"Have a seat..", coach said.Pausing for a moment, he looked at the kid, "I gotta be honest with you kid. I don't think you have what it takes to be on this team." Crushed, he looked back at the coach, "But I've done everything you asked me to do. I work harder than every other … Continue reading The Long Shot
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Kobe!
My phone lit up with a text from my sister in the family group chat, Kobe had passed away in a helicopter crash. I didn't feel like that news was accurate. So I opened up Twitter and saw for myself the reports of the helicopter crash. I wasn't sure how to feel. I felt sorry … Continue reading Kobe!
Air Ball
I've got to be honest here, I was never the best basketball. My game didn't translate well from middle school to high school. On my middle school team, I was one of the best (humble brag), mostly because I was one of the tallest, and more athletic kids in my grade. Then I got to … Continue reading Air Ball
Three Day Girlfriend
He was off shooting a basketball in the gym by himself during recess, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw a group of girls walking his way. Standing there, he paused as they confronted him. In the distance he could see the girl he had a crush sitting on the stage waiting … Continue reading Three Day Girlfriend
First Date Part 2
You get up to leave. She hits the restroom so she doesn't have to go during the game. You pay the bill, and remote start your car. You're in the midst of the coldest weather he had ever been in since... well, since ever. As she got back from the restroom she asks if you're … Continue reading First Date Part 2
First Date: Part 1
So you swiped right, now what? Does she have to message you first? Let's say she does. You message back and forth. You get her to laugh at a few of your jokes. A few days go by, then she gives you her number because she doesn't really go on there that much. You save … Continue reading First Date: Part 1
Work Day Chronicles: March Madness
There were no TVs at his office, other than the one in the lunch room which was two floors below him. And his work computer had blocked live streaming because that one time he was watching the Lions play their Monday Night game when he was supposed to be working. It was his late night, … Continue reading Work Day Chronicles: March Madness
