I had a good run in the loser's bracket with wins over Ming Ng (9-8) and Rachel Abbink (9-6.) I was very shaky towards the end of my match with Ming. That's the price I paid for allowing some frustration and desire for results creep into my brain.
After that, I was determined to stay positive, level and in the moment. I was rewarded with my best performance of the tournament during my match with Rachel.
I ended up being knocked out by Jennifer Chen. Jennifer was playing great and I quickly found myself down 5-0 and then 6-1. I saved myself from a complete dusting by clawing my way back to 6-5 before Jennifer took control again and won 9-6.
I ended up finishing 17th-24th which is great but doesn't mean as much to me as the psychological freedom that I felt during the event. I have worked very hard over the last six months to overcome the extreme self-criticism that has held me back in the past.
Just to let you know how much positive energy that freedom requires: I will probably sleep 12 hours a night for at least two nights once I get home!
2 comments:
Very solid tournament Ms. Liz! Plus, you made hearts everywhere go all aflutter when they streamed you and Ming. Still waiting for live streaming of a Ford v. Rousey match though! ;-)
Thanks, PCN. SR and I will actually have to draw each other before that can happen :)
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