Happy anniversary to my knee. A year
has passed since that life changing event. Despite the time that has
elapsed I do not feel 100%. I can run but not accelerate into a
sprint. I can jump but not leap. Physically I know I need to
strengthen myself in order to get back in shape. My Rehab and
Orthopedic doctors gave me their clearance months ago. It is all up
to me to get my healthy lifestyle back. However, I use work as an
excuse for eating my time. Am I afraid that I wont get back my old
form?
In basketball, I am not the best
offensive player. I am weak and small so it is a disadvantage for me
to rough it up in the shaded area. My outside shooting percentage is
not accurate too. My dribbling and passing needs work as well. I
could say that my bread and butter is defense. I could hound the ball
handler anytime. I could swipe the ball while the opponent goes for a
break away layup. I could sacrifice my body to get a charge. I could
block the bigs from the blindside.
In ultimate, my throws badly needs
improvement. I only know flick and backhand. In addition, I get
rattled especially when I am marked and throw Hail Mary passes. I
could play mid but I need to work on the timing of my cuts. I could
play long and catch those huck throws like a dog. But just like in
basketball, I live in defense specifically in zone.
However, with my not fully healed knee
how could I do all those things that I mentioned? It is very
frustrating indeed. Yet, I have to start somewhere in order to move
forward. And what great way to honor my comeback through playing in
my first ever international tournament!
I joined a team which was only formed
for the tournament. Lacing up my cleats and stepping on the field
gave me butterflies again for I know physically I am not 100%. All
that aside, I could not ask for a better first experience. I really
learned tons of stuff and met new people from various parts of Asia.
It was truly a great honor to play in
team who really loves the game and with excellent spirit. Though it
still pains me to think that we lost by Universal, as a first timer
reaching the finals was a bonus. It may appear as a failure of not
winning the championship. Yet, it is just a lost game, not heart. Now
I am one step closer to getting my mojo back to success.
