I can't even think of Sydney without a smile coming to my face. She is one of the most outgoing, personable, dare I say CHIPPER(!) people I have ever met. She exudes positivity and affection. I remember, shortly after I first met her, I saw her in the hall one day. She seemed so excited to see me: "HI MR. WADGE!!! HOW ARE YOU DOING?!?!?". I was so confused. I honestly thought she was getting me mixed up with someone else. Why else would she be so enthused?
Turns out that that's just the way she is. What a beautiful way to go through life. I'm sure that Sydney has her down days (just like the rest of us), but when she is feeling good (which seems like most of the time) she is not afraid to be fully expressed. The default setting for so many people seems to be "grumpy" or "annoyed" or "dissatisfied". Imagine if more people were like Sydney: laughing and cheering their way through life.
When I say Sydney is fully expressed I really mean it. She has been good enough to help out with reffing volleyball this year (Sydney . She was helping out with a grade 10 girls game a few weeks ago. It was a close game and - of course - the refs need to stay neutral focused. Sydney told me after that it was hard to do her job properly at the end because she was breaking into tears as our team got closer and close to victory. Hahahaha! I'm sure this happens to professional referees all the time. Hahaha!
You are such a huge positive presence around our school, Sydney. Thanks for all the joy you bring people in your life (including ME!). Never lose your tremendous spirit and that amazing smile of yours. All the best!!