This is my cuz, he's a big football fan and plays everyday.
His favorite team is Barcelona, and he's already in multiple clubs all around his 'kibbutz'. In Israel, there are many communities based in the mountains that work in a more socialist way than the mainland does, and these are called 'kibbutz'.
My entire family practically lives in Israel with many in Tel Aviv and Haifa, but my first generation cousins whom are younger still live with their parents (my uncle and aunt) on the kibbutz.. and 'Jonathan' is honing his skills to become pro.
I am proud of this guy; he has always been somewhat shy and hard to figure out in terms of what he loves to do exactly... but put a soccer ball in front of him and he will start running and dribbling with it like he was born to do so.
Everyone always has a special athlete in their family who just seems to be better at every sport than others are.
I know that my old cousin Ehud was also the same way, but the body develops faster when you constantly work with your hands and don't have access to all the things we have in America.
I honestly miss the lifestyle of being able to play basketball at my leisure after working everyday. The pool would be right next to the gym, and getting a good work out with a swim after is almost one of the most relaxing things someone can do for themselves.
I hope to soon revert to a more simple lifestyle in which I can train everyday and do anything athletically I choose to. I've thought about moving back to Israel, at least for a little while...
But as for my cousin, he is only a young man and growing everyday. Who in your family is a superstar athlete? Maybe it's you!
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