I never am a sporty type of person. I have never involved myself in any type of sports activities not unless it is required of me.
Last year, I was 
forced to play darts because I was chosen to represent Region XII in the COMELEC Mindanao Goodwill Games. They chose me not because I was the best player in town. They just had no choice because there’s no other person who’s a little younger (hehe!) who’s willing to take on the challenge.
During my college years, I was left with little choice. I had to come to class for our Physical Education classes or else, I will get a failing grade. No student would ever want that. In my P.E. classes, I have learned the basics of basketball, badminton, table tennis and other similar sports activities. Even then, I never really felt I belong to those people who are active and does outdoor sports activities.
However, I love to watch basketball games especially when my favorite team is on the run. It has been a passion and I take simple pleasure just by seeing my team win their games. And how heartbreaking it is to see them lose! Whenever I watch them play their guts out on court, hearing me shriek and cheer for them is normal. Don’t come near me when they lose though! I can eat you whole, hahaha! Yes, I admit I am a huge basketball fanatic. I can be a good basketball analyst, too, hehe! 
Anyhow, I have realized the importance of becoming more active when I was diagnosed to have hypertension last year. Exercise and diet were the most important things I’ve relegated to the sidelines. My battle with hypertension was never easy. I have to remember Windy’s constant reminders and reprimands to help me get my health back on track. I had to restrain myself in doing the things I love doing before that couldn’t contribute to my recovery.
My good friend Polly of Random Ramblings was helping me out too by sending me articles on how to normalize my blood pressure. One helpful article was from Dr. Mercola. Just like Windy, the physician emphasized that “regular exercise is a far better drug than anything a pharmaceutical company can manufacture, as are the ‘side effects’ of exercise. Regardless of the primary reason you start an exercise program, your efforts will be rewarded in countless other ways.” It further emphasized that it can have long-term benefits especially when one indulges in weight bearing exercises like jogging, walking, and running. Since I’ve got asthma, I can’t jog nor run. I did what Windy was doing to put his diabetes under control. I took brisk walking seriously. Walking an hour has become a habit.
But just recently, I discovered a new form of hobby that I truly enjoyed doing. Since a badminton court is just a few meters away from our house, I have decided to try it one night after work. I felt renewed and invigorated! I never really felt active in my life as I did when I played badminton! I came back for more and I tell you, I am now hooked up, LOL! Feeling so exhausted after a long day’s hard work never stopped me from playing the game. I am all fired up too in learning some tricks, and who knows? I can even join some tournaments one day
Here are some captures when we had our badminton session last Thursday. Do scroll down for more views.
HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!
Getting ready for that game ;-)
In Action!
Whew!
Newbie! :-)
Oh! La! La!
Where's the cock? LOL!
All set...
Hahahaha!
Serious...
A little tired now...
- Whoaaaa!
- Getting ready for action once more!
My turn!
Cocky, come near me! ;-)
Just taking a break. Smile for the camera :-)
Sore loser!
Sigh!
Wheeeew! Fat chance!
No retreat no surrender!
I'm ready!
No guts no glory!
Gotcha!
Hard work!
This is it!
Come now!
Looking tired but renewed...
Now what?
Hit!
One more try!
Smile!
:-)
Smiling for the camera before getting ready to go back home...
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BRAIN STORMER
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It is unquestionably a good way to develop and to maintain a healthy body – physical exercise at any age. This is a good start for you considering that you are late bloomer.
Whether you have chosen the right kind of physical exercise is another matter that may find an answer from these explanations.
I would not encourage my children or friends to play badminton. It can’t be what it stands for simply by reason of its namesake. The enthusiast is sufficiently forewarned. It’s Bad-minton. Had the game been christened Goodminton, it would have my vote of confidence.
From what is known about badminton, it demands not only skill but also needs agility and limitless stamina. It is the same kind of physical qualities that BEDminton would require. In turn that explains why a shuttleCOCK is needed to play the game. Isn’t that amazing?
The sport accepts mixed doubles as one of the play variants. Interesting. And no, that does not mean swapping partners. Just plain and simple – mixed; one male and one female.
For the more imaginative, what would a serve, smash, backhand shot, drop shot or diving shot connote for BEDminton, correction, I meant, Badminton?
But then again, I know that the real name for the game is BEDminton. For crying out loud, why does the game umpire declare, “Love All – Play, Begin”?
