So, I got this idea stuck in my head after re-watching “Love & Basketball” the other night. I mean, that movie, it’s a classic, right? It gets you thinking about life, love, and all that stuff. It got me feeling all nostalgic and inspired, and I thought, why not try to do something with that inspiration?
First off, I dug out my old basketball. It was kinda deflated and dusty, sitting in the corner of my garage. Pumped that bad boy up, and it felt good, you know? Like old times. Then, I headed over to the local park, the one with the basketball court that’s always empty in the mornings. It was a bit chilly, but I didn’t mind. I started with some simple dribbling, just getting the feel of the ball again. Rusty, man, I was rusty!
- Tried some layups, missed most of them, haha.
- Worked on my free throws, those were a bit better.
- Even attempted a few three-pointers, but let’s just say I’m no Steph Curry.
But you know what? It wasn’t about being good. It was about, like, connecting with something. Remembering that feeling of being young and full of dreams, just like Quincy and Monica in the movie. And it wasn’t just about basketball, either. “Love & Basketball” is also about pursuing your passions, no matter what. It makes you think about what you really want out of life.
So, after my little basketball session, I came home and started brainstorming. What’s my “basketball,” you know? What am I passionate about that I might have been neglecting? I grabbed my notebook and just started writing. Ideas, dreams, goals, whatever came to mind. I wrote down things like learning a new song on my guitar, starting a small garden, and even writing more regularly, like I’m doing now.
It felt good to put things down on paper.
It’s like, the movie reminded me that it’s okay to chase after the things you love, even if it’s scary or you’re not sure how it’ll turn out. Just like Monica chose basketball, I’m choosing to put some energy into the things that make me happy. And it all started with a movie and a dusty old basketball. Funny how things work out, right?