After an exhausting weekend, I started Monday with a big headache right between my eyes. My dad came into my room to wake me up and noticed I was uncomfortable and was nice enough to let me sleep in. My dad is tough on me for sure but he always has my back. After a few hours of more sleep my head was clear and I was as good as new. When I woke up I had a bowl of cereal and read a little of the book the Hunger Games before doing some studying.
Monday night my dad came home from work and we went straight to the gym. We went really worked hard focusing on my handle and my shot. I was really focused and it showed in my workout. I have been taking it up a notch over last month. There is a lot to be accomplished over the next few months in the gym and the time is now.
Tuesday I was supposed to workout with Bryce from Impossible Training but I had to cancel because I had a doctor’s appointment. During my appointment, my pediatrician measured and took my weight. Thanks to God I measured in a half inch taller than I did on my last visit at 6 ft 4 and 1 quarter and 170 pounds which are 5 pounds heavier also. My dad is going to be happy, so happy! After the appointment I took a nap for an hour and then I went to the gym to put up 500 shot s and to handle for an hour. My dad showed up late because of work and rebounded for me and my brother Khalif for an extra hour.
Wednesday school went awesome because I received nothing but good grades on my test and quizzes. At night I went to the gym to lift weights and get shots up for a few hours. I went to eat my favorite food shrimp that Tanya prepared and went to bed early because I was scheduled to go to Saint Joes's, METUCHEN for a school visit the following day. I know, I already chose my school GSB and I am happy with choice but I asked my dad to let me go on a visit to the school because all my friends are going from Holy Savior. Most of the boys from Holy Savior are going to Saint Joes so I was curious. On the Falcon for a day my freshman was my friend Karl Townes. Karl is real cool kid and we both found out we have a lot in common. Number 1 we both love video games, number 2 both of us have gotten a lot of hype and interest as young players and number 3 is that all we both care about is winning. Karl is a lot more outgoing than me but it is good balance and we like to have fun. I should say I have not accomplished anything on the high school level but Karl is having a great freshman year with Saint Joes. He is the best big man shooter in the country in my opinion and he no doubt a top 5 player. He also has all advanced level courses which I found out when I shadowed for a day.
Thursday, I had another good day in school and my dad, me and Khalif had a great workout in the evening. Friday night we were eager to go to Rutgers and support Karl and Saint Joe's who was playing Plainfield in semi final of the T of C. The game started ok for Saint Joe's but the game eventually got away from the Falcon's who got beat by a very strong and athletic Plainfield team.
Over all it was great week for me. Before I forget, congrat's to the GSB girls basketball team for reaching the T of C finals. They are playing Manasquan High School and I know a few of the girls from Hoops America are on that team. Should be a great a game between the 2 on Tuesday night.
Peace, this is Tyus Battle going to bed.
