Anyway, after training last night, while in the bus on the way home, my instructor dropped a bomb on me. Last Sunday, there was a pair of Indonesia-based martial arts practitioners who were in town. They invited our team to take part in some tournament (some sort of World Championships, I think) which will be held in September.

So yeah, Sir said he will be entering me in the tournament women's since I'm the only female in the team and I've got the potential. He wanted me to get some exposure and warned me that the usual training and training for competition are totally two different things. Like, DUH! It's breath-taking enough just thinking about the immense pressure! I was listening with my jaws wide opened, expecting to hear the usual 'I was just kidding with you' part which never fails to come from the guys whenever they tease me 'bout entering me in some competitions. But he never said that, which means that he is dead serious this time round. *smacks my forehead*

And so in order to get me ready for the September tournament, Sir has decided to bring me and a selected few over to the headquarters/training school in Philippines some time in June where I will train on the beach by the sea with 4 female World Championships winners and Sir's brother for a week. Aiyo, it's like some boot camp ok. So scary... *frowns* I would also have to watch what I eat and go on a strict diet and workout routine from now on. Shucks!

But ah, Mommy seems to have objections about me going to Philippines 'cos she thinks it's unstable and unsafe there, and it's too dangerous for a lone female to be in an unfamiliar terrirtory, not to mention the rigourous training which I will have to undergo. I've already sustained a few injuries, one of which I'm still recovering from but will take another 3 to 9 months to heal completely. =(

When I first joined this martial arts team, it was out of pure interest, passion and the need to keep fit. Never did I imagine I may have the chance to represent Singapore in this form of martial arts. If only Singapore recognises this form of Filippino martial arts, our team would be part of Team Singapore and it would be easier for me to take leave and have them granted should I need to go overseas for training or competitions. Hehe...