10 On Tuesday: Played Or Watched Sports

It's the first of July already?!? And A Tuesday, too?!? On that note, here are the 10 sports I love to watch and/or play:

1. Tennis. Used to play. Now, I just watch. I was heavily into it for a while; circa Patrick Rafter/Mark Philippoussis and the Awesome Aussie days.

2. European Football. Never played. My boyfriend does; I guess that made me appreciate the game. Never watched a match from start to finish, but I do watch when I get the chance. I'd have to brush up on the mechanics of the game, too. I'm still a little rusty. (¡Viva España!)

3. Hockey. Used to be obsessed with it. Rarely watch it these days. Why? I don't know, maybe because I've surrendered to the fact that ice is a scarcity around these parts. And even in abundance, it would only be good for keeping beverages and frozen meats cool. I used to love it though.

4. Boxing. Never played, but always wanted to. I mean, not knock someone's teeth out, although I've been tempted to a few times. But as a workout, you know, get that blood and adrenalin pumping. Rarely watched, except when there's a Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao match. His last match against David Diaz was epic (so I heard, since I'm still in Bangkok and I couldn't watch it here). Pacquiao, who was skinnier and way shorter than his opponent, won by KO on the 9th round, dominating each and every round before that. He is a true Pinoy warrior and contemporary hero. "Wala kang katulad, Manny."

5. Ping Pong. We have a table at home. I play it every chance I get. Watch? Not so much.

6. Bowling. I beat my brother a couple of times. It's sort of a family sport (together with tennis and ping pong). I seriously hurt myself during one game a few years back. I went to work in crutches for a week -- that's how hard core I can be. Again, watch? Not at all. I can hit the pins myself, thanks.

7. Badminton. It's kind of a summer sport thing. I own two rackets and they just gather dust the rest of the year.

8. Texas Hold'em. Is poker even a sport? Well, I play it and I watch it anyway. Turns out I win when I'm not playing my own money. Care to be my backer? :)

9. Golf. Miniature, that is. I so rock at it, ask anyone.

10. Sumo Wrestling. Hey, I might as well.