Another Day Full of Basketball

First Game
Downside: We lost to the youth team who has been training almost everyday for two months.
Upside: We were there for the first half of the game. If it was the finals, I guess we would have a chance.

Second Game
Downside: The luck of the game was poles apart.
Upside: It was an eye opener for us.

Third Game
Downside: I missed the potential game winning long 3 which was straight... just short.
Upside: We won in the extra period.

Conclusion: 2 days, 5 teams, 6 games, ended up with a tiny 3rd place trophy plus 1k.

Extra: I believe in every game, whatever the circumstances are, we have a chance to win. All we need to do is to put all our acts together, have some heart and determination.. and of course, luck is greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to another accomplishment? :)

Full of Basketball

First Game
Downside:
My knees got pipi. Ouch! It was my first stint on the court... it was the first sequence.. and then there. What should I have done? Prevent the fall? Or continue it? Damn wood burn! Ewwy!
Upside:
We won.

Second Game
Downside:
The team only scored 2 points -- split free throws, in the 3rd quarter. Fouls were nt called. Point blank baskets missed.
Upside:
I made 8 points in the 4th quarter. We won!

Third Game
Downside:
Sorry sorry... no more battery no more battery.
Upside:
We won.

For the first time in my 25 years of existence... I got full of basketball. Then again, it was 3 games in a day with only 1 game rest in between, who wouldn't? Take note, I had my first Muay Thai experience.

Another set of 3 games tom. Wish me luck!

The Science of 8 Limbs

I had another first experience awhile ago. Being the feeling health and fit addict that I am, I joined my officemate in a session of Muay Thai. The instructors/Krus were very accommodating and funny. First we did some stretching, then introduction to Muay Thai a.k.a. the science of 8 limbs. Afterwards, Kru taught us the basic weapons and blocks. Last part was sparing and cool down.

All in all it was a great experience. It was a good kind of pain. Sarap mag-pawis. At the same time, hopefully I picked up some stuff on how to protect myself in case of emergencies.

Lesson learned: protect my "jew". :)

Will be back on Friday! :)

Basketball and Love

Basketball is like love. There is risk involved in every game that you play. In each game there is a risk for you to not only get physically hurt but for you to get emotionally hurt as well. Likewise, in love you let yourself out in the open and allow the other party to hurt you.

Despite all the risks involved, I still love basketball. I guess all the challenges, struggles, pains and sadness will be nothing since there is hope to overcome all these. Winning compensates for everything.

I really owe a lot to the sport. Up to now, it still teaches me a whole lot about life. It is about hardwork, teamwork, respect, trust, hope, perseverance, humility and camaraderie.

I hope and pray that this weekend will be our weekend. Jess, if this is our time, may it be done. If not, then I will accept it... Like what they say.. "it is alright to fall a thousand times. As long as your remember the fight and not the falling".

Passing Straws

ok. great. i am part of the "cult".

there are no words to describe the experience over the weekend...i am just too overwhelmed.

to the staffers, music crew and everyone who made this event possible... maraming salamat!
to my sponsor... good job!
to the core... L0gH0use, L0gLit, ViceRect0r and Rect0r, welcome.
to my BatchR00m-ates --- mammy, last minute ilonggo comedian, single and ready to mingle, h-- gigolo, spandex, teach, 1k taba... it was great sharing this experience with you guys.
to my family.. i <3 you.

basta ikaw lord.
i will always "be in love".

ydwtl@32
passing straws