Day 11 I Cannot Forget
I was so thankful to have met some people today during orientation.
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I headed over to SNUE to meet this man who runs a charity programme which involves coaching young children.
He said he would introduce me to a women's team if they came down. They didn't come eventually so i joined the kids for awhile and ended up playing full field with men for about half an hour. I think they are the best players i have seen in real life. Speed, control, technique, vision, skill and composure - they had it all. It was intense, but i was in awe as i saw how they handled the ball as though it was a mere extension of their feet. Anyway, I played as a forward and i only touched the ball twice.
I know i cannot compare my standard with theirs but again, i am disappointed with the way i played. I am never satisfied. I ended the session feeling very negative and i took out my camera while walking around Naksongdae to get my mind off stuff. I thought i could forget about the stress and being unable to go beyond my limits, but i couldn't. I cannot play without thinking about the situation i am in. I still cannot play without fear.
I have so much to do. I have so much to learn. As much as i want to just let my hair down and truly enjoy the game, I cannot forget.
(the entire session was really awkward for me because they are MEN and i was the only female around. The disparity in skill level also made me feel quite shitty. )
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I went for a cup of coffee at a cafe(mainly to use their wifi) near Naksongdae station before leaving for my next destination.
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| Cappuccino, 3000 won ---- |
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I had Dakgomtang, one of my favourite Korean dishes, at a restaurant near Naksongdae Station.
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| Dakgomtang, 7000 won --- |
I went for a night run around the campus to run it off.
It was a test of mental strength with the slopes and unknown distance.
