I got up at crack of dawn and raced to play with my weekend morning group. Sunny and I got there at the same time, 6:48am. Harrison and Robert, the pair early birds are perennial, were there sweating it out. They both have beautiful single hand backhand, it’s a joy to see them play. Charlie walked by before we started. So he joined us. 15 minutes later, Ming came, so I thought we have a doubles game. Then here came the spider: a cool looking Indian clad in black with a red cap who also named Sunny. I was just dreaming would I be teaming up with the MIB … then heard the order from my Sunny: “Irene, you go to next court ..” Yes lord. There’s a guy who’s alone, doing some serves. I’m sure I’ll be happy playing with him. … In fact, we did pair up against Albert and lefty Sing. The Sunshines played a fantastic game, so did we, even we lost 6:4, oh the stranger’s name also Charlie, or whatever. Sunny would remind me from time to time, “keep you eye on the ball!!” Yes Lord.
Sunny and I had small chat as we walked in. I asked him if it’s true that players generally peak after 3-5 years, and remain at that level, and going down hill as you age. For I still thinking the elusive 4.0 … He said, it’s all depends on how fit you’re. And went on to say, I’m at 4.0 level, “just need to keep your eye on the ball.” How could I be a 4.0, when I never beat him at 2 points handicap who plays on a 3.5 league? Men’s is different from the girls. Oh ya? Okaaay. Whatever you say, Sunshine. I know I wont win a set, now I know I can’t even win an argument. Just keep my eyes on the ball.
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