The Song Remains the Same
Every. time.
Once again, gong jiao's dreams were dashed. It has happened so many times I almost wasn't surprised at the verdict. Despite our superior argumentation and style, I wasn't surprised that we got fucked over. And when that happens, you know there is a problem.
Despite my obvious bias, I think I can state this as fact: CHS debates is the best debating institution in the country never to win jgs gold. Sometimes we choke (like I did), sometimes external circumstances force our hand, and sometimes judges perhaps got it wrong. Then there are times, like tonight when we do more then enough, and it is clear as day what the outcome should have been. And STILL we get fucked over.
I think that is perhaps why people like me and junyi and kevin still go back after so long and after so many would have moved on. The administration and school has changed beyond all recognition and we occupy but an infinitismel part of its history. But yet our loyalty and concern for gong jiao remains unwavering. I think one reason why is simply this: we want to see us get that elusive gold. We have went so close before, and thus we believe eventually we can do it. We yearn for a day where all the what ifs can be jubilantly tossed aside as all our faith is vindicated. Now, we have to wait one more year.
And yet I will keep waiting and hoping. I will probably keep waiting until I cannot anymore. Then others like me will continue waiting. Some may say it is hopeless, that I probably should stop holding out for that day. But that is not the motto of the faithful. One day, that cheap wooden shield will reside in our cheap metal cupboard. I am sure of it.
P.S. If any of you of the team happen to stumble upon this, I would just like to tell you that you guys were bloody good, and you made me proud.
Once again, gong jiao's dreams were dashed. It has happened so many times I almost wasn't surprised at the verdict. Despite our superior argumentation and style, I wasn't surprised that we got fucked over. And when that happens, you know there is a problem.
Despite my obvious bias, I think I can state this as fact: CHS debates is the best debating institution in the country never to win jgs gold. Sometimes we choke (like I did), sometimes external circumstances force our hand, and sometimes judges perhaps got it wrong. Then there are times, like tonight when we do more then enough, and it is clear as day what the outcome should have been. And STILL we get fucked over.
I think that is perhaps why people like me and junyi and kevin still go back after so long and after so many would have moved on. The administration and school has changed beyond all recognition and we occupy but an infinitismel part of its history. But yet our loyalty and concern for gong jiao remains unwavering. I think one reason why is simply this: we want to see us get that elusive gold. We have went so close before, and thus we believe eventually we can do it. We yearn for a day where all the what ifs can be jubilantly tossed aside as all our faith is vindicated. Now, we have to wait one more year.
And yet I will keep waiting and hoping. I will probably keep waiting until I cannot anymore. Then others like me will continue waiting. Some may say it is hopeless, that I probably should stop holding out for that day. But that is not the motto of the faithful. One day, that cheap wooden shield will reside in our cheap metal cupboard. I am sure of it.
P.S. If any of you of the team happen to stumble upon this, I would just like to tell you that you guys were bloody good, and you made me proud.