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    SPI Badminton Tournament   June  2008

    "Oh my… Patay tau jan!" 

    Don’t get me wrong. I love badminton.  I am one of those people who was still so hot about the sport even after the badminton fever had died. And I admit, I miss playing a lot. So you must wonder about my reaction to the announcement. It’s just because… June is too soon, hehe. I can’t even remember the last time I played. My seatmate (also my partner in women’s doubles) and I were talking about our need to practice together and we noted that it has really been a while for me. I stopped playing even before another friend (a badminton buddy too) got pregnant; she is now halfway her pregnancy. Yes, that loooong.

    I am not the competitive type. But I do take pride in the things I do. Looking back, the tournament last year was a grand moment for me.

Let’s say… I flew, soaring with flying colors… I took home the bacon, topped with egg and cheese at that.  Yes, we won the gold! I entered the women’s doubles with Ge (the B addict) and the mixed doubles with Rhodney (the B henyo); I took home two gold medals!  Whew, buti na lang magaling partners ko.

    Now, maybe you can understand my apprehension better. I play for the fun of the game, but it is a passion for other people. And at this point, I guess I just have to level up a little to complement my partners. So, what am I waiting for… put on the gears and get that dusty racket… practice na!

    Actually, it’s not really about winning; it’s about playing the game, knowing you played it at your best, and feeling good about it.

    Game na!