Basketball on Sunday was as it usually was: GOOD.

And we have received heartening news: In about a week's time, we will have one more player; a returning player. It is an exciting time for all of us here, as we are seeing growth in the past few months.

On both team and individual level, we have grown, still is growing and evolving right before your very eyes.

From our weekly games throughout the years, we have all benefited greatly. Some are now faster, more agile; others have improved their cardiovascular endurance. Everyone is now healthier.

And in a subtle way, the game teaches us that the acquisition of social skills does not end when adulthood begin. Self confidence grows and self image improves with proficiecy in the game.

All these might sound as like some TV commercial for slimming products, but the truth is that it is possible... at the personal cost of perspiration, blisters, blood, sprained fingers, twisted ankles, and not to mention days of sore muscles and sunburns.

Disclaimer: The list of injuries include but is not limited to the abovementioned.

Life is an imperfect miracle that has lots of room for improvement.

So let us work on it.