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| 05:10pm 02/05/2005 |
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May 1. 2005. I won't forget this day.
No, not it's because labour day..cuz i haven't worked yet.
Primarily because it signified an end.
The end of bowling competition. at least for me this year.
We came in runner up. We lost badly to the winners. They simply played great. I take my hats off to them. Hell, they even beat our A team (our ace bowlers). I was in the B team and their B team was nearly as good as their A team. So ya, u could say we got raped. I'm fine with being defeated as long we put up a fight. But we didn't. We didn't bring our A games as far as i'm concerned. It was a demoralizing experience for me. Try as we did, the shots just won't fall. We thought we could make it a close one...but ya, it was a blowout. I was pretty much disapoointed with myself as i felt i could have done much better. Same with my teammates. I had high expectations. But ya, clearly it just wasn't our day.
So i guess we just have to settle for runner-up. I'm still glad to be part of this team. We were given a trophy and everyone had a medal. Well, at least i have something to remember this experience.
one proof on how on fire the winning team was? Their ladies team. Two of their bowlers had 200+ games at the final match. yup, Our team B could have played with their Ladies team and we would have lost. Badly.
One very cool thing i experienced...was i nearly witnessed a Perfect game. Yup, the Ladies team of the winning team. She had 11 f'kin consecutive strikes. I was like...WTF...I was looking at the scores and all i could focus on was the XXXXXXXXXXX.
Came 10th frame. She made the first calmly. The second one was a bit lucky. But hey, luck is part of any game. As the crowd silently waited for the final shot...she took her time...concentrated.... and then proceeded... The ball looked good....but uggh... the 10th pin won't die....So she had to settle for 299. I was awed and amazed. I could imagine her nervousness with that final shot. As well as her joy in such a brilliant game.
Yup, this is one moment that took my breath away.
As we journeyed back home speeding across the motorway...i reflected... The beginning if this school year, my decision to join the bowling society, the tournaments we all had, our weekly bowling fun, christmas party and the like.... I smiled...heh, i think i seem to get emotional at endings. So ya, i was pretty much sadened that it had to come to an end. I wish i could be part of the team for my final year. But it just so happen that i have to return. It could have been special. I would have volunteered to be an officer of the club and continued to play for the university.
Walking back to the hall.... the weather was cool... i was exhausted... headache from hearing balls, pins crashing, noise, etc... i thought, why do all good things have to come to an end? *sigh*
I don't know. As i approach my final 40 days here in UK, i have learnt and experienced a whole load of stuff. I seem to leave with a bit of regret though i'm thrilled to be actually heading home...but of course, i'll have to sit for 6 stupid papers for, before i smell freedom. I'm gonna leave sad, yet hopeful of what the future brings. I'm gonna miss a lot of things. hell, i'll even miss the crappy dining hall food. lol. I'm certainly gonna miss this lovely campus. the lovely summer weather here. the warm people. I have to prepare myself mentally for a readjustment as i return back.
it won't be that hard i suppose. but ya, it will take some effort.
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glad to find out that the initial Halfway edition was a success. Many people said they enjoyed and thought well of the magazine. :D
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Sixers lost. We blew it. We had the chance to make it series. But we didn't. In the end experience ruled over inexperience. It's tough when 3 of your starters are rookies...or at least new to the playoffs. I'm disappointed that they lost, but they have shown toughness and determination and i respect them for that. It's gonna be a great season next year if they continue playing like this.
I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for game 5. With the famous never say die attitude of 76ers, we still have a shot. Go sixers! :) |
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