Oh man, it's been a while since I stepped on that court. And when I did yesterday, that was it... The feeling was remarkably indescribable. I felt like I was me. Being on the court, has always calmed me down. It's almost like the feeling of me being in the bathroom, and no one could do a thing to me all because I'm in the washroom. I felt like I could do anything on that court... Jump as high as I wish, run as fast as I want, throw the ball as hard as I desire, and nobody could stop me, all because that's what we do on that court! There were 10 others on that court, and it still didn't matter to me.
As we know, the coach could change, so could the teammates. But the thing that I felt that didn't differ from the many times I have played in the past, was the court. Every moment I felt tired and took a break from the runs and passes, I got right back up onto my feet to go on playing. I don't quite know what helped me up there.
Then there was a time when we were doing circuits and fast passes, I tripped on my footwork and fell onto the ground, hurt my "already injured" ankle. A part of me was waiting for some senior to come pick me up. But then, I knew, no one will help me up. Maybe they would but they wouldn't in the future. With this, I feel quite nostalgic for SL.
Coach wants me to take these trainings more seriously and go for more sessions. But I don't see why I should. After all, I'm just there to enjoy the session. Still, he has a point.
It isn't as easy as I had thought. It needs so much of effort, endurance and perseverance to just go through the training session. It also takes me 2 hours to get to that court. But then, a cousin of mine questioned, "What's 2 hours of a life-time?" After reading that and another from Pomi saying, "So what if it's 2 hours? If it makes you feel like your at the top of the world then why not?", I agreed that they have a point. They're right. What will that 2 hours do to me? And I go there for the feel. Like said, the feeling of being on that court and being so focussed to the thing I enjoy refreshes me. So screw the 2-hour ride.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Setafire 09 is done
Hmm... a year went by so fast. Another Setafire camp also went in the blink of an eye. All the excitement and longing disappeared, but now, again, it begins for the next one in 2010. Whatever it is, this year's Setafire was another success story to be kept and retold. Like always, there were ups and downs. However, we all managed to handle them well enough to pull through that 2 weeks together.
Worked with the human beings who were excited to come back to Thailand or Omkoi to be specific. Everyone was energetic and ready. Nadia was another great person. She was tough and strong. She made my trip there worth the 9-hour bus ride :P And of course the others, Natasha, Scott, Sears, Kavin and yes, the new additions to the team, Ping and P Aek. The souls which were moved by the people in Omkoi. And not forgetting the youths who came back to help us. P Fah and Sayan. There were many who couldn't be there physically. But they were supporting us from wherever they were. And the team approeciates it.
I didn't get to spend time with the team out of Omkoi that much. Didn't really have one of those long talks with my dearest Pine. But we did hang out... Kao Soi and Banana Strips were remembered from the last Setafire. And as always, there's something new to treasure and ponder upon over and over again...
~"Nadia, Nadia with your long golden hair"~
~Scott's rapping video~
~Painting the place~
~My banana cravings~
~The old saggy dog~
I'm sure that there's more. Just can't really remember them all right now. But we will as we meet all over again.
Next year, we've got plans. YAY! But it's a year from now. Sigh. I'm just glad that all of us made use of summer breaks in the right way. And yes, we have to thank the Omkoi youths for being part of our camp. Without them, Setafire wouldn't be complete.
From me personally, I had a great time. I learnt a lot. And I can't wait for the one next year :D
Thanking everyone who helped in Setafire 09 for sacrificing their time, adjusting to the difficult circumstances and giving in all their efforts.
Omkoi brings the best in people~~
Worked with the human beings who were excited to come back to Thailand or Omkoi to be specific. Everyone was energetic and ready. Nadia was another great person. She was tough and strong. She made my trip there worth the 9-hour bus ride :P And of course the others, Natasha, Scott, Sears, Kavin and yes, the new additions to the team, Ping and P Aek. The souls which were moved by the people in Omkoi. And not forgetting the youths who came back to help us. P Fah and Sayan. There were many who couldn't be there physically. But they were supporting us from wherever they were. And the team approeciates it.
I didn't get to spend time with the team out of Omkoi that much. Didn't really have one of those long talks with my dearest Pine. But we did hang out... Kao Soi and Banana Strips were remembered from the last Setafire. And as always, there's something new to treasure and ponder upon over and over again...
~"Nadia, Nadia with your long golden hair"~
~Scott's rapping video~
~Painting the place~
~My banana cravings~
~The old saggy dog~
I'm sure that there's more. Just can't really remember them all right now. But we will as we meet all over again.
Next year, we've got plans. YAY! But it's a year from now. Sigh. I'm just glad that all of us made use of summer breaks in the right way. And yes, we have to thank the Omkoi youths for being part of our camp. Without them, Setafire wouldn't be complete.
From me personally, I had a great time. I learnt a lot. And I can't wait for the one next year :D
Thanking everyone who helped in Setafire 09 for sacrificing their time, adjusting to the difficult circumstances and giving in all their efforts.
Omkoi brings the best in people~~
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