Post by caressa on Jun 18, 2007 4:35:28 GMT -5
Not sure this is the right words, but I have been playing a lot of bridge in the last two weeks. I consider myself grateful that I have a memory and a brain that has healed enough to allow me to be competitive.
My partner and I played the World Bridge Tournament at our bridge club and came 112 out of 5397 people from 42 countries in the world. We came 9th in Canada. We had 64.3% which is good, especially for two people who are classed as novices. My partner has been playing for about three years, while I learned many years ago, I didn't play for about 25 years and have just been back playing for about six years. We were competing against life masters, so I feel quite content with the results.
We played a Silver Point Tournament last week and had two firsts, a second and a third. Normally, you have to go to a tournament to get these points, so it was a bonus. I was always a bit envious of those who could go and often wished that I would be asked to go along, yet I know I am by no means an expert.
Last Friday night, I was on a natural high and couldn't go to sleep. We got 61% (duplicate bridge) and the person in second had 53%. We really kicked butt.
I haven't been able to play much this past year because of my health. When I can't think through the pain, it isn't fair to my partner, because I don't play well. I like to be competitive, I don't have to win, but my goal is 50%. When you play duplicate, your score is compared to that of the other players in the room.
It took a long time in recovery to be comfortable in my own skin and find self-acceptance. I was my own worst enemy, always beating myself up for being less than what I thought I should be.
My partner and I played the World Bridge Tournament at our bridge club and came 112 out of 5397 people from 42 countries in the world. We came 9th in Canada. We had 64.3% which is good, especially for two people who are classed as novices. My partner has been playing for about three years, while I learned many years ago, I didn't play for about 25 years and have just been back playing for about six years. We were competing against life masters, so I feel quite content with the results.
We played a Silver Point Tournament last week and had two firsts, a second and a third. Normally, you have to go to a tournament to get these points, so it was a bonus. I was always a bit envious of those who could go and often wished that I would be asked to go along, yet I know I am by no means an expert.
Last Friday night, I was on a natural high and couldn't go to sleep. We got 61% (duplicate bridge) and the person in second had 53%. We really kicked butt.
I haven't been able to play much this past year because of my health. When I can't think through the pain, it isn't fair to my partner, because I don't play well. I like to be competitive, I don't have to win, but my goal is 50%. When you play duplicate, your score is compared to that of the other players in the room.
It took a long time in recovery to be comfortable in my own skin and find self-acceptance. I was my own worst enemy, always beating myself up for being less than what I thought I should be.
. I will be back looking for Lin and others.