Day 26: A picture of something that means a lot to you.

My Fencing Medals

These are my pride and joy :) It's not really the medals that means a lot to me, is the effort I've put in and the sacrifices I've made to earn them. 

I used to be someone who thought that she could do anything in the world, then I became this girl who lost all her confidence. Through fencing, I've slowly gained that confidence and it increased when I won my first medal in 2008, it was just a Fencer's Competition but still, first competition and a silver medal. Not bad for a first-timer ;) 

Then I got chosen to represent my state for last year's Malaysian Games (SUKMA). I have been wanting a spot at the state team for so long and I was elated to get chosen. I had to miss my confirmation for the Games but it was worth it cause I came back with a bronze medal (the one in the middle) for the team event,my only event cause my seniors joined the individuals. 

This year was a memorable year for me too. Nationals Junior (U-21) and Cadet (U-17) happened this August and I brought home a medal, but for the Junior category which was unexpected as I was hoping I could win in the Cadet but lost instead in the quarter-finals. 

Between those I've joined several local competitions and did fairly well. No gold yet, but it's coming! :) 

Winning these medals just prove everybody who never believed in me wrong. I can excel in something. I'm not a fat ass. I can certainly do sports. 

I do thank my friends and family who have been the pillar of my strength, for believing in me :)

I also want to thank those who've doubted me or underestimated me, maybe you still do, but thank you, for giving me the motivation to exceed your expectations :) 

I'm still trying my best to be the best :) 

Le Bronze

So I just finished my first fencing competition for 2012. Can't say I did great. It was so-so.
Got bronze, as you can see from the very awful quality photo (took it with my webcam, was lazy to get my camera.)
To be honest, it was an easy win for reasons I am too embarrassed to mention.
Tried out for the sabre event. Lost terribly at the knockout stage. No surprise there. I did improve though. Hey, I got 8th out of 14. Isn't that an achievement for an epeeist?

So, this would be the first of many championships to come this year (actually only 2 more) but still! Aiming for a shinier medal this time ;)

Speaking of medals, A HUGE CONGRATS to the awesome TOM DALEY for being the overall champ (individual and synchro) in the 2012 FINA Diving Championships, with 1 Gold, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze in both individual and synchro events. Same goes to his synchro partner, Peter Waterfield! :) 

Can you believe he is only turning 18 in May? This guy is a wonder.


Can't wait to catch him in the Olympics!!

I defy you to say it isn't true. 

Photo taken from:

Sascha Brock

By:

Alexander Azizian

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Day 22: A picture of something you wish you were better at.

Fencing.

Yes, I'm still wishing I'm better at this sport.

I guess it's because once I know I'm good at it, nobody would second guess my ability. 

Photo credit:

weheartit

Day 15: A picture of something you want to do before you die.

Is to be able to join and win the World Fencing Championship or better, the Olympics.

Yes, I've always wanted to be able to stand on top of the podium, and hear my national anthem being broadcasted to the whole world. 

That's what I want to do before I leave this planet. 

Photo Source:

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Day Seven: A picture of your most treasured item.

This is my baby over here.

Lucky. My Allstar BF 2008 epee.
It's my fencing weapon and my confidence booster. Dad gave it to me as a "well done and all the best" gift late 2010, I think. Can't remember the exact date I got it.
Fencing fact: The heaviest weapon is the epee, and it's bell guard is also the largest among the others. 
So whenever I hold Lucky up, it immediately makes me feel a lot bigger (and stronger) because I'm only 156cm which is actually considered "small-size" in the sport.
I named it Lucky because all through the 2 years together, I've managed to improve my accuracy and it made me feel like it brings me luck, so yeah, LUCKY :)

If anyone tries to mess with my weapon, oh, you'll probably end up polishing it until it really shines!

You know, just to brighten my day..

Marco Fichera (ITA)

photo from Yahoo EuroSports

2010 Youth Olympics Singapore Men Epee (Individual) Gold Medalist

 2010 Euro Cadet Championship Men Epee (Team and Indi) Gold Medalist

Now he is somebody that I look up to.To be 16 when he won his Youth Olympic Gold, that's an achievement.

He is certainly a fencer that I will be looking out for when he makes it to the real Olympics.

SUKMA XIV

For the past week, I've been over at Semenanjung for SUKMA. My only event was the Women Epee Team event, which was on the last day of the fencing competition. And the years of training and preparation paid off, we got Bronze. Not bad eh?
Oh yeah, photos.

 

At the airport.

 

Doing our Sabah cheer before the event!

Women Epee Team Bronze Medalists (Sabah)

-Perle, Me, YinYin, Laura-

yes, I am the shortest. 

Well, these are some of the photos. Be posting more interesting ones soon. 

School tomorrow! :DDD don't know why am I excited. 

See ya on the flipside!

One more week!

Oh golly, what a week has it been. Trained 6 days in a row, and I just can't get enough.
One more week till the competition and to be frank, I am scared. I'm scared of failing. I just don't want to come home and feel like I've achieved nothing, I want to reach home with my head held high and hopefully, with a medal around my neck. Fingers crossed!

Finals has already started today, and will continue for the rest of next week. That means I have exams and fencing to focus on, at the same time. I think I'm handling it quite well. I hope.
Having the exams in the hall is quite frightening. One bad move and the whole Junior 3 will be there to witness it. Gulp.

Well, that's all I can say for now.
Will be missing the Idol Finale, and the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides screenings in the cinema.

Oh, the sacrifices one must make to fulfill one's dreams. 

Be back soon!
Pray for me. :)