j a n s e n. i. s. m.

If ‘keeping in touch with friends’ was a sport, I would
have excelled in it far better than some friends I have, but would never be
considered a professional athlete or an Olympics candidate.

A trainer or coach would perhaps notice my potential,
acknowledge the effort I put into every game l play and advice that if I
practice ten times harder and complain lesser, I might be the Lebron James of
this sport.

A game of ‘keeping in touch with friends’ is not as easy
as it seems. You play against one or more teams and as a general rule: you and
your teammates could be playing for more than one team on a same game.

The goal is to keep your teammates in the game by
knowing what they have been up to lately, sharing them your own updates, making
sure they pay attention, and setting up hangouts. Obstacles could be in the
form of ‘the other sets of friends’ your teammates have, and the work or other
activities that preoccupy them.

Teamwork, initiative, good communication skills are keys
to winning a game. The use of force and
display of pride are highly discouraged. Accidental injuries could happen but
is directed only to hurt someone’s feelings or ego. There is an indefinite time
limit for each game. Players can have as many timeouts as they want when they
want it.

Winners are those who remained playing in the court you
own, better known as LIFE.

{This essay was inspired by the events that happen in
the author’s life between 05.24 -05.31.08)

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