Once upon a time in a small town, there was a young boy named Tim who always felt bored after school. His afternoons were filled with nothing but the same old routine(常规事), and he longed for something exciting.
One day, as Tim was walking home from school, he noticed a group of his classmates playing baseball in a nearby park. They were passing the ball loudly and happily. Tim felt a pang of pity for himself, as he had never been part of such an enjoyable activity.
"What's the matter, Tim?" asked his friend, Sarah, noticing his unhappy feelings. Tim answered, "I wish I could join them, but I' ve never played baseball before, and I'm afraid I' ll be bad at it."
Sarah, being a confident(自信的) and encouraging classmate, said, "That's no problem at all! We can learn together." After that, she explained that there was a volleyball game later. They could practise passing the ball for that.
Feeling hopeful, Tim agreed to join Sarah for some practice. They went to the school's volleyball court, and she taught him how to pass the ball with confidence. Tim found the activity to be both relaxing and enjoyable, and he began to score points in their friendly matches.
As the days went by, Tim's skills improved, and he became less bored after school. He started to look forward to the chance to play with his classmates. He went from being a boy who. found everything boring to one who was excited about after-school activities.
One day, during a close and exciting game, Tim made a fantastic play that helped his team win. His classmates cheered loudly, and he felt pleased and proud of himself. He realized that trying new things and stepping out of his comfort zone(区) could be exciting and rewarding(值得的).
From that day on, Tim's life was far from boring. He enjoyed the journey of learning new sports and making new friends. He learned that sometimes, all it takes is a choice to change one' s life for the better. And so, Tim's after-school hours became a time of enjoyment, growth, and the magic of discovering new interests.