Thursday, December 29, 2005
~ Thursday, December 29, 2005 ~
The road ahead to success is long and humpy. Of course it's not easy for anyone, but so long if we've enjoyed e journey through, this few years of running may seem alot smoother. I may stumble a lot of times, and fall a few times, but I know I wouldn't want to give up this sport which I can excel in. During these years, I would need alot of support and encouragement. To achieve my goal, I need to forsake many things i.e time with friends or family. But once I'm done, I would have ample time for anything.
Last Friday I was on leave, supposed to shop for xmas presents, but I took out time to go down for training. Reached Pool Haven around 12noon, started to train. Initially I thought I would have to go off by 5pm to complete my shopping, in e end, time passed until about 8pm before I left that place. Almost trained full 7hrs there for that day. Before that I already told JiaoLian that I would be going down e next day as well. Quickly rushed for shopping (something which I dread doing). I was damned tired. Met up with Bong for makan. And then Yw for some drinks at Caesars.
After a tiring day, slept for not more than 6hrs, went down for training as promised. But I knew I couldn't for long that christmas eve, as I would have to rush back to meet up with my J.E.W. However, I thought I'd fulfilled more than e norm of 3hrs, should be ok. Who knows JiaoLian just give me that look, like I'm not interested in training. When I said I'd to leave, he grumbled "Xuan shou bu lian, jiao lian LIAN!!....(Players don't train, Coach TRAIN!)..." Alamak! Haiz... That's not what I want mah.. Monday went down, he gave me a cold shoulder. I'm not very sure if its because of me la.. Anyway for whole 4hrs he didn't talk much, whereas for me, I'd just train as normal, although without him guiding beside me, its kinda weird. What to do? haiz... But e last hr of training, he started blabbering again. Haha! Like under suppress for quite long liao hahaha... He taught me as usual, with patience... ;)
Haven't been going down e past few days, due to my time and e National 9-ball Championships (Mens). By e time I reached there, e possiblilty of having a table to train is so small. Might as well, wait till e tournament ends, or only Saturday.
William just called me. He's very upset. A stillborn nephew. Tell me how far is death....?
Sunday, December 18, 2005
~ Sunday, December 18, 2005 ~
May Ong Vs Emily Ng
I was defeated 9-6.
I felt something amissed before my match. My energy was totally drained out for that match. I couldn't find back e strength I've got in e previous matches. This time even how I forced myself to concentrate, my strokes and vision wouldn't allow me, instead worsened. I just could not fight on.. Lack of something. Perhaps experience really counts, which lacks in me.
After e game, I told myself : Its ok Emily, Jiao Lian will understand this. And that remember he told you, win/lose it doesn't matter now. You must be patient enough to accomplish better results. I believed that when he's back he will smile to me and tell me that again. Yeah, no matter what, I was once a semi-finalist in National 9Ball Championships. I will train harder to achieve a better result! I wanna excel in this! And I will... with all my determination and hardwork, I shall do it one fine day!
Charlene : Luck of e draw is always part of e match, but luck of e draw couldn't bring you all e way!
In this competition, especially e last match I had, I felt that it was e opportunity that was right in front of me I didn't grab! That was what saddens me most. Amy lost to May 7-5 incredibly, how could it be? Must have been a chance for me to go on further than semi-finals right! Perhaps. Nevertheless, I've learnt my lessons through this very 1st National 9Ball Competition I took part in. Winning / Losing is not as important to me as yet, because I've just made my first steps to start training. Practice makes perfect. Ironically, not every shots can be perfect. We can only lessen our mistakes. Good players play smart, less mistakes. The player who makes e least mistakes shall win. Experience build guts, guts in trying unfamiliar shots. Luck counts. Focus - talent and effort are nothing without focus and determination. When you put your heart to play, they listen and obey.
I'm so glad that I've friends who were so encouraging, no matter in words or action, person or sms. I will continue to strive harder in e coming years.... Thanks pals & sisters! You know who you are... It's so wonderful that you believe in me, I will go on and on~ ;)
!~!~STAY TUNED~!~!
PS: Charlene won May Ong in Finals with score 9-3. Her first National 9 Ball Championship's title. *Applause!!*
Thursday, December 15, 2005
~ Thursday, December 15, 2005 ~
Shemaiah Ng Vs Emily Ng
Nothing seemed to be in place yesterday before my match.
My mood was down down DoWn! I dunno why....
I wasn't in e right dresscode, almost got disqualified.
My cue was hurt when I was panicky due to my dresscode.
(Now there's a slight scar on it caused by me in National 9 Ball '05)
Half of me wasn't concentrating no matter how hard I try to focus.
But I was lucky somehow... I won 7-4.
It's e third time 7-4, BingoO!
