Because I can't tell you in person.
This is something I love to do, since 5th grade if you remember. I may have not won all the time (I think I only won 50% of the time). But I still do it. Because I can, Because I love it.
I understand that you do not want to see me get hurt again because of losing. Last year was horrible. VERY HORRIBLE But I have moved on. Last year taught me a lesson, I will never give up. I will fall but I will stand up again. I hope this is the real reason why you won't allow me. I hope.
But hear me out
This is what I love doing. Serving. Didn't you encourage us to do things we like? Isn't that the reason why you did not force her to stop dancing? because she loves it and she enjoys it? This is my dance, this is my ballet. I know it's hard, it's difficult, it's stressful. We see her getting bruised, getting tired but she still continues. Ganun din ako. Kahit madapa ako along the way, kahit natalo na ako time and time again, ayaw kong sumuko. Lalaban ako kasi ito ang nagpapasaya sa akin. This is what I want to do.
It was never about resume or credentials, It was something I really like and love. An avenue for me to be able to do something new, something different, something that can help others.
Hear me out. Please. I do not wish to continue without your blessings, but please hear me out. This is what I love, this is what I am passionate for.
I Love You.