Because generally speaking, the rude and dangerous behavior of climbing trees is the exclusive right of boys, and few girls like climbing trees. But it happened that my girlfriends and I loved this sport very much.
When we were young, the countryside was still a little backward. Children in our countryside usually finish their homework, without other entertainment programs, and we can't help the farm work in the field. So I have enough time to play alone in the village.
Among them, climbing trees is our favorite sport. This is also my best skill.
In fact, I was timid and stupid when I was a child. Playing games with friends is often the worst time. I can't keep up with everyone's rhythm. In team games, I am often the one who holds me back. Every time a friend discovers a new entertainment, I am also the last one to master the skills. Therefore, it has been repeatedly rejected by partners.
However, I also have something they can't pray for, that is, I am good at climbing trees.
It seems that I have some talent and specialty in climbing trees. Almost self-taught
I can't prove how old I started learning this sport. Anyway, since I learned to climb trees, I have always felt a little inferior in front of my friends, and finally I have something to be proud of and show off.
I remember that there was a small forest in the west of my old house, and all kinds of trees were planted in the forest.
There are poplars, locust trees, pear trees and several neem trees.
That small forest almost carried my whole childhood. Still visible in dreams.
There were no electric fans in the countryside at that time. In summer, people who have had a hot lunch have nowhere to hide, so every day at noon, our family will take bowls to eat in the Woods in the west.
Several big trees in the forest are flourishing, shielding us from the scorching sun. The family sat under the tree, enjoying the cool while eating.
Every day after lunch, I put down my bowl and climbed a nearby neem tree with a thick bowl.
We are also very particular about climbing trees. There are many kinds of trees, and our favorite is neem, because the trunk of neem is smooth and generally straight, and the branches of neem are flat and grow around. It is convenient for us to sit or lie comfortably on it after climbing up.
Not as prickly as locust trees, nor as criss-crossing as elms.
The neem tree has neither creepy thorns nor so many messy branches. It's really the best choice for us to climb mountains.
A few of our friends first looked up at the top to make sure that the branches on it were enough to support our thin bodies. Take off your shoes at once, and try to hold the trunk with your arms first, feeling that your arms can grasp the trunk. Then you push hard with your hands, and then your legs are stuck to the trunk, clamped with your knees and feet, and your legs touch the ground. Then you put your arms up again, your hands around your legs, and then you use your hands and feet. In this way, you can climb to a branch in two or three minutes, then your legs and one hand continue to exert their strength, and the other hand can grasp the branch freely.
After climbing up, I looked down at the people below. At that moment, I suddenly had a heavenly happiness. Full of pride and pride. Then I was excited and happy to urge my friend to climb up quickly.
The following people also began to rub their hands. After a while, be brave Climb first, then sit next to me, and then climb up slowly like us.
So some friends are playing happily on the branches.
At that time, we had just learned a few Chinese characters, and we would take a pencil sharpener and carve a few crooked small characters on the trunk. I will also pick a lot of leaves and brush them on my cheeks and body. The cool feeling will make people feel refreshed.
I was tired of playing in the tree, so I slipped down and spread the picked leaves on the ground. Several friends were lying flat on it, with their heads in their hands, looking up at the blue sky, and there were waves of embarrassing crying in their ears.
Occasionally, a few sparrows bounce and twitter. I think that is the best memory of our childhood.
Of course, uncontrolled tree climbing like us often coexists with danger. But we were lucky, and we always robbed one after another.
I remember that in the early autumn of that year, the weather was a little cold, and our clothes were changed into long-sleeved trousers.
It was windy that day. On Sunday, we finished our homework, and it was meaningless to wander around, so we unconsciously turned to a big tree at the head of the village. That is a big neem tree thicker than our waist. It must be very old. The straight trunk is towering into the sky. We have coveted this big tree for a long time, but because of its height and brawniness, we have never tried to climb it.
There was really nothing to do that day. We got under that tree, and I don't know which friend suddenly suggested that we climb this tree to play.
A few people are a little hesitant.
At this time, someone encouraged me. You are always the best at climbing trees. Please try it first. As long as you can climb up, we will follow.
I'm a little scared, too I looked at the trunk thicker than my waist and had no clue.
At this time, some friends were booing, saying that you brag and climb trees all day, and you should try!
My stubborn temper was ignited.
Now take off your shoes, walk under the tree, hold it and start climbing. This climb only found that the tree was much thicker than before, and my arms could hardly be grasped, making it difficult to climb up.
However, I still can't help climbing, and the big talk has been forgotten.
Finally, with great effort, I finally climbed to the branch and sat down to catch my breath.
The following friends looked up at me with envy and hatred, and their eyes were full of admiration and worship. I also get carried away and bow my head proudly.
Who knows, suddenly a strong wind blew, and I was on my guard. One hand was released, and I leaned back to one side and almost slipped. Fortunately, my other hand didn't let go, clutching the trunk tightly.
I broke out in a cold sweat, my heart was pounding, and I quickly slipped down the trunk. Because I was nervous and fast, when I slipped down, my thin pants were scratched and my legs were scratched, and my blood suddenly flowed.
My friends quickly helped me back home, and of course I was scolded by my mother.
Later, every time I think of the scene that day, I feel scared. At that time, if I didn't grasp it and really fell, my life would definitely be over, and I would be seriously injured if I didn't die.
However, that is, after that day, several friends who used to laugh at me for dragging my feet by playing games changed their views on me. In their view, it turns out that I have something extraordinary, and I am not as useless as I thought before.
Since then, until today, I have gradually discovered a truth. Each of us is unique in this world. Each of us has our own bright spots, our own advantages and our own specialties. Maybe other people who are good at it know nothing about it. Maybe what you have is beyond others' reach.
Therefore, each of us should know ourselves, know our strengths and weaknesses, give full play to our strengths and advantages in life and work, foster strengths and avoid weaknesses, and don't deliberately imitate and envy others. Be yourself, let your strengths and specialties add luster to your life and win a place.