If not and so on

[ripley]

Hi folks!
Can you help me with these sentences?


My parents didn't know that already from that moment a passion for tennis was growing inside my bones.......my mother took me to my first tennis lesson at eight years of age. From that day I have never put down my racket if not for eating or sleeping (and occasionally studying). ....I started taking part in regional and national tournaments.... I would like two dreams to come true: to become a professional tennis player or a well respected doctor. I would be happy in both jobs.

Thank you. Ripley

[Mister Micawber]

Hi Ripley,

Here you go:

'My parents didn't know that already from that moment a passion for tennis was growing within me.......my mother took me to my first tennis lesson when I was eight years old. From that day I have never put down my racket except for eating and sleeping (and occasionally studying). ....I started taking part in regional and national tournaments.... I would like either of two dreams to come true: to become a professional tennis player or a well-respected doctor. I would be happy in either job."

(There may be other opinions.)