Heartbreaking Tennis Match

I don't play tennis but I enjoy watching tennis matches. Earlier I was catching the live match of the men single's final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open. First time in a long long time that I watched an entire tennis match from start till end. I like both players, both champions in their own league but I am a Nadal supporter. He is just unbelievable. Critics were saying he won't win the match as he is not adjusted to hardcourt and also, he just finished a 5 hour plus semifinal match on friday. Should be super exhausted. However Nadal was really determined and pushed on to be the one to win the title when the favourite was Federer. I was happy that he won and so amazed at his mental and physical strength. But it was the moment when Federer broke down while he was giving his speech at the award ceremony that broke my heart. I could understand how he felt, having tried numerous times to overcome Nadal and he was aiming to win this grand slam as he has won it for the past few years. Its like the frustration that was built up and got too much to bear. Just like how I felt whenever I was so frustrated at situations that I could not handle or the stress was too overwhelming. I think the unwavering support of the spectators made it extra hard for him and maybe that's why the Australian Open title was special to him. At least he lost to a deserving player. I say cheers to both Federer and Nadal. Nadal will always have my support but Federer has caught my emotions.

Yesterday we had our cny gathering at gm's place. It was fun playing blackjack with them and I have not had that kind of laughter with them for a long time. I did not get to taste my aunt's salted vegetables with duck soup this year. She prepared something else instead. Something different for a change. Finally this year, I got to offer joss sticks at the crowded temples and wished that the year of the ox will be a blessed one for me. Chinese New Year is always boring to me as I am not that close to my relatives. Well, at least I feel that I can relate more to my relatives from my dad's side instead of my mum's. Its only the gatherings with my friends that are more enjoyable and I will reflect on how our friendships have lasted through the years.

This month will be hell at work. A major event coming up and next sat is sym's concert. Crossing my fingers.....

2 Feb 12:07am