In my effort to get back to enjoying life, and not focus so much on the sadness of the past few weeks, what do I do? Join a bowling league! Mind you, I am not a very good bowler. I have not invested in the equipment, but I sure do love throwing a ball with all my might to knock down those pins. In my head, those pins have little faces on them, and knocking them down makes me happy. (Could that speak to a little psychosis? Violent tendencies even?) Nah.
It is interesting what one (me) will do for a little plastic trophy. It must cost all of $4 on the open market, but I want to add it to my shelf of one other. She stands 5 inches tall, all shiny and gold, with her little skirt in motion and in stellar bowling form. Frozen in time. Perfect. My name in black letters below her golden figure. Who wouldn't get excited about that? Okay...most people probably wouldn't. Particularly when your league plays from 9pm to midnight on Tuesdays and you have to get up for work the next morning. What can I say, I need something constructive to keep my boredom at bay.
Last night's game was not a good one. I could not find a good bowling ball and had to suffer (my team-mates along with me) with two hardly adequate pieces of equipment. But I was inspired because upon my arrival at the bowling alley, I was informed that the previous week, I was the #2 female bowler that night. (I can see that new trophy on my shelf right now)...
Despite my effort and inspiration, the gutter seemed intent on taking my bowling balls. When the gutter could not get to it, those pins were obviously conspiring against me. They literally were jumping out of the way of my bowling ball. It was a sight to see. After two and half hours of this taunting, it was all over. Amazingly, I did not do as poorly as I thought when compared with everyone else. So, for now, I can still dream of my new addition to my trophy shelf.
Maybe this time she will be bigger...
I wonder if I will have room for all of the others that will soon keep her company...
I wonder......
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