Break Time

By JaeYoun Kim

“Time, because it is so fleeting, time, because it is beyond recall, is the most precious of human goods and to squander it is is the most delicate form of dissipation in which man can indulge,” said W. Somerset Maugham, contrasting the long weekend which gave us time to catch up and reflect.

October 28th marked the first tryouts for our school’s varsity basketball team. Many were worried they would not make the team. Everyone’s effort was evident, and guessing who would return the next day was a daunting task. On October 29th, the final tryouts arrived, and some fates seemed set in stone. The end came, and 12 were chosen, even those who felt secure found themselves unsure.

The long break offered time to recover from setbacks, whether being cut from varsity or facing unfinished work. The break felt like a pause in time, yet it was also more time to catch up on work. November 1st was the second practice for the team, pushing players to exhaustion. November 2nd was a friend’s birthday, a fun moment during the break, but one that now feels like a distant memory.

“I did college apps all day and night during the long weekend,” said Josiah Blacklock. 

The break that was supposed to give us time back ended up filled with work. “I was so busy during the weekend,” said Yong Xi Tan (12).

How was your long weekend? For most people, even big events pass and are soon forgotten. On November 2nd, before the weekend ended, Jason’s friends gave him a birthday he might remember. 

A basketball game approaches on November 6th, and the team can’t wait to play their long-awaited game. When the season ends, will they remember the time spent there?