It's been quite a few years since I've had an injury that caused me to miss a significant amount of time playing basketball (or sports in general). As I blogged last time, the injury itself is annoying but hardly worth complaining about. I've got a friend who has more things to worry about that my measly injury.
In fact, in some ways, the injury has given me time to "rediscover myself" a little bit. I definitely love playing basketball, sports and working out in general. Yet I realize that it has become a "dominant" part of my lifestyle to the point where my name and basketball are nearly tied together. I believe I blogged about the reason why sports are important to me. When I was in high school, sports was the thing that I was most "recognized". Many of my peers were studious, got good grades and worked to attend big name colleges.
On the other hand, I wasn't a great student for most of my high school time until my senior year. Yet, I was a four time athletic award winner in high school (Most Improved Player, 2 Time Coaches Award Winner, Athlete Of The Year).
Because of this, sports has always been a big part of my life. It's what I have called "Social Exercise". I get to get away from things, socialize and have fun a bit. I've even continued to win awards after high school (Four Most Inspirational Player Awards (1999, 2003, 2011, 2012).
The injury has forced me to change up my habits. Even with injuries in the past, I have gone to the basketball gym to watch my teams play. But due to logistical and other issues this past week, I chose not to go to the gym. I've also had to miss my Saturday basketball with friends. But it's not like I hole up at home. I've taken to other activities that are not necessarily active. I'm pursuing my interest in photography and just enjoying other parts of life.
Don't get me wrong. I won't suddenly drop playing basketball. But I'm learning that switching things up occasionally is not really a bad thing.
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