Wednesday, December 29, 2004
"When it's over..."
Put in a good 3-set fight in the SF's, but the run's finally ended. Even though it would've been crackin' to get to the Finals and pick up a trophy, I'm content 'cause I feel that my on-court skills got sharpened considerably. All in all, it definitely turned out to be a fun tournament to play in. Until next time...
Put in a good 3-set fight in the SF's, but the run's finally ended. Even though it would've been crackin' to get to the Finals and pick up a trophy, I'm content 'cause I feel that my on-court skills got sharpened considerably. All in all, it definitely turned out to be a fun tournament to play in. Until next time...
Sunday, December 26, 2004
"...Semi-Finals!"
Got another W tonight...6-2, 7-5! In the 2nd set I actually led 4-2, and then Eric [my opponent] reeled off three straight games, taking the lead at 5-4. At that point, I told myself "OK, time to bring it up a notch," and I ended up taking the next 3 to end it at 7-5. Very happy that I didn't listen to the worst part of me, a part that would've just folded the set...
Hopefully I won't have to default my SF match slated for this Wed. at 5pm. If it ultimately turns out that I do have to default, I'm still content in the fact that God is good, a truth that got reinforced over the Christmas '04 wknd. I'm very thankful for all He's provided, mainly in the form of family, friends, and forgiveness...
Got another W tonight...6-2, 7-5! In the 2nd set I actually led 4-2, and then Eric [my opponent] reeled off three straight games, taking the lead at 5-4. At that point, I told myself "OK, time to bring it up a notch," and I ended up taking the next 3 to end it at 7-5. Very happy that I didn't listen to the worst part of me, a part that would've just folded the set...
Hopefully I won't have to default my SF match slated for this Wed. at 5pm. If it ultimately turns out that I do have to default, I'm still content in the fact that God is good, a truth that got reinforced over the Christmas '04 wknd. I'm very thankful for all He's provided, mainly in the form of family, friends, and forgiveness...
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
"On to the Quarter-Finals!"
Happy holidays! Pulled out another victory tonight...6-1 6-2! It's on to the Quarters on Sunday at 3pm...
Now if I could only finish up my shopping...wait, I haven't even started! =p Being the chronic procrastinator that I am, I'm thinkin' it'll all get done on Friday aka Christmas Eve...
Happy holidays! Pulled out another victory tonight...6-1 6-2! It's on to the Quarters on Sunday at 3pm...
Now if I could only finish up my shopping...wait, I haven't even started! =p Being the chronic procrastinator that I am, I'm thinkin' it'll all get done on Friday aka Christmas Eve...
Sunday, December 19, 2004
Won my 1st round Boeing Holiday Tennis Tourney match today...6-1, 6-4! The guy I played, Collin, mentioned that he's on the Kentridge HS varsity team, a team that won the SPSL district championship this year. He told me this before the match, and I immediately thought to myself "OK, time to bring out the poppin' A game." I did just that in the 1st set, and I felt content. Started the 2nd set shaky, diggin' a hole of 1-3, and at that point I got internally disgruntled w/ myself for my lazy play. I ended up wakin' up fr. my impromptu daydreaming, rallying to win it 6-4...on to the 2nd round!
Saturday, December 11, 2004
"Super Saturday"...
1st day off in 12 days, and...I'm filled w/ relief. Theme of the day / wknd. : "fun / relax..."
9-10:30AM: lifting at 24 hr. Fitness...
12-2PM: Ocean's Twelve...
2:30-5PM: 5-on-5 b-ball w/ my PINOY brothers at St. Peter's...
7-9:30PM: Can the SUPERSONICS extend their '04 brilliance to 18-3 against Payton's Celtics? After prematurely cuttin' out of the Key before Seattle's triumph over Memphis, this time I'm definitely staying for the 48+ minutes...
1st day off in 12 days, and...I'm filled w/ relief. Theme of the day / wknd. : "fun / relax..."
9-10:30AM: lifting at 24 hr. Fitness...
12-2PM: Ocean's Twelve...
2:30-5PM: 5-on-5 b-ball w/ my PINOY brothers at St. Peter's...
7-9:30PM: Can the SUPERSONICS extend their '04 brilliance to 18-3 against Payton's Celtics? After prematurely cuttin' out of the Key before Seattle's triumph over Memphis, this time I'm definitely staying for the 48+ minutes...
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Pulled out a W on Sunday...6-2, 6-1! Played on "center court" and entertained the audience...
[*14-3!]
After that thrilling 129-119 OT victory against the Jazz last night, I'm 99.5% convinced that the '04-'05 Seattle SuperSonics aren't a fluke. They're a well-oiled squad that's got the potential to make a big time splash [pun intended!] in the play-offs. Their team chemistry is impeccable, and in today's NBA that's currently all about the individual stars, that counts for a lot. You don't need to look any further than last year's NBA champ the Pistons and this year's Olympics to see how much the team concept translates into a winning brand
of basketball...
[*14-3!]
After that thrilling 129-119 OT victory against the Jazz last night, I'm 99.5% convinced that the '04-'05 Seattle SuperSonics aren't a fluke. They're a well-oiled squad that's got the potential to make a big time splash [pun intended!] in the play-offs. Their team chemistry is impeccable, and in today's NBA that's currently all about the individual stars, that counts for a lot. You don't need to look any further than last year's NBA champ the Pistons and this year's Olympics to see how much the team concept translates into a winning brand
of basketball...