You most certainly chose the perfect physical exercise.
May the force be with you.
Scotty's Princess Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
@ WINDY:
HA! HA! HA! HA! I was truly laughing my heart out over here. Your explanation struck me. I never thought of BEDminton & shuttleCOCK in that light. I am wholesome, LOL!
You’re one hell of a naughty guy! I think you only have one thing in mind, hahahaha!
Thank you very much for making me smile first thing in the morning. I truly appreciate your sharing your thoughts and for injecting some naughty stuffs in my head, hahahaha!
Hi Lainy!
Now I like this entry! Seeing Lainy in action in a sporting game no matter what it is a good thing! I know you’re quite the basketball fan, and I was really surprised you weren’t a star in that sport in school.
I’ve only played badminton a few times myself. I like that I’ve heard a few other Filipino friends mention that game before on blogs, too.
And Windy’s comment was funny!
Good weekend to you my friend!
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Scotty's Princess Reply:
February 6th, 2010 at 2:32 am
Hi David!
My first time to be involved in a sporting game, hehe! Aside from the darts competition I’ve joined by force, that is, hehe!
Oh yeahhh! Windy had me laughing since the day he first published a comment at my previous posts. He is definitely a man of wits and humor.
I can tell that you enjoyed your badminton debut. I used to play badminton too as early as when I was a teenager pa. for some reason I stopped being active, as I got older. laziness hit me. mas masarap magbasa hehe.
have blessed weekend sis.
Scotty's Princess Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
@ JULIANA:
I immensely enjoyed it, Sis. I had no choice but become physically active. I am doing everything to regain back my health. I miss reading! Hahay! Wala lang talaga akong time…
Wow,did I die and go to heaven? Just saw three count them, THREE hotties with badminton rackets. My newest favorite blog
Of course for the stories not the pictures. 
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Scotty's Princess Reply:
February 6th, 2010 at 2:26 am
Hahahaha! You’re still on earth Glenn, LOL! I am taking that though as a compliment
Thanks for dropping off a comment and for making this blog your newest favorite
May you enjoy your weekend in grand style!
Badminton. That’s a cool game that I have played in years, but it’s fun. I’m with Mr. Glenn from MOB,great pictures at the end of the blog.
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Scotty's Princess Reply:
February 6th, 2010 at 7:09 am
Oh yes, Dave! Real cool game it is!
I am glad you like the pics.
See you around!
Well Lainy, you look positively amazing. So bright and agile and a figure to die for – you should be a model you easily compete with a ‘Bond’ girl. …………. I think we will all have to take up both darts and badminton – they obviously work much better than anything else.
Have a wonderful weekend, my friend ….. but watch out for looking so amazing as you do you could be whisked off by a Prince on a White Charger (horse).
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Scotty's Princess Reply:
February 6th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
@ POLLY:
Thanks so much for the beautiful adjectives.
Just got home from church and we’ll be going out for lunch later with my family, and yes! To play bedminton afterwards, LOL!
Well, the Prince on a white charger (horse) can stare, but he can’t touch, hahahaha!
Love and hugs from me, my very dear friend!
Oh…. I LOVE BEDminton! Errr… badminton! LOL.
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Scotty's Princess Reply:
February 6th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
@ RECEL:
Hahahaha! See what influence Brain Stormer got, LOL!
But I am sure you do love BEDminton, Sis. It’s the reason why your pretty and adorable Triz was born
Recel Reply:
February 6th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
UU naman sis! But not all the time! LOL
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Scotty's Princess Reply:
February 7th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Hahaha! Ok lang Sis uy, bisan all the time pah! LOL!
wow! laro tayo pag uwi ko te!!! hehehe….
Scotty's Princess Reply:
February 7th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Sure naman Bang noh! Puede ba namang hindi?!
Hi Lainy sexy natin ahh. loving your new found hobby its a good exercise. Lahat ng pawis at stress labas lahat. I missed this sport I used to do this when I was teaching at mauntain school. great hobby.
Anyway, hindi ako yung shy na yun. shy yun na taga davao yata na nag asawa ng taga hindi ko matandaan ulyanin na lola mo kasi hehehe. Cagayan yung amin pero may bro ako na nasa general santos, nagtatrabaho as manager sa jollibee sa gen san. malapit lng ba ang sultan kudarat sa inyo?
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