So by popular demand, and so I don't get beat up by my brother who requested this, I will talk about some of my nicknames. Again, I will mention what I said in the first part, I think of myself as Tom. I know this might be upsetting to some people but I really don't think of myself as any of these nicknames. That said, I do not mind being called any of these. Not a big deal to me at all .
SportyDebo - This has become my most popular nick name in recent years. Of coures this comes from my love for Sporty Spice, she was the only talented one in the group. (Thank you Wikipedia for that little opinion) If you don't believe that, I guess it might come from the fact that I am the sibling in the Debo family that has the most interest in sports. Matter of fact, any interest means I have the most interest.
Sporty - I think its just used when folks are too lazy to add Debo to the end. Sometimes though, I worry that they are confusing me for Sporty Spice. On my bad days, we do look a bit similar. (The Sporty joke may never get old)
Debo - I was called this more when I was back in Buffalo, when hanging with my friends back there. Since moving out to AZ, Mike has taken the mantle of Debo out here, and I am the second of the Debos that people will meet so I am differentiated by being called Sporty.
Uummmm........I think that's about it. If I forgot any, please remind me. I'll either edit them in if there are just a few or do another post.
Showing posts with label Sporty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sporty. Show all posts
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Organization
My nickname is Sporty. As you may know, it is because, out of all my family members, I am probably the most knowledgeable about sport and I definitely am the one who enjoys sports the most. I love to watch and play most sports. That being said, while I love Hockey and the NHL and enjoy football and the NFL, I can't stand the NBA or MLB. I do enjoy playing both of them, though I am a much bigger fan of the other two sports, it's just those leagues don't intrigue me. I don't really care to watch MLB regularly or the NBA at all.
I started thinking about this the other day, and started to realize why I would rather play a sport over watching it. I feel that there is a lot of 'heart' and passion missing in the leagues. When I go out to play with my friends, I am going to play the sport to have fun, not for a paycheck or because it's, 'What I do'. I know any professional athlete, from someone playing in the Premier League to someone playing Aussie Rules Football, would tell you stories of their passion or the 'heart' they have for the game they play. But, honestly, I have a hard time believing it. There is something about going out there with friends, not knowing when you'll get a chance to play a sport again and that you're just going out to have fun with, hopefully, friends who are, hopefully, are the same skill level. To me, for a professional athlete to have the same passion for a sport as I or many 'Average Joes' do just doesn't make sense to me. I am not saying most Average Joes have more passion that most athletes, but I do think that the most passionate fans have more passion than the average athletes.
This got me thinking, randomly, about other organizations, specifically the Church. I look at sport leagues and the church in somewhat the same way. I do not see a way that a church can have as much passion as a group of people just meeting to talk about their beliefs and help teach each other. I really think that is the idea that churches are supposed to be built on, but, when you look around at churches, how many do you see that are actually that way? I see way too many churches that have implemented rules on themselves of how to act or how to study the Bible. The organic growth of people spirituality doesn't seem to be apparent anywhere that I have seen. I don't want anyone to be under the impression that I believe I can 'judge' where everyone spiritual levels are. It seems that most churches are almost a 'Christian Factory', they put you through the same things wherever you go and teach some of the same basic things everywhere. When people just meet in groups together and let the conversation evolve organically, you get a chance to let people grow in the way they specifically need to. No two people grow physically in the same way, why do churches seem to think that they grow spiritually at the same rate or level?
I don't know. Maybe this doesn't make much sense to anyone but me, and maybe it won't even make sense to me tomorrow. It's just my current thought. Hope you enjoy it.
I started thinking about this the other day, and started to realize why I would rather play a sport over watching it. I feel that there is a lot of 'heart' and passion missing in the leagues. When I go out to play with my friends, I am going to play the sport to have fun, not for a paycheck or because it's, 'What I do'. I know any professional athlete, from someone playing in the Premier League to someone playing Aussie Rules Football, would tell you stories of their passion or the 'heart' they have for the game they play. But, honestly, I have a hard time believing it. There is something about going out there with friends, not knowing when you'll get a chance to play a sport again and that you're just going out to have fun with, hopefully, friends who are, hopefully, are the same skill level. To me, for a professional athlete to have the same passion for a sport as I or many 'Average Joes' do just doesn't make sense to me. I am not saying most Average Joes have more passion that most athletes, but I do think that the most passionate fans have more passion than the average athletes.
This got me thinking, randomly, about other organizations, specifically the Church. I look at sport leagues and the church in somewhat the same way. I do not see a way that a church can have as much passion as a group of people just meeting to talk about their beliefs and help teach each other. I really think that is the idea that churches are supposed to be built on, but, when you look around at churches, how many do you see that are actually that way? I see way too many churches that have implemented rules on themselves of how to act or how to study the Bible. The organic growth of people spirituality doesn't seem to be apparent anywhere that I have seen. I don't want anyone to be under the impression that I believe I can 'judge' where everyone spiritual levels are. It seems that most churches are almost a 'Christian Factory', they put you through the same things wherever you go and teach some of the same basic things everywhere. When people just meet in groups together and let the conversation evolve organically, you get a chance to let people grow in the way they specifically need to. No two people grow physically in the same way, why do churches seem to think that they grow spiritually at the same rate or level?
I don't know. Maybe this doesn't make much sense to anyone but me, and maybe it won't even make sense to me tomorrow. It's just my current thought. Hope you enjoy it.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Take me out to the ball game!
Last week, if the reps in the office sold enough, the office would get to go to a baseball game. Well I was told we didn't get enough but we still did convince the boss to buy us tickets. Being SportyDebo, I was excited to go to a sporting even. Not as excited that it was baseball but at least the team I root for, the Boston Red Soxs, were there. (Not that they won.) Though I must say, my team is pretty boring to watch. (Might have something to do with losing.)
Here's a picture from my seat.
Here's a picture from my seat.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Why I am Sporty!
Wow . I wanted to write a post like 5 different times today, I kept putting it off, and now that it is almost the end of the day, I have no idea what to write about.Well I guess I should talk a little about why I am the 'Sporty' Debo.
As many people who read this post know, I enjoy sports. I enjoy playing most sports, and if I am invited to a pickup game for any game I will do my best to make it and play. Not that I am actually good at any of the sports I participate in, but I like to think I can hold my own against most people. I follow most of the major league games. I can name a couple players on any team in the NFL and NHL. If a game is on, at least half of my attention is focused on it.
The problem is that I think I may be addicted to sports! I am always watching games and checking scores, even if my team isn't in it or it's not a sport I'm really interested in. Some times I catch myself doing this, paying more attention to the game on television than the people I am spending time with. I wonder if I should seek help for this. I guess until I get help or lose interest in sports, I'll be the 'Sporty one'
As many people who read this post know, I enjoy sports. I enjoy playing most sports, and if I am invited to a pickup game for any game I will do my best to make it and play. Not that I am actually good at any of the sports I participate in, but I like to think I can hold my own against most people. I follow most of the major league games. I can name a couple players on any team in the NFL and NHL. If a game is on, at least half of my attention is focused on it.
The problem is that I think I may be addicted to sports! I am always watching games and checking scores, even if my team isn't in it or it's not a sport I'm really interested in. Some times I catch myself doing this, paying more attention to the game on television than the people I am spending time with. I wonder if I should seek help for this. I guess until I get help or lose interest in sports, I'll be the 'Sporty one'
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