slosh down the pepper!

Gutter Ball!

K told me this afternoon that she wants to learn how to bowl. I think her interest was probably triggered by some bowling competition that she chanced upon while lunching in Novena Square. I replied that I wouldn’t be able to coach her in the sport since I am not any better off than she is.

I attempted bowling only twice, during my university days. The first time was during the UCC chalet in Year 2. Some of the UCC guys were pretty good at it and they urged the girls to join them. Well, the initial few balls I rolled out went pretty straight and did hit the pins. My best score was 9 out of 10 pins down. As the game continued, my throws got more disappointing. It always fell short of a few feet from the pins before it got swung off and hit the gutter instead. That wasn’t all! I slipped and fell backwards, landing on my butt, as I swung the ball. Embarrassing! I didn’t know that lane was just oiled, so I happily thought that the nearer I move the better I can aim and knock more of those pins down! As much as I was still interested in the sport, I didn’t pursue it since not many of my friends then bowled regularly. Besides, it was expensive.

The second time I had a chance to bowl again was also in Year 2 - Genting Highlands. Though I did not fall down, I replicated my lousy score back in Singapore.

Just received an update from K. She decided to put the plan on the back burner. Looks like I won't have my third go at it soon!

posted by slingwoof @ 9/27/2007 10:05:00 PM