Miracle

Sometimes competition is not just about winning. I participated in the 1st table tennis competition in my life yesterday. Undeniably, it was really fun. Although I have losed all 3matches, I feel I did my best because I just learnt and practised for 1day!!

The first match was against Chew and Esther. I think nobody can beat their teamwork, because this two state players were couple. My partner and I losed 21-13, 21-15. Well, I surrendered myself. They are just too strong.

The second match was against my sifu-s, Li Wei and Zhen Liang. I always practise ping pong with them but impossible I can win my sifu-s right?They smashed like mad and I couldnt really focus. First and foremost, I was too tired. Secondly, I was distracted by blue house supporters who cheered loudly when I missed a point. I finished the game terribly, couldnt even get to score 20points for the 2games!

I won the first game for the third match, opposing a lenglui senior who serves with the ball spinning and the guy who is my friend. I was under extreme pressure as I do not want to lose terribly anymore. Yes! I did my best. It was the most perfect match that I had ystday. Actually we stand a chance to win the match but my partner was so anxious and nervous until several points were just delivered to the opponents easily. We losed again.

But I wasnt sad at all. Sometimes competitions are just not about winning, it is about doing your best and dont feel regret after that. I did perfectly, not even a single error is made. My friends are very proud of me, and I am proud of myself too!

The most touching part is that I realized there are so many people around me who care and love me very much. My friend purposely asked Chew not to smash at me because I am a beginner and I definitely cannot handle smashed balls. Another friend of mine is very good at smashing, but he didnt even smash a single ball to me ystday during the match. Just because he knows I will feel nervous when I hit smashed balls and I would lose points because of that. They did so many things behind to help me as much as possible.

Thank you my respective coach Jian Hui for teaching me the basic of serving. Although your words are sharp and hurting, you are the one who let me know what ping pong is.

Thank you Li Wei, Zhen Liang, Alex, Kean Seng and Jerry for teaching me. I was so touched when you all told me that I did very well.

Wei, thanks for asking Chew to not smash at me. You know who you are. And thanks for your support and cheer when I scored. I dunno wat to say except for thousands of thank you.

And lastly, thank you dear for your ultimate support. Thanks for staying up til 1am to teach me, and broke your promise to your friend just bcoz u wanna stay to watch me playing without even telling me. I would be so nervous if I know you were watching. Hope you really enjoyed my match!

Hope I didnt disappoint anybody who had faith in me. I know it is very impossible to represent my house for PingPong after a 1-day practise, but I managed to do it! Thank you for being proud of me. Love you guys much!

And yeah, I am very satisfied with my performance.