Well it is now how you say 2:30 a.m. and only a few hours away till IST time. I seriously do not know what chapter we are in the book. I come in, sit down in front of my computer, set up yahoo euchre and AIM, then play and chat for about 3 hours of class time. I actually do participate during class discussions, but only to make it seem like I am aware of what we are discussing about.

Some of us helped V moved the other day and it got me thinking about house management. I know I had a few conversations with people about this. Yes, owning a house is a good long term investment and hey you can call it your place. However, I think a lot of people overlook how much work you actually have to put into it. Like last year, at first, I did so rarely mow the lawn and neighbors complained. This year, I'm a little more aware of it, and even now that I'm getting some type of automatic garage door installed that is killing me too. It sucks to just sit around at home waiting for people to come over to install it. Or even cleaning up my own mess (which there is plenty of), I think a lot of us wish it would just take care of itself.

For the last 48 hours, what has been on my mind now has been b-ball. I was excited as I have now recieved the letter for CBC to regulate at this year's CCUC tournament. On Saturday, I got a chance to make out it out to Cougie's game, congrats to their team on advancing. However, I noticed who else was in this league, and that was J.R. and Romeo, our tournament nemesis at MSU over the past few years now. I wish I could just play in this league now just to get another crack at them after our early bow out at this year's tournament. A couple of weeks ago, I gave my commitment to a friend in playing in a b-ball tournament with him during July 4th weekend. My parents were talking to me these past couple of days about doing the unthinkable road trip to Minnesota. Again I would love to go back because I miss my family out there. This time my parents goal was to get to Minneapolis, going through the U.P. of Michigan and I look forward to that just because I would like to see what is up there and admire God's creation. Plus I looked forward to spending some family time with my folks since this summer is non stop school and Day Camp with no breaks nor vacation. However, I have pretty much made up my mind now that I will be true to my word and play in this tournament because I want another chance to play against J.R. and Romeo.

Then came today, after Tuesday night v-ball, I was really set on resting my knee till Monday. In only less than 10 hours, I get to go and see the specialist at Beaumont, and he'll probably run some tests on me to discuss if I will have to look at surgery. But it was hard to stay away from the temptation, seeing some of the CBC boyz battle against the Mandarin crew, was hard to get away from it. So of course, I gotta play, and I don't another step which was a big risk, I played without my new knee brace. I have learned just how much this thing immobilizes me and it is annoying. It felt wierd playing for the first time in a couple of weeks and I gotta admit I was a bit timid at times, trying to see where my timing was exactly. It was frustrating to know that I didn't feel like I played to where I wanted to play at. It's another thing when people tell you that though, which is fine now because to me then now that I look at it, is that obviously I wasn't playing good enough for them either. So this will only fuel my desire at the Rec Center after Beaumont as I feel it is time to hit the weight room harder than ever.

Do you believe?
No more doubters,
No more hating,
It's time to,
Put up
Or shut up
No fear
No Surrender
Only the strong survive
Have faith
And keep it

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