My Confession Box

Saturday, September 06, 2008

Recently, I got really in-to the physical aspect. I have been reading from various sources how to improve my physique and ultimately it isn’t all for the sake of NS, but for my passion basketball. Compared to most of the Singaporeans, I am slightly above average in terms of height and jump power so most of the time when playing basketball I am always playing the role Centre. Basically what most people know about them is that they are large and slow, they rebound, put up impressive defensive display and score within the post. My recent trip to Australia made me realize that height and jump power can no longer be my forte. There are many out there who are taller and who can jump higher, in fact I am rather short as compared to most of them. That’s why I’m going to train my dexterity and dribbling techniques. To make the most drastic transition, from a centre to a point guard. (The main idea most people have of a point guard is one who is small in size and fast, good at dribbling, able to score from a distance and a coach on the court who makes the right decisions) Ok, so if you did observe the 2 descriptions it is like totally opposite.
I am so envious of people who are born in the US, their parents are supposedly more open minded and they get to develop their talents. Compare athletes from Singapore to the USA, I believe that there is higher chances for a normal individual to develop his or her talents. There are so many talented streetballers in the USA, if you were to compare them with Singapore one’s they are younger and even more talented.
Ok! Enough with myself being green in envy of others. I want to join University of Queensland’s basketball team in the future. I want to experience official tournaments, making friends and experiencing hardship. I believe that my new training regime along with National Service will beef me up.
Some call themselves perfectionists, although I don’t count myself as one however I am easily disappointed by my performance at times. I understand that things don’t change immediately, Rome wasn’t built in a day, I need to have more patience. School has started and I have been putting in my fair share of effort but the outcome isn’t exactly going the way in which I hope for it to be. I need to develop more confidence and to be more outspoken.

(I hope I can dribble like the above)

the origin.11:16 PM