I participated in a basketball tournament in NIST on February 5. As I entered the gym, I saw other schools that started games and some were warming up. The sound of ball bouncing, communication with teams, and whistling filled the place. We also started stretching, I have felt nervous since then. However, talking and playing around with teammates made me feel comfortable. We played three games that day, and I made frequent mistakes and also raised the point. I was thankful that team members did well, and we ended up in second place. It was good to get a medal, but what was better was that I played with other schools after a long time. Before this tournament, we always played with teammates because of Covid19. Playing games with other schools made me realize my weaknesses and learn new things, so I felt like I was growing up.

(May 20)

It was the day of the CAS showcase. There was no tension when I waited for my turn while preparing for the rehearsal. When the song came out, I felt my body tense. I rarely listened to music during rehearsals, and I danced not to make a mistake. People gradually gathered, and my tension seemed to have reached its peak. We cheered each other to perform hard, which made my mind a little more comfortable. We moved to the center to perform, and the song started. I was a little embarrassed because there was no response than I expected, but it was a pleasant time, and I was proud to show performance. While doing this, I learned that it was doubly better to tremble and overcome with a group of people than to get nervous and overcome alone because we can share our feelings, especially when we share joy; it is often more emotional. If I can perform like this again, I want to try again and show better K-pop songs and choreography.