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Personal Narrative: Fidel's Life

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A phone alarm rang in the distance of Fidel's room. He woke up, his eyes were half way open. He got up to turn on the light and a strong ray of light hit his eyes. His was squinting for a while until He got used to the light hitting him. Fidel wished he would stay asleep but he knew he had important task to finish, if he will sleep that he will eventually not get it done and his day would be wosten. Fidel knew that today was not the day for him to be a couch potato and rest. He knew that he had to go to his friends house to go play a game of cascaritas. Throughout Fidels childhood his father introduced him to the world of soccer. Fidel was really amazed and passioate about the fact that he is being tought soccer. From Kicking a simple round ball to dribbleing and megging people. Ever sence Fidels passion was to learn and play more soccer throught out his life. Tuesday March 22 was the day Fidels friend nvited him to play a friendly game of cascarita. This time it was Fidels turn to bring the ball to the game. …show more content…

So i went on the phone, called him and accepted his invite. With Confidence and the will and pride to go fidel put on some some adidas shorts and his "GOD"#10 PSG jeresy. He thought othing more can make this day any better that kicking it with friends. He went out side his house to get his ball. He noticed that something was wrong with the ball. It was

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