dorm room analysis

Dorm Room Inventory and Analysis The main reason I chose to come to Whitewater was for basketball. As I was analyzing all of the stuff I brought to college, I noticed the obvious pattern that the majority of my things were basketball related. A few of these items hold a great significance and others are just apart of my every day life. Narrowing these items down I have found that my Kobe’s shoes, basketball, my clothes and pictures of teammates are the most important things that I brought. I have been playing basketball for about 14 years, in doing so I have obtained a lot of shoes. If I had to choose one pair that means the most to me it would be my Kobe’s. My Kobe’s hold a special place in my heart. At first I was always against getting low-top shoes because I thought they did not have enough support and were more likely to cause ankle injuries. I was wrong; I have not felt more confident in a pair of shoes. They are very stable towards my ankles and I have not sprained my ankle in them yet. It is usually a common thing to tweak your ankle every now and then especially being a basketball player. Another reason why I love them is because they are so comfortable. Honestly one of the comfiest pair of shoes I have ever owned, there is a cushioning on the back of the ankle that feels like a fluffy pillow. The cushioning also helps a lot with supporting your ankle. Of course, they are very stylish which is a huge bonus.
It is important to have the skills in basketball, but it is important to have the style too. In today’s society, everyone wants to fit in and not be the odd one out; therefore, as basketball players we have to maintain the “look” and fit in. If I were to go to the gym with running shorts and tennis shoes, I most likely would not get picked to play in a pickup game, and there would probably be some weird looks acquired as well. Another reason my basketball clothes are so important to me is because almost every shirt has a memory. From grade school to AAU tournaments, every shirt has some type of memory I had with former teams and teammates that were always fun times. Wearing the shirts reminds me of why I love basketball so much. Not only is the look important, but the clothes are comfortable too, which is a plus. Long basketball shorts and a t-shirt are by far my favorite outfit, and about 90 percent of what I wear. Of course there is a time to dress nice, but when I have the option I will always choose basketball attire.
The most important item I brought to college is definitely my basketball. I rarely leave home without bringing it with me. Whether it is in my hand or my car, I always have it. I may not always use the ball or need it, but I have it just in case I have spare time to shoot around or play a pickup game. It is imperative for me to work on my game every day, even if it is for ten minutes or two hours. There is always someone working hard every second of the day, and I do not want to be the girl who had a chance to get better, but did not have a ball. People laugh or make jokes about how “obsessed” or how my life revolves around basketball, but it just means a lot to me. There have been times in my life where I have gone through struggles and felt like there was no one there, but my basketball always was. It may sound odd because it is not a human and does not talk, but it works in other ways. Going to the gym and getting shots up allows me time to think and relieve stress. Without my basketball, I honestly would not be where I am today, which is here at Notre Dame University.
Some really important items that I brought to school are pictures of my teammates and I. These hold a really special place in my heart because I was so close to all of my teammates, and we were all practically sisters. Each and every photo has a really great memory in them. Every time I look at these pictures it reminds me of the great memories and how blessed I was to be able to play with such a talented team. My senior year of high school basketball was the greatest season we have played together. In one of our very first games we broke the all-time points ever scored in a single game record, which was 77. It was awesome because every single girl got into the game. The starters did not have to do all the work because everyone helped out equally. Another significant memory was when we beat our biggest rival, Wausau East, twice. This was a huge deal because every other year they would beat us twice or we would only win one game. These girls were the nastiest and most dirty players we have ever encountered, and a huge goal we set at the beginning of the season was to go out and beat them both times we played them. Both of the times we played them we knew we were going to win. We had that much confidence in ourselves and in each other. Finally, the biggest accomplishment we achieved was being regional champions. It may not seem like a big deal, because going to state is a lot better, but it was the furthest our school has ever gone since 1992. Our coach was very proud of all of us that season because we accomplished most of our goals we had set, and we worked great together as a team.
The last item that is very important to me is a whitewater basketball poster. This poster was a team poster from last year’s team. The reason I brought it to school was to motivate me. Every time I look at it, it makes me want to become a better player and work harder. There are days where I might feel tired or sick, but it helps me get up and go to the gym, even if it is for only an hour or two. They made it to the national championship last year but unfortunately lost, but it was still a huge accomplishment. This makes me want to become a better player because I want to be able to say I made it to the national championship as well. This will influence me to eventually reach my goal one day of winning a national championship and becoming the best player I can be.
All of my items related to basketball in some way, but that is because basketball plays a huge role in my life. It has taught me many things that have helped me grow into the person I am now, and I am very thankful for that. Not only has it been a big part of my life, but it will continue to be for another four years as I attend Notre Dame University and play on the Women’s team. Every day I will have to put on my clothes, lace up my shoes, and step onto the court with a ball in my hand. Some people may think this is a waste of time, or my life revolves around it too much but they are very wrong. It is a blessing to be able to have the opportunity to play college basketball, and it is a blessing to be able to step onto the court each and every day because no one is guaranteed another day. Each day I strive to improve and take advantage of the talent and time I am given.