GO TEAM SINGAPORE!

spent last evening watching the SEA games live and its highlights.

I watched Young Nicole Tay take a tumble from the balance beam after clinching a silver in the uneven bars moments earlier.
I thought, 'since you're the favourite,this fall won't stop you from getting a medal,be it gold, silver or bronze.'
But the agony and grimace on her face betrayed it all.She was in pain after striking the beam in the ankle heavily.she got back up and continued her routine.Another leap ended in failure and she was on the floor again.
this time,it was clear and undeniable that she won't be stepping onto the podium.
this did not stop the determined girl from climbing back onto the beam and finish her sequence.neither did it stop disaster from happening.
she fell for the third time.
she almost cried out.you know how it looks like when people try their best not to cry?
Nicole continued the routine when anyone else would have given up hope.
After her descent and turning to her coach,she finally broke down.
My heart sank.but i rooted for her.
her twin sister Tabitha Tay managed better and won the silver medal,probably out of expectations.and i think she did so for her sister.
five minutes later,Nicole was scheduled for her floor gymnastics competition.
she danced like a fair lady in a vast field of beautiful blooms,she flipped and somersaulted with such grace.and she smiled so radiantly that you forgot she just hurt her ankle and back.
and she was rewarded with the top honours.
i applaud this 14-year-old gymnast for her courage and will to carry on.she did not let her failure in the beam get into her head.she picked herself up and performed exceptionally in the floor,the event she considered her weakest.
that's something we can learn from this yound lass.
and so i shall run on sunday when my body tells me to walk.i will remember this lesson that Nicole has taught me.
And Lee Wen Si the gymnastics team captain,she's a hottie.