Today's match 7.30pm as usual, but Race to 9!
My opponent is May Ong.
May I have back all e mood/spirit/morale/hweeling etc. later!!
Qing Shen Ci Wo Li Liang Baaaa!!!!!
ALL THE BEST, E M I L Y!!!
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
~ Wednesday, December 14, 2005 ~
Shanna Ng vs Emily Ng
As usual I'd quite a good lagging which starts my game off. I took glances at my scoreboard twice. I was leading 3-1. And then when it comes to 5-3, Shanna called for a time-out again. I was damned afraid that e 3 years back incident would happen. I was praying so hard, BerTZ & Yw were praying too. I could feel it. And BertZ was so spritually with me in yesterday's match. First time to feel it. Because almost everytime I missed a shot, or won my game, I would turn and look at her. In her eyes, she told me I could do it. Before e game striked off, she told me,"I got a feeling today you can win her". It really came true and I took back e sweetest revenge of e year 2005. I won 7-4.
Feelings and thoughts thru this match:
1) BertZ & Yw were so concentrated on every shot I took for this match. And I mean every shot. I believed they could memorise whichever shot I took were good shots, and whichever that could be improved.
2) I imagined Jiao Lian by my side, coaching me some of my inconfident shots. He said, "Ni kan na li qiu orh, ni jiu miao zun ta, shun shun de ba ta tui guo qu. yao miao zun orh.." (You look at that shot, aim properly, and then slowly pushed it smoothly into e pocket.) And yes, I slotted e balls into e pockets.
3) Last few shots to winning my match. I told myself, "Emily, you see everybody is looking at you, all your supporters (imagining everyone there to be my supporters). All wanted you to win. Just slowly and steadily do it. Come on!"
4) BertZ really calm my mood down, and did alot of telepathy communication with me. We talked through e competition by heart. She had many encouraging moves and words to me. And I listened then abide by them.
5) My mind kept recalling what Jiao Lian had told me. I communicated to him too! At one point of time I cried to him, "Jiao Lian, I really don't how to safeguard that shot!" But still he wasn't around in Sg, I'd to make a fast decision by myself. Nobody could help me. I was so afraid. In e end, I really missed that shot. Yet it seemed that luck was on my side. Shanna didn't potted it too. And I took e chance to finish e game!
6) BertZ told me, " I was communicating to your cues. Your owner has brought you (cues) out for e first time to National tournaments. You guys must do it for her....." Sounded funny? But they really did a good job. I understood & loved them even more after yesterday's match. And I loved BertZ even even more ever since she told me her many many thoughts she had, that nobody would feel this for me, just like her.
I thought I already had enough attention yesterday. 2 fully concentrated persons watching through my games thoroughly. No unnecessary words/movements. Everything was just right. When I potted my last shot, BertZ BANGED on my table!!! Haha!!! She almost jumped out of joy! Yw too had a great smile and happiness for me. I could feel every joy they had for me! I made my day, they made my day toO!!!!!! So happy..... SO haPpY!!!! SO HAPPY SIAL!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahah.......
Now, today (14/12/05) will be my quarter finals match with Shemaiah Ng. I don't know her well. I'd never play with her before. And I know I gotta keep my cool, just like yesterday. I will continue to remember what Jiao Lian had told me for Shanna's match, and I'll move on from there. Bong msged me " bi sai xian zai cai gang gang kai shi (now e game has just started...) " Haha! Agree with her lah.. But I think she watched too much tv shows liao lorr..
Let's see my zao hua today!
I should thank my boss for understanding as well, cos I'd took another half day today. Hee.....................
B's yao fang to win : Do your usual. Don't ganchiong. Don't be too eager to win. Don't be overconfident. Don't be moody. Concentrate. Don't stroke too fast. Sure win!
Once again, JIAYOU EMILY!!!! JIAYOU!!!! JIAYOU!!!! JIAYOU!!!!!! Arrrgggghhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
~ Tuesday, December 13, 2005 ~
Yesterday I was on leave. I had allowed myself to have full 8hours of sleep before e my 7.30pm match in National 9Ball Championships.
My back ankle to heel part aches like hell. Few years back I'd this problem as well, but after seeing a chinese physician, e ache never occur anymore. Until recently... I don't know e cause of this ache, usually it's after prolonged standing. Too much weight on my ankle/heel for too long. Actually I also couldn't really rationalise this. I thought it was just inherited. My mum and sis too have this problem, weak legs. Well, I just hope that it would allow me to finish my competition before e pain occur again, because its unbearable, and I could barely walk!
