I wasn't anticipating today's Cheers Post Secondary Competition, in fact I don't even want to be a part of the game.
When i knew of the schools that were participating, I was already surmising that we suffer defeat because all of their school have 'name'
I wasn't on form today because of my right hand. I already foresee yesterday my hand is going to suffer. There was already signs of mild swelling. I'm very afraid that one day there constant illness of mine will lead to chronic loss of feeling or even a deformed wrist. I want to seek for consultation but my dad told me this is a minor matter,no need to fret or waste unnecessary money. I hope i don't regret if i have problem when i grow up.
In my mind, there was a voice telling me to sub with Zolene but I told myself I've already come here, there's nothing to lose. I'm still able to play because I'm in a
'can play but with difficulty' zone.
During the first set, everything is going well, except of some mistake here and there, we were leading with 21-11.
And comes second set...14-21. I wanted to break down when it was 11-19. It was just too far wide apart. We were losing focus and doubling the mistake but we had a set to back up. Our opponent was look composed and that literally scares me but I try to remain cool on the outside.
Cheng Yan tried to be confident in her tone but I could sense fear in her eyes.
Third set come, I tried to remain calm but so many mistake surfaced, and it was partly due to the pressure that our match was the deciding match of the team going to second stage of the competition.
Cheng Yan smashed the finishing shot, then it's 21 love!!!!!!! I really admire her so much. :)
After the match, I thanked couch and everyone was hugging me and Cheng Yan as if we have already won the cheers competition.
Although we received weird look from other schools, we knew that this is CHR spirit and we were proud of every achievement we accomplished,even though it's a small feat.
I'm so blessed with such wonderful teammates.
I never felt that sense of achievement before and it overwhelms me greatly.
Cheng Yan face was crying when we were resting, I told her to continue to cry because nobody has said that tears was only for sad events and I gave her a hug.
Seeing her smile makes me contend because she is a very special partner to me these three years. We shared many woes and gossip and suffer setback MANY TIMES. I guess this is a stepping stone for us and nobody was expecting us to win.
On the way back to Marsling, I was passing Sembwang. I had this great urge to stop by and find Melvyn. I wanted him to be the first person to share my pleasant experience with. He couldn't make it and I felt really really really morse... but I'm ok with that.
Brought fruits along the way home, bathed and now blogging.
I can feel my stomach hurling at me with it constant 'grrrrrrr' now, stop here and I'll have my dinner!
PS:After the match, I tried to hold the badminton grip tightly and my hand was practically tingling.There is a very limited ability to move my wrist comfortably, swelling has gone worse after the match. I just hope it'll recover by tomorrow against the match with Tanjong Katong Girl's.
