My first time in New York City for anything. In the past, I really didn't try to see much of the surrounding city when I competed at tournaments. Not that I went out of my way to check things out, but I went walking around New York City and even made it Times Square.
It was cool to see. I don't think it's an amazing attraction to go see again for the sake of seeing it, but it was cool to see. If I saw some shows, then I think the experience would be a lot cooler.
It's funny the bad reputation that New York City cab drivers get, BUT they DESERVE IT! My first cab ride in the Big Apple, and I had to give the cab driver directions. Luckily my phone has google maps. I was prepared to pay more money, too, for the cab ride, but I figured 8 miles from the airport to the hotel couldn't be TOO bad --- wrong. The total was $105 from the airport to the hotel! Good thing I had someone to split it. The cab had a tv in it to watch certain things like news and updates, but the cab driver doesn't have GPS. When I was in Korea, every cab had GPS -- ah well. When it came time to tip, he pointed at three options 25, 20, or 15% on the touch screen monitor. He explained it like I had to pick one of those, but I figured out his deal. I gave him 0%. I'm one to tip if earned, but if I gotta give you directions in my first visit in the city, you don't get a tip.
(please note, I still have a smile on my face in describing the situation because it's easy to laugh at. I certainly didn't like the bill, but what are you gonna do...OH, by the way, I took a shuttle back to the airport, and the guy was a pro. So I gave him a $15 tip.)
The Tournament Part
I've got my system down now. You want to make sure to get plenty of sleep, eat the right foods, don't warm up too soon, be patient, and ATTACK THE FORM. I tied for 1st place for the second tournament in a row and lost the tie breaker. I'm pressing so hard. What do you have to do? You can't sit on your hands and cry about it.
I received some encouraging words from one of the judges who knows her stuff who said not to worry but to keep pressing. I also spoke to one of the parents that I know whose daughter competes and she asked me what I am going to do to make it different. I told her that I'm going to focus on my performance and energy. The guy that beat me at the tournament has good energy so that's where I get him because I know my technique is great.
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