Last night we sat and watch Sharknado because SHARKS AND TORNADOES!!!! Yet it was almost funnier to watch Alex's reaction as he was freaking out at the lack of respect for the basic laws of Physics. No, not the basic laws of biology and meteorology because who cares about those, the laws of physics. He even said he would consider re-writing his Physics paper about the breaking of the laws of physics in movies and focus on Sharknado as it was such an egregious violation. This was hilarious, I wish I had video taped it.
Regardless, I was impressed that he mentioned real live school work, things he learned at Jesuit. Like any student, the kids have (more than once) muttered 'Like I will ever use this in real life' more than once during their time in high school; last night, it was the opposite and he was ready to use his Physics. I shall always laugh at the situation that caused him to find this dedication to science truth...maybe someday he will teach high school physics and use the video as a case study for his class. Now that would be funny.
Through the past 3 months, I have seen time and time again, the different lessons Jesuit has taught Alex - dedication, mission for others - and now I have even seen the school work shine through the fog. In a month, Alex starts his Senior year, the Senior packet arrived this week so it is official. Last week, he finished his Junior year (with a Physics final - HA!) and today he finished his last 24 sessions of Strength & Conditioning. I have always heard that it just clicks in your kid, when life becomes more than ESPN and the courtyard, when it becomes what you are learning and how you can use it (in addition to ESPN and the courtyard of course, let's not be silly). If Sharknado, the last 24 (of 96) summer workouts, the last final of Junior year, or the quickly approaching first day of Senior year made that switch flip in Alex's life, or if it was a little of all of it, I will take it. Another step forward, and this time, no steps back. Another open door, and what amazing opportunities away him - here we go.
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