Photos like these haunt me as I sit in a coffeeshop with my book, as I dgaf wut the prof thinks in lecture, ‘how is it that I sit here so many days of my life and have yet to see so much that I plan to’.
These seemingly perfect photos are depressing but if anything they always tell me to stop daydreaming and focus on the moment at hand, cause it’s the only road leading me out to see the world someday
WHY the hell did I just watch Hibbert’s, 7-foot-something, defensive presence sitting so that the Lebron’s eyes almost fell outta hit face on the last 2 plays when noticing the Pacer’s #1 hindrance at a layup was not on the floor!? I was proud of young gun Paul George and the coach $@)!@$)”ed it up
On a quick study break in front of the Oviatt Library, atop the steps overlooking the empty seats setup for graduation. I found this moment inspiring, a photographic implant of what I want to one day look out on again, instead a person in each chair and the golden moment of feeling scroll in my hand. What will mean more is knowing my parents will be there watching, seeing their son finally did it and they did well. This moment just became more important for what it will mean to them than for me. I want it even more now than I did 10 min before, break over.
On a quick study break in front of the Oviatt Library, atop the steps overlooking the empty seats setup for graduation. I found this moment inspiring, a photographic implant of what I want to one day look out on again, instead a person in each chair and the golden moment of feeling scroll in my hand. What will mean more is knowing my parents will be there watching, seeing their son finally did it and they did well. This moment just became more important for what it will mean to them than for me. I want it even more now than I did 10 min before, break over.
The Beautiful Artistry of Kobe Bryant (by jedichris8)
One of my favorites. The part where shane Battier and Bruce Bowen literally have their palm thrown in Kobe’s line of vision, still puzzles me. How is that even possible?
Legends are who they are because they can make the smallest, ordinary detail of their craft look extraordinary.
For the past month I’ve listened to mostly this short playlist to keep me going H.A.M., its now finals week, the week I stress the most but live for.
1. Nelly - The Champ
2. Script - Hall of Fame
3. Gym Class Heroes - Fighter
4. Eminen - Till I collapse
5. Lupe Fiasco - Show Goes On
GL
Michael Jordan at 50 still competitive as ever
In the summers of 1997 and 98 I was fortunate enough to attend MJ’s basketball camp. When I met him it was like shaking hands with God, took photos and autographs etc., but the best part was I got to represent my squad for his all-star game and he laughed when he heard the other coaches call me “shorty doo-wop” - don’t ask why I forgot.
But the 2 years I went to his camp were the last 2 years he played in Chicago which in mine and many would agree were his greatest years. I got to meet him and learn from him at his best, and not only did I leave those camps with memorabilia to keep forever, but even better he showed me how to be competitive.
The guy is so amazingly calm off the court, in his speech, actions, and teachings. But when it was 8PM and time for his daily scrimmage with the other coaches, he was still just as competitive in those games as he would be in a regular season game. MJ showed me at 8 years old, the importance of bringing a competitive approach to even a practice or a scrimmage, and that it would reflect, if not heighten, my game-time competitiveness. And overall, I learned over time it was his competitive nature that made him the #1 Legend we still refer him as today.
(Source: youtube.com)
I don’t care what this guy’s teammates say to try and back him up, straight BULL. Three months since he’s been cleared, two months of full on practices and movement, what’s stopping you? The fact you’ve said it’s mental just fucked you, cuz at one point or another you’re going to have to play on it and face your fear. Stop being soft, it’s fucking disappointing to see a superstar who’s game I thought stemmed from passion, but I guess it ain’t the case. Heart don’t share the same sentence as Fear.
No doubt Kobe has risen the bar of expectation when it comes to injury, but even I have played off injury. I’ve sawed off my cast TWICE, without a doctor’s clearance, once to play with a finger not fully healed, and another with two broken wrists that were 3 weeks from clearance. Man up, if you love it you’d be out there, not crossing ur legs on the bench with half your roster yacking it up. Your injury WAS serious, but you were cleared, Adrian Peterson has even done it and lead the league in rushing last season after 7 months off, stop hiding behind your teammates and get the fuck out there, or next time don’t take a max contract, and give it to Nate.
Like a thief in the night, the malaria parasite did its quick work and vanished inside a blood cell. But someone else was watching.
Closing thoughts on my Lakers 2012-2013 Season
What has been the most dramatic - and as D12 put it “nightmarish” - season I’ve ever had to cheer through, here are my final thoughts on this soap opera of a season:
