addicted to golf

posted Sunday, Jul 23 8:47 am

I really like golfing. I never thought I'd say this. In the beginning, I have more of a careless attitude towards golf - just another sport I picked up. But later on, as I get to know more about the game, played more, screwed up more and yet hit more reasonably okay shots, I start to like the game even more. It's a very challenging game in many ways. So many things to think about: which club to use depending on the distance and the nature of the course, where the wind is blowing, whether the green is sloped or uphill, reading and estimating the distance, aiming etc etc. Gave me a headache whenever I play for real. But despite the frustrations I feel whenever play badly, which is pretty often, I still enjoy the game at the end of it all. I love the challenge. And boy, is it a good workout. Whoever says golf is an old man's game must not have tried golfing for real. And everytime I play, I learn something new, be it on the range or on the course. Of course I can't say much since I haven't played that much at all. But anyway, the point is, I LIKE GOLF! And...there's the bimbo-ish side of it. I get to wear all these nice golfing outfits, caps, accessories, shoes etc. I know I know, it shouldn't matter. But it does to me! I feel motivated when I look good and am dressed for the occasion. Just like how I like to look hip hop when I go for hip hop classes, look saucy and latin for latin dancing, and jazzy with my little shorts and leg warmers for jazz. Maybe it's because I'm a bit of a drama queen. I just LOVE to look the part.

The big problem about this new addiction to golf however, is the high expenses that come with it. It's an expensive game. And being so involved in it means I have to shop less. MUCH LESS that is. It's a sacrifice I'll have to make. Well, I'm willing to invest this time and money into golf though. It's a good focus for me since I've lost the competitive side of dancing...for now at least. And it doesn't look like I can get back into it anytime soon. SO.