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  • Essay / Personal Story: The first day I played basketball

    My alarm blared and I jumped out of bed. Today was the last game of the regular season, and we wouldn't make the playoffs if we didn't win. I quickly brushed my teeth, made my lunch, grabbed my bright red Jordans and my Titans jersey. I felt like I was going to war as I left my house not knowing what was going to happen. I arrived to class early and started the typical day by singing O Canada before the announcements. I could hear the teachers and students arguing over who was going to win the game today. I felt a tingling feeling in my stomach because I never wanted to know the outcome. Finally, the clock struck three thirty as the last period ended. I grabbed my books and headed to the gym with my teammate