Day 262/365

     I got to shoot another basketball game tonight. Plus, my volatile psycho of a neighbor is out of town for at least tonight, if not longer. Today is a good day. 

Day 259/365

     The day has finally come; volleyball season is over, and basketball season is only just beginning! I covered my first game tonight, and loved every minute of it. Unfortunately I could only stay for the first  two quarters, because I had to get back to the office to get the photos in by the print deadline for tomorrow's paper. Hopefully I'll get to stay for a full game at some point. I've missed playing basketball so much; I literally think I've only gotten to play once or twice since I played in high school. I was never very good, but I always had so much fun playing nevertheless. None of my friends or living immediate family share the interest in the sport with me, and shooting hoops by yourself only keeps you going for so long. There are an indefinite number of things I miss about my dad, but hanging out in the driveway playing one-on-one or playing horse or just seeing who can shoot the farthest is definitely in the top ten.

Day 142/365

     Nothing all too interesting for today's post, but it's basketball-related and I'll always have a soft spot for basketball. There was a press conference today to announce details for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for next summer. Apparently it's this basketball tournament that started in this guy's driveway years ago and has steadily become a regional staple. I was all excited to hopefully either cover the event or participate in it until I found out it's not until next year. Oh well... I'll just have to settle for the court at the park nearby.