tHe LoVe Of My LiFe:):):)
BASKETBALL – the word that gives me an adrenaline rush . To others it maybe just a forty minute game . But for me it is the very reason why life is so meaningful. Initially I started playing basketball just to burn calories , but little did I know what was in store for me . Slowly it became one of my main priorites .
Basketball is a team game where you support each other on and off court . The team’s priorites prevail over individual interests . In my team all of us happen to be average players but the miracles we can create together as a team is something all other teams are envious about. We live together as one big happy family. I dunno whether it’s the parties ,outstation tournaments or those millions of practice sessions that brought us closer but whatever it is , I am glad that the bonding happened . For otherwise I would have missed out on knowing such wonderful people .
Letme confess I have had my highs and lows . There have been times when I would just breakdown and say “This is it . I cannot take more. I will QUIT!.” But the love and passion for my game that lies within will keep the spark alive.
Today I just returned from a tournament and we lost by 2 BASKETS ! yes u read that right 2 BASKETS ! All we did this summer was practice and all of us even gave up our shopping sessions, parties and not to forget long vacation trips only because we wanted to focus on our game. Also since there are very limited opportunities in India, it is important that we make the best use of every opportunity that comes by our way. So even a single loss can be very demoralizing.
Today we have lost the battle but definitely have won the war , for I know that we are the only team that will remain a team no matter what. This tournament has taught us only if you fall will you learn to get up . Hence we are all ready to BOUNCE BACK!:)
hey tanu! i'm not much of a sportsperson, so when i hear people gushing about their games i feel more than a little lost. but i really enjoyed reading your post. it's so easy to be skeptical and underestimate somebody's passions, whether they be sport, music, books..whatever, really. but it's so cool the way your love for the game makes every word in this post flow, and make for quick, but awesome reading. and as for the critique part of the comment, i confess, this is one of my favorite posts on the blog simply because it captured my interest from the first sentence, and kept it till the last. all hail tanu! :D
xoxo
jooni