The good ole' PHS days...

It's hard to believe that 10 years has flown by since I played some b-ball with these ladies (see below).  It's hard to believe I even played basketball--but I did! (my skills are not up to par these days).

We reminisced about those "good ole'days" of PHS basketball and we laughed at certain memories with the coaches and the players. What's ironic is that at the time, playing basketball was a bit of a trial for me. I didn't get a lot of playing time. I wasn't the star of the team. I often felt feelings of inadequacy.  But senior year at PHS my attitude changed; though my circumstances did not. I focused on my relationships with my teammates. I became their advocate on the bench. I gave them pep talks at halftime. I drove them around in "the boat" aka our station wagon to get some food. Those teammates became some of my dearest friends, like the 2 pictured below. And it was all a result of a difficult experience.

And now those 'difficult times' are now some sweet memories. It made me realize how important it is to just embrace the present for what it is. Ten years from now, my current life may also be considered the "good ole'days." So what is the application? Enjoy the present, live in the moment, smell the roses cause the moment will be gone and only a distant memory soon. So why not love life now?

A good thing to remember over Thai food in NYC! Thanks Jen and Jenny!