I grew up as a child when computers were not a household item. Online gaming did not exist. If I wanted to play video games for most part, I had to go to the arcade..Anyways, I am getting off track..
I enjoy PLAYING basketball. I used to play it all the time. I enjoyed getting out of school and playing basketball with friends. I remember as I got older and graduated, I worked full time and then played basketball after work. I lived in areas most of my life where a game of basketball was easy to come by.
Where I live now, there is very little opportunity to play basketball. No one plays. They all want to drink alcohol and play softball.
When I first moved here, there were some players and we played at my local church that had an indoor basketball court. I was good at it. Other players gave me nickname of swoop because I liked to drive a lot and do lay-ups and such shots that they did not think I would make.
Well time passes and people get older or injured so no one plays anymore. I have feelings for the basketball court at the church that I used to play as an old girlfriend. You remember the good times but no touchy!
I recently played in a local charity game and I did OK according to others, but I did not play like I wanted to. I know I can not drive like I used to. I found this out a couple years ago when I did play in a game and my upper body went but my knees and feet did not. I have adjusted my game to outside shooting and did well at it.
I miss that feeling of playing a game that I enjoyed and felt that I did well at. I hate running but in basketball, I did not notice the running up and down the court. It was fun.
Once Upon A Time..I was a basketball player and I was able to find pickup games to play and people to play against. I used to be able to go to the church at night and play games. Now I look at the basketball court and remember what was once my friend is now teasing me.
I still want to play, but the opportunity is not there.
What is YOUR Once Upon A Time…..
