7th MEETING
April 2, 2015
Fatima
Shymah
Shymah
Colas
Jane
Jane
SUMMARY
Today we played bowling at MSU
Union. No one of us knew how to play bowling. What we know is that the player should
roll a ball over a wooden surface toward 10 pins. The balls are shockingly heavy,
so it was very difficult to throw the ball forward, and exactly in the middle without slanting.
Initially we tried, but no body hit the target, so we asked the cashier guy
to show us how to throw the ball. He rolled it once in front of us. Then he told
us that balls have different weights, and we chose the heaviest one, so might
be that was the reason of why we did not succeed. Progressively our performance
improved in the next shots. The best player unpredictably was Shymah. She hit almost
all pins; nine out of ten in three times. Colas, Jane, and Jane’s friend, who is
called Sofia, did very well too. In opposite to me, where I failed to compete with
them.
RESPONSE
I enjoyed playing with my group. Especially,
this is the first time I play bowling. It is funny experience to share it with such
amusing people like my friends. As a group we have had a mutual happy memories as
a result of these speaking circle’s activities. However, this meeting was
different because we did something entertaining together. Maybe we did not speak too much,
but we laughed and enjoyed playing together. Obviously, all of us learnt
something new at this meeting. It is not only how to throw bowling ball, but
also how things are always difficult at beginning. Also, I noticed
that bowling is very good sport, and it is convenient for women who wear Hijab.
Although, Shyma and I wear Hijab, it didn't limit our movement as it does when I
play other sports.
ANALYSIS
As I mentioned above, we did not
speak too much, so there were no difficulties in communication. Also, when that
guy talked to us, we felt comfortable with his explanation. The only difficulty
faced us is how to roll that heavy ball, and hit pins that stand so far away. Sport
could be the best way to bring people together from different cultures to get
to know each other without restriction or any sort of barriers. I hope if we
can practice other sport in our last meeting which will be at the next week.
You can chick this link. It is about how to play bowling for who never play bowling like me.
Hi Fatma,
ReplyDeleteNice post and great organize. It sounds that you enjoyed and had a lot of fun playing bowling. I firmly agree with you that Sport could be the best way to bring people together from different cultures to get to know each other without restriction or any sort of barriers, as an example world cup soccer. So, players come from different countries and culture, and they enjoy playing soccer.
Absolutely Abdulrahman sport can be the easiest way to make people communicate no matter the differences between them.
DeleteHi, Fatima
ReplyDeleteIt seems like you enjoyed playing the bowling a lot. I remembered that my first time to play bowling was not very well and always fell into the sides. But after several times, I barely get a strike and was very excited. I think bowling is a good way to release the pressure from study as well! Thank you for sharing your experiences for us!
Hi QiQi,
DeleteIt is nice to have you commenting on my post. I agree with you that bowling is a good way to release the stress because we will through the ball forcefully like you will through the things that bother you"ha ha ha'"
That seemed so fun and you even have the video to show us! Great blog post. I really enjoy sharing your happiness and friendship.
ReplyDeleteI like how you tried something different. Also, I admire your patience by asking for help instead of just leaving.
ReplyDeleteIt was great when you included the video clip of yourself bowling in your final presentation!
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