Sunday, August 10, 2008
i duno why i got a little emotional while watching the olympics, particularly the gymnastics section. a special commendation to He Kexin representing China in gymnastics. i give my utmost salutation. she was really impressive on her first few stunts on the high bar, and hopes were definitely high on her. but just as the world fixed their eyes on her, she lost her grip as she went on to the lower bar. a fall that did not just implicate physical pain, but more so a psychologically tormenting one. i felt my heart plunge, not to say the involved party. she must have felt the world crashing down on her. at that point, a pick-up was necessary and she did pull herself to continue with the routine. a trained olympiad no doubt, but having to go through such stress and to muster such courage at such a tender age of 14, i would say that a standing ovation was not enough to display my respect for her. it was a heart-wrenching moment as she completed her circuit and landed with perfect footing, accompanied by a look of relief and disappointment on her face. her score was a mid-high 15.75, taking into consideration that she did make a major mistake of falling from the bar. but the disappointment of not having achieved self-expectation is something i feel for. in this competitive world, its not solely about how hard you're willing to strive, but about relative opportunities as well. who knows when another impossible competitor would come by and *poof* goes her chances of achieving world's best.
thinking about what i might have achieved two years ago if i had cherished the chance to take part in National Arts Competition. i might have felt ridiculed on stage, but it would be an experience that would never come by again. there's too many chances i've stupidly let go of. i think its time i reconsider my strategies in life. i don't want to stay an unachiever.
posted @ 12:26 PM