I was against Lily last night. Had a pretty good lag, so I started e 1st rack. I lost. 0-1. 2nd round won back again. 1-1. Before I realised, I was behind her 2 racks le. 4-2. BertZ was there. Jen, Jasmine, Guoping, Yaowei & James were there too. So many eyes were staring at me, my cue and 9ball on e table. So scary sial... But I did a good job by catching up to 6-4 before Lily called for a Time-out. 5mins later, I came back. One more rack to complete my first round. I was so afraid that e incident of Shanna's get-back after the time-out would happen again. And I made it that it never happen for this match. I WON! I was lucky! 5! 5! 5! BertZ, Yaowei & Amy! Thanks guys!
I will be meeting Shanna tonight again. 3 years back, I played with her in 8Ball. My first time. I would try to not think about e defeat I'd playing with her. And now it's a brand new me, meeting her in National 9 Ball Championships 2005! Wish me all e luck! I just want to know if I could win back what I've lost. It's my chance now... So pls..... JIAYOU EMILY!
PS: JiaoLian just called (12.26pm 13/12/05). He's going back to Taiwan today to visit his family. He's flying off soon. He still called me to say "Hao hao da o jin wan!"
Yes I will, JiaoLian!!
Friday, December 09, 2005
~ Friday, December 09, 2005 ~
Last Saturday I met up with my Jie. Later Bro came too. She came back from Bangkok so we met up for a drink. So happy to see her, and Bro too, they are kinda like my "real" elder siblings. Because I'm e eldest in my family, I got no exact sibling to put off my "childishness". With them, I sometimes am able to do so. They adore me. Maybe due to Jie falls under e Libra sign, she's someone who seldom express herself. So I may not know how much I'm in her heart. Nevertheless, she's always a sister I've respected and loved all these while. As for Bro, haha... He's someone who can sweet-talk to ladies he may find interest in, to me, he does toO! BUT in a brotherly way, of cos! I always believe that we are just brother and sis, others who see us may think otherwise. Who cares? He really would tell me he adores me, loves me and all. =)
Back to training yesterday, complained to JiaoLian whatever that had happened to me whilst his absence in Sg. He told me, "Don't bother about her lah. Nobody likes her here anyway!" Woohoo! I'm not e only one YOU SEE! I knew it. She has got big attitude problem. Don't talk about her liao. Yesterday, Jiaolian asked me to play a game with Agnes, and I lost to her 7-4. Kinda dismoralising. On e other hand, I can also treat it as a "push" for a brand new start. Yup.
Gambate, Emily!!! Just play your best in e upcoming Nationals. And start from there. Going forward, no more skipping of trainings unnecessarily. You will be a disappointment to Jiaolian, yourself, loved ones and friends... (Talking to myself!)
Sms received by Amy Hoe when she lost in e Final match of Seagames 8Ball Pool Women.
[Congrats! You've got a silver!] -friend of hers.
Tears rolled down from her cheeks. Why?
Ans: It's because of e defeat that's why she'd won a Silver and not Gold. It's e defeat that saddens her. And what's e Congrats all about?
That was her thinking! Initially I also thought that Silver is so much good enough le, but after hearing those words from her, I would agree with her too! Haizz...
"Harlo trained well? D coach thinks highly of u... I can c tat" msg from KK. Thanks! I will strive hard this time! Really.
Oh ya! KK won a Gold for Singapore! In 9Ball Pool. WooOo~ Congrats Champion! And thanks for your msg, it's very encouraging!
Btw, I'll be going up Genting AGAIN. This time is to watch S.H.E Zhen Ming Tian Nv Concert. On e 7th January 2006. "Wo bu xiang, wo bu xiang, bu xiang zhang da~"
Sunday, December 04, 2005
~ Sunday, December 04, 2005 ~
Really let BeRTZ guessed correctly. Amy Hoe got Silver medal in 8 Ball Pool Women's category. Not only that, today she won another Bronze medal in 9 Ball Pool Women! That's a double win man! Great! Although I didn't get to watch them play, Coach already told me she can do it. I think e another lady player lost in quarter / semi rounds. Nothing from her. But it's alright, all in all, Singapore ladies had won 75% of their matches. Charlene 1 Bronze, Amy Bronze + Silver. Good Job man! So happy for them. Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee........................... When is my turn? (-_-")
Friday, December 02, 2005
~ Friday, December 02, 2005 ~
Charlene Chai won a Bronze medal for Singapore in 8Ball Pool women category!
Saw this in e newspaper this morning, Charlene made it to e 3rd placing for Singapore in e 2005 Seagames (Pool). CONGRATS, Charlene! What about Amy Hoe and Jeff Tan? No news so far. I think 9Ball has yet to start, not quite sure about it. Only knows that Amy and Jeff will be playing 9Ball Pool Women for Singapore. I hope they can bring back more glories to Singapore, as well as e Council. Jiayou!!!
