My First Open Tournament!

I drove out around 9.. Feels like having a few games of bowling.. When I arrived there, it was more crowded than usual.. Something is up, or so I thought.. Turns out, they were having a tournament.. Weekly Singles Tournament..

With an entrance fee of RM60, I have to play a total of 5 games..

For some reason.. Bowling is much more fun playing with people rather than playing alone.. I wish my No 1 cheerleader was there.. I might be able to perform better.. With her in mind, saying good luck for me, I managed to once again achieve a new personal record.. And that would be 190..

Certain things that happened, had a undesirable ending, because we don't allow it to continue on.. Maybe things would different if only she wants it to happen.. I'm sure things will be different.. For every pain, I'd be the instant remedy.. And for every joy, I'd be the multiplier..

Sometimes, I'd just pretend that she's next to me and started talking.. Though there won't be a reply, just the thought of being able to talk to her is enough.. That will surely brighten my day..

High Score!

Though my thumb is hurting.. I finally managed to set a new high score for bowling.. ^_^

186!! do click on the picture for a clearer view

If I can do this with an injured thumb, imagine how I'll perform when it's better.. Hmmm..

Focus is important.. With focus, anything is possible! ＼(^_^)／

Unexpected...

For some reason, since I stopped my addiction to computer games, I've become addicted with bowling.. If last time, I'd play games to reduce my stress, now, it's bowling.. Through bowling, it allows me to concentrate fully on the game itself..

For starters, let me show u my bowling balls..

The red one is 12lbs, and for straight while the purple one is 13lbs and it's for hooks

It's only recently that I started playing hooks.. Before, it's always either straight or backup(reverse hook).. The holes for the hand placement are different.. So you can't do a good hook with a straight ball..

For the first time ever, my finger was bleeding.. I wasn't sure when exactly did it started bleeding.. But it should be after my 3rd game.. Imagine bowling with an injured thumb, and continued for the next 5 games..

This was when I realized my finger was bleeding..


After the 5th game..


After completing my 8th game..


After I cleaned all the powder and the dried blood off my hand..

Yeah.. It hurts.. But for some reason, when I bowl, I don't feel the pain at all.. It started hurting as I focused on the injury..

I guess what they say about the Law of Attraction is correct.. Be it out-of-the-blue, fell into place, serendipity, coincidence, synchronicity, luck, fate, meant to be, or even karma.. The law of attraction is actually at work..

It goes like this.. From words, thoughts are created, and from thoughts, comes vibration... The law of attraction checks out what vibration you are giving, either positive or negative.. Then it matches and GIVES BACK MORE OF THE SAME VIBRATION YOU'RE GIVING OUT.. If you give out negative vibration, it will give back negative feelings, and if you give out positive vibration, it will give back positive feelings..

Words -> Thoughts -> Vibration -> Result

Now.. What is a vibration? Vibration is taken from the word vibe is often used to describe a mood, or a feeling that you picked up from someone, or something.. So be careful when you're feeling down, you MIGHT be sending out negative vibes to everyone else..

What you experience, and how you react, will affect everything around you.. The law of attraction responds to how you feel about what you say, and how you feel about what you think..

The first step to improve yourselves is, to IDENTIFY what makes you feel good and do more of it.. Be clear of what you want.. Sounds easy right? The challenge is that most people are not good at knowing what they DO want, but they are good at identifying what they DON'T want.. Knowing what you don't want is actually good news.. You can observe contrast and identify it.. As you do that, you will become clearer of what you want..

So tell me.. What do YOU really WANT? And what have you DONE to acquire it?

Note to self

Well.. I have to admit.. It didn't take long for me to realize this.. Thanks to an old friend of mine for the advice..

I've been heartbroken for a few times already.. Another one shouldn't really matter..

Well.. It's true.. Now that I've thinking rationally again, perhaps this is for the best.. I wouldn't be hoping for anything more, and she wouldn't be stressed out because of me.. What's more important now is for me to focus on myself, and improving myself!

Life is always unfair.. It's up to you to do something about it.. If you do nothing, then nothing will change.. Get up! And change your fate!

I'm not sure what to write today.. So I'll just recall what I've recently read and learnt.. And that would be bowling..

The Preparation

First of all, what you need is a good bowling ball.. Not too heavy and not too light.. It's best if you get your own bowling ball rather than borrowing or renting it.. This way, you can get used to your ball and what it does to your advantage!

Always, and I mean ALWAYS get half size bigger than your actual shoe size.. They need to be taken care of and it's always best if they're your own.. That way your foot gets used to it and works better instead of hurting you..

Did you know? Bowling requires tremendous amount of concentration.. When you start, you need to concentrate on HOW PEOPLE BOWL.. And when it's your turn, you need deep concentration to correlate between styles and moves.. Then, the stance is very crucial. The person must stand nearly one and a half meters away from the foul line. Face the pins directly and in a straight line.. The ball must be held at waist height. Out of the seven pins, the middle one must never be aimed.. Right-handed bowlers must aim for the right arrow and left-handers for the left one..

Steps to Bowl

1. Step forward with the right foot and push the ball out and down simultaneously.. The ball then swings down to the side like a pendulum..
2. The left hand is extended outwards for balancing..
3. the ball moves maximum backwards, but not more than shoulder height.. The elbow should be straight..
4. With the left knee bent, slide forward using the left foot.. The ball must naturally roll off the hand..

Tips

Don't look at the pins or you will get distracted and throw off key.. Watch where you release and watch the ball go over your mark.. It won't always do that and you have to learn from your mistake.. Have a follow through.. When you release the ball make sure your arm goes up or you may hurt your arm permanently in the future.. I hope this will help you bowl better..