And our year is over...

And so our basketball quest to become the best has come to an end. We played a young, athletic team this morning and just didn't have enough to pull out a victory. We were a step slow, didn't get the loose balls and didn't make the clutch shots down the stretch. We still played well but not well enough to beat the better team. And so it ends.

When it comes to sports I am very superstitious. Since our winning streak and playoffs I have worn the same clothes to the games (I am not Ron so, I have been washing them). I have been doing the same warm up routine. I have taken the same type/flavor of drink. I have chewed the same brand/flavor of gum. I haven't cut my toe nails nor have I gotten a haircut.

Just like our winning streak but routine was also changed up. My haircut was changed from Saturday to Sunday....so I got a haircut. Since the day changed, I had to go before my game which rushed a bit and got me out of my routine. I didn't have my same breakfast, I didn't get my same rest time and I didn't run as much as I normally do before my game because JT wanted to run with me and while it was fun to do father-son stuff it wasn't the best focal point for me to get ready.

To make matters worse, I realized when I was leaving the gym that I forgot to chew gum in warmups and get a new piece before the game. I completely forgot and left my gum in the car. I suppose it didn't matter as last week I took the last piece of gum from the pack...so new packs aren't always "lucky".

I suppose the only thing I didn't do was cut my nails...which I finally cut after the game. It was like having claws. So "YES" you could say I am superstitious about keeping my winning ways.

Normally, I am really upset about losing and I am happy about retiring. This season has been a tough season but a fun season. So much fun that I have decided that I won't quit and I think I will start getting ready physically for next season (provided my list of demands are met by Ron and Jeff).

We were so close to the finals this year I could almost taste it. Even though I was lucky enough to be on a southern california championship team we lost to the northern cali championship team I just wanted a shot at redemption. Hopefully I have enough for one more run next year.