I want to be infinite

it's impossible but i will try

Overconfidence

Confidence is my strength

Overconfidence is my weakness

"If every basketball player 

worked as hard as I did,

I'd be out of a job."

~steve nash

Tsakoys vs No-Na-Me

This is the best game I've ever played!

This is one epic game too!

We are considered underdogs because of the opponents' heights.  But we manage to lead in the first half.  In the game we appear to be stronger because of our scoring ability and rebounding as well as defense.

I didn't start the game.  I entered 2nd quarter.  As soon as I touched the ball, I felt a different confidence from inside.  I passed the ball to the wing and he passed it back.  Having the confidence I never had, I drove right with my head up, seeing everyone on the floor, I passed the ball to Mow and got my first assist.  Then every possession I successfully manage to assist my teammates.  I was not afraid to turn the ball over for I was so confident with my dribbling skills.

I defended hard too.  Nobody can break the defense I was giving.

But I didn't play that long.  I was just a substitute for this team and I understood it.  Then, we lost.

It was an epic game and I am certain that I did a very good job that I don't need anybody to give me compliments.

The key was Patience and Confidence.

After the game, No-Na-Me's players said that I should be playing for them.  It was some sort of sweet revenge that I manage to give them a hard fought game.  I was contented with the outcome.  It was fun and I manage to show my skills.  That's what sports are all about.  Winning is just secondary.

Lost to Rookies?

I thought our game was 10:30 but it started at 9.

I was late. 

I arrived at the end of first half and the score was 6-21 in favor of the rookies.  I was confident that we can chase the lead down.  I started the 2nd half.  I saw my team mates' shots missing badly.

The thing is I tried to keep calm and patient just like what I learned from AJ.  I played a passer and a defender.  The game turned into our side.  

The lead came down to 4.  Until I turned the ball over and the opponent successfully made a 3 point shot.

I was leading the team to victory but I felt like that one wrong move turned it all out.

It's not too late, there's still plenty of time but my team mates' shots was missing again.  I cannot drive to the hoop for an easy score because the team we're against are taller than me.  

I didn't feel like I did my best because I hesitated a lot.  I wasn't comfortable with my dribbling skills that time.  I turned the ball over twice.  My defense wasn't that solid.

Then I was tired 5 mins left on the clock.  I sitted on the bench and watch them play.  I was disappointed with my turnovers because I let my team mates down.  We lost.

Everyone was sad but I still have a smile on my face making them feel like I'm confident that we will win the next games.

AJ, who was very disappointed, told me that my game had improved a lot and that if I were in the court in the first quarter there's no chance the opponent will lead.  That compliment was one of the best because I know AJ never compliment people just for the sake of making them feel good. 

Now, that's a booster for me.  

Next game, more confidence.

Nobody can steal the ball away from me.  I am fast and accurate.  I am a tight defender.

I wont have any turnover again.

I think 2 steps ahead.

I will win.

New Basketball Shooting Form

Keyword: Square

Square shoulders to the basket
Shooting hand is always square or in a perfect L shape.
Wrist bended almost 90 degrees backwards.
Point elbow to the rim.

Envy

“Envy
comes from people's ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts”

Boy Labo

I went to the gym today to play basketball.  There's this nerd looking Chinese guy wearing eyeglasses.  At once, I said to myself, "He's a nerd trying hard to play basketball."  Then, after about 10mins, we played.  OMG, the nerd guy is a shooting god.  He is weak when it comes to lay up, but his shooting is just amazing.  His shooting form is a perfect L-shape.  He handles the ball well.  I wanna be as good as this guy when it comes to shooting.  By the way.. Don't forget, I BLOCKED HIM TWICE! bwhaha!

practice...

Get up!

Everybody gets knock down, how quick are you going to get up?

Knight and Day

One of the coolest movies I've ever watched.. not only that it has no dull scenes but because I learned to be calm in times that it's so pleasurable to panic. xD

don't worry, i got this!

Leadership

A GOOD leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a GREAT leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves

Imagination

I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon
my imagination. Imagination is more important
than knowledge. Knowledge is limited.
Imagination encircles the world.

-Albert Einstein

Patience is the Companion of Wisdom

Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience.  
Patience can't be acquired overnight. It is just like building up a muscle. Every day you need to work on it.
He that can have Patience, can have what he will

Toy Story 3 Effect on Me

Yesterday, my girl and I watched Toy Story 3.  Watching movies makes me learn something but this movie made me realize something that made my eye teary.  The scene when the toys would be burned and whatever they do, they can't save themselves anymore.(I'm saying themselves because those toys are alive in the story)  Woody, who was a very intelligent leader, have given up too.  While I was watching this scene, I looked at my girl.  She is so beautiful and so fun to be with.  I realized that 1 lifespan is too short for us to have fun together.  I then smiled and promised myself that from now on, I will always make her happy and take care of her no matter what.  I will do my best to be the best man I can be.  After I graduate, I'm going to pursue our dreams for our families and for us.  I will be very healthy so that she won't cry that I'll be leaving her early because of illnesses that are acquired through abusing one's body.  I know a lifetime won't be enough for us to be together but i will make her have the best life anybody ever had.