream, "Get your game programs here! Five bucks and it's yours!" My dad went over and purchased one, and I immediately began chuckling to myself. I thought for sure he had just been scammed.