Why do you play softball?

Honestly, why? To kill time? Because you've nothing better to do? 'cos every one else you know is doing it, so why not?

Why are we at the field on 8am on a Sunday morning till 6pm in the afternoon, when we can be spending our weekend doing something more physically relaxing? Why am I spending my time to create this blog for the team when I can be spending time with my girl friend? Why is Chunghao spending his weekend at the field when he can be at home playing Wii with his wife? Why is Zhiwei spending his time sending out Evite and gathering the herd together over the weekend when he can probably enjoy his evening out? Why is Alex sweating it out at the pitching mound when he can be at home enjoying his well deserved rest after a hard week of work? The list goes on and on and on.

I think I know why. Because we enjoy this game. Because we enjoy this game when played with friends. Because everytime we step out there on the field, we know everyone wants to compete to the best of their abilities within whatever circumstances that life permits: be it a lack of training due to other priorities of life or be it a lack of physical fitness, so be it.

OBoyz was formed by us 3 years ago, not by anyone else but us. Participation has always been voluntary. Team fund payment was voted in a democratic fashion. Noone was forced or coerced into joining. Not one single person. It will always remain this way. OBoyz is not just a team name. It is a representation of the commitment of individuals to play this game together and make it work.

I respect this commitment and I know why I play softball. Do you?