Having caught "Linsanity" for two weeks, I follow almost every NBA game he was in. Since I had never watched any NBA games before, I had a lot to catch up on. For example, how many players is each team allowed to have? What does "point guard" mean? In order to find out the answer to every single question I had, I did a lot of research. As a teacher, doing research is part of my job duties, so I have no problem with this "research project". I can all the information online. While watching games, I can ask my husband for help. Though he doesn't follow NBA, he is a loyal fan of the NCAA. His knowledge about basketball is far enough for me, the beginner of the NBA Knicks' fan.
I don't know how the real NBA fans look at me and many other Taiwanese people who started watching NBA games because of Jeremy Lin. I admit I'm not a real NBA fan, but I have watched more than one NBA game since I got "Linsanity". Within these two weeks, I know a lot about the NBA. I know what goal tending is. I also know the role of a point guard. More importantly, I've eye witnessed Jeremy Lin's humble side.
Jeremy Lin's Taiwanese blood has made every single Taiwanese proud of him. Jeremy Lin's unselfish play has inspired his teammates to play less selfishly. Though I don't know if Carmelo Anthony can play as unselfishly as Jeremy Lin. I believe sooner or later Melo will change. See, this is a good example of "one person can change a group of people." Thanks to this good example, I pray I can be a good influence for my students!
2/12/2012
Had She Been Married to a Different Man
While watching Jeremy Lin playing Minnesota Timberwolves on TV, I happened to read the news about Whitney Houston's death. Shocked, I switched to Channel 6--CNN to double check the news. Yes, it's true--she died at her room at the Hilton Hotel! As soon as I knew the news was true, my first reaction was "Oh, no, don't tell me she died of drug abuse." All of a sudden, Whitney Houston's death dampened the excitement of watching Jeremy Lin. After turning off TV, I turned on my laptop. Here I am blogging in my own valley.
Having lived for more than half a century, I have to admit my world is comparatively simpler and smaller than most others of my age. For example, I've seldom had the experience of feeling excited and then sad a minute later. I want to thank God for lack of this experience in my life. Only people who cherish simplicity and are blessed enough to be immune from such unbearable turmoils as destitution, divorce, serious illnesses, or death can understand the lack of the experience of such extreme emotions is a blessing.
Though nobody else should be responsible for whatever we do except us, I still think the ones we love or associate with may have an impact on us to a degree. "If Whitney Houston had not been married to Bobby Brown, maybe she would have had a different life." This is what I said to my husband. Right after that, I added, "I'm glad I'm married to a right man because our marriage has helped me change into a person I like better." Though Dan said nothing, I knew he appreciated my words.
Having lived for more than half a century, I have to admit my world is comparatively simpler and smaller than most others of my age. For example, I've seldom had the experience of feeling excited and then sad a minute later. I want to thank God for lack of this experience in my life. Only people who cherish simplicity and are blessed enough to be immune from such unbearable turmoils as destitution, divorce, serious illnesses, or death can understand the lack of the experience of such extreme emotions is a blessing.
Though nobody else should be responsible for whatever we do except us, I still think the ones we love or associate with may have an impact on us to a degree. "If Whitney Houston had not been married to Bobby Brown, maybe she would have had a different life." This is what I said to my husband. Right after that, I added, "I'm glad I'm married to a right man because our marriage has helped me change into a person I like better." Though Dan said nothing, I knew he appreciated my words.
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