I joined the tennis clinic last May 5 to May 16.   There were about 25 attendees -all were young boys and girls, and college students, and I was the only senior in the group.  I enjoyed the camaraderie and the lessons we learned were truly beneficial to us. 

The clinic was held in the afternoon at 2:00 to 5:30,  and gosh! the afternoon sun was incredibly hot. The sunlight was so bright.  It was summer here, that's why.   Ours was an open tennis court - thus, open to scorching sun, and rains, too. 

By May 16, we had our tournament.   There were 6 groups - according to age group.   I played in the third group.   I won the semi-finals -score of 7 - 5.   At the finals, I lost - 5 -2.    I was third place only.  

But, I enjoyed the play so much.  It was exciting and  a new experience to me. 

I play every morning after my jogging and exercise.   And, I noticed that my wrists, arms and shoulders are gaining strength that I can smash the ball to my opponent.   And, my footwork is getting even faster now.   I can reach and scoop the ball and throw it to the opponent.  It was hard to scoop the ball when it bounced so low.  My coach is glad at my good showing, and he's happy that I'm learning fast and good; that others said I wouldn't be able to withstand the play.   But, now the saw that I can finish two games!

Tennis is exciting sports for me.   So, I hope to play for as long as I can.  

There was a thunderstorm as I write this.   The thunderbolt is deafening.  And, it's raining.   It's rainy season now here in the Philippines.   Five typhoons had already came and gone.   And, there's a low pressure again and so we expect some more rains.  

If it continues to rain till early morning, we can't play, even if it is drained of rainwater,  is surely wet and slippery.   The court is of asphalt and cement. 

I'll close this here because the thunderstorm is getting too close on the roof and thundering bolt is like sensurround to the floor.