Okay so today would have been the day I fought competitively and would have been posting a blog relaying my triumphs and victory (Lol). But notice I said ‘would have’ (wipes tears). It just wasn’t meant to be!
I found out 2 days, no not 2 weeks, 2 DAYS before the event that it had been cancelled. By then my body is tired, mentally I’m drained and my spirit is near broken. There were no excuses about family members dying (not that I wish that but..) or the venue burning down. NOTHING!
All it said was, wait I quote ‘the event has to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances’ WTF!!! You need to come better than that, even the council gives a proper excuse for no shows.
You can imagine how upset I was, I sulked for nearly 3 hours straight, bottom lip pushed out, sighing at regular intervals and then decided I’m gonna drink wine, eat pure rubbish and party like its 2099! Luckily I didn’t go that hard (not trying to undo my hard work) but I did indulge in 2 large glasses of wine to protest silently.
Yeah call me Mahat Ghandi Luther Chiquone – at least I didn’t take my protest out into the streets.
I also really tried to appreciate the annoying but meaningful advice given such as ‘ now you will have longer to train’ Yayyy!!! Or ‘maybe their was a reason it happened’ blah blah blah. In fact the fighting spirit I thought I was lacking, would have definitely come out to play if I had a chance to be in the ring with the promoters.
I know it must sound like I am exaggerating, but I felt seriously peed off. But there’s a really wise and wonderful saying…. ‘Shit Happens’.
I had to let it go and actually respect that I didn’t know why the setback had occurred and what the lesson was. I just had to appreciate the positives in the unknown, at least I’m more fitter than when I started and I get to enjoy the weekend without any thoughts of training.
It felt good to return to normal – well my normal.
Unfortunately there are many and will be many set backs in life but I think your strength of character is shown in how you deal with the knock backs, do you get up and solider through? Or do like me, and lie on the floor like a 3 year old crying and wailing, until you finally get up wipe your snot and move the f**k on!
Ps. There is another fight comp in a months time so hold this space.
Pps I not sure why I feel compel at this time in my life to partake in a novice fight show but there must be a reason.
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