Ever since my colleagues in school have started playing basketball, I’ve always had Fridays to look forward to. You see, Andrea and I have been cooped up in school and at home for quite some time so we barely have enough opportunities for ourselves or for exercise. With the establishment of the Friday basketball games however, every Friday after work, I can play from 4 in the afternoon to 7 in the evening. All I need to do is to leave Mateo to the care of his Tita and yaya and then I could immediately proceed to the court to shoot some hoops.

Why in the world do I bother? Why now? Well, I’m not exactly getting any younger nor am I becoming fitter as I age. I just thought that if I don’t do anything to keep myself healthy then time might catch up with me sooner than expected. Secondly, I play not just because I have to but also because I want to. You see I used to shoot hoops every weekend back in high school and in college because I like basketball. That hasn’t changed even though I haven’t played the game for a long time.

For me right now, playing is the most convenient and the healthiest way to get in shape. No need for a weight loss pills. No strict diets. And especially no surgical cosmetic procedures to worry about. Not to mention it’s also fun, cheap and readily available.

I’m so hooked on basketball right now that I wish I could play on Wednesdays too. Haha!