Last L&D

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Once upon a time, there was a girl who didn't know what L&D stood for. Now, that same girl has finished her final intercollegiate literary competition at MCC with flying colors. 

You heard that right... Yesterday, I attended my final intercollegiate event. I went to Don Bosco College in Kilpauk for this milestone event. I was super pumped up and ready to win the overall trophy. (For some background, last year, I led the team to Don Bosco College and won the overall trophy. That was the first time I was trusted to lead the team to victory, and I did not let anyone down.) 

This time, I was enthusiastic, but there were hurdles on my way to college that upset me, first thing in the morning. I'm not going to go into details now, though. I was still really determined. 

Little did I know... my greatest obstacle waited ahead. Someone very close to me and whom I was very comfortable with was the judge of two of the events I was participating in. Now... think about it... when you are comfortable with someone, your body will relax and you will go into 'safe mode.' 

Yep. That's exactly what happened to me. One of the events I was supposed to be doing was poetry recitation, which required me to put on a hard, stony, angry face. I'm usually very good at it. But, when I saw this person sitting in front of me, looking at me with a serious face - that looked angry - I froze. The same thing happened with Shipwreck, where participants are required to banter or argue with the judge. I went into safe mode again. 

So... I thought earlier that having someone you like being the judge would make one more comfortable and confident. I was confident, sure. I was comfortable, sure. But... that's the problem. I was too confident. 

Anyway... on a brighter note, I won two prizes in other events and the team and I managed to bag the overall trophy again! Second time in a row! The legacy continues and I couldn't be prouder of us. I feel like it was a perfect way to end my career in l&d events here. I have won over 20 prizes over the past 3 years, and I think that is an amazing legacy to leave behind. 



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