Tuesday, September 25, 2007
scribbled by anna katrina
7:07 AM | 4 comments
7:07 AM | 4 comments
Powermatching wrap-up
Powermatching felt... weird. I remember the first ever individual powermatching I experienced was in preparation for the 1st VUDC and it felt nothing like this. The powermatching we had for VMDC was just for team letters too, so it was kinda ok. But last weekend, we powermatched for our teammates, for team letters, and the right to debate in the NDC.
I guess it's safe to say that I was the one who really worked for the powermatching to push through - which was why the past week was so jampacked with drama for moi. I wanted it to be successful, given how crucial the situation was. Everybody wanted to debate, everybody wanted good partners, and no one was surely gonna back down. I had to make sure the powermatching was meaningful as it was credible.
Sure, when it was all over, we had our own "breaknight," devouring 9 pizzas (yes, we were THAT hungry), gulping cokes and sprites, while some did the T-Way. But something felt really, really wrong.
At the end of six rounds, the results were a celebration for most, while a heartbreak for some. Maybe the heartbreak part was what felt weird about the whole thing.
Here are some thoughts:
1. Ron DESERVES to debate. He really does. It was that friggin' 71 in Round 3 that pulled him down. Although I really couldn't blame the adjes for giving him the score. Being prime minister is really a tough job, and only a few have mastered the art of 'priming.' But one round couldn't measure debate prowess! Bad timing lang talaga. He has to settle for Adj this time. But that doesn't mean he's not a good debater. He's still awesome for me. =)
2. Emarrah and Elysse. My two girls, who have probably worked the hardest among all of us. They were always there when we had debates, they were always willing to learn new things, to listen. And they've improved tremendously, more than anyone has! But I guess they're still young debaters. I know that soon, they'll be conquering the world of debating. Watch out for them!
3. Carlo and Clyde... I know you guys want to be partners. I know how you feel! I seriously wouldn't know what to do if Odie didn't turn out to be my partner. But rules are rules. We have to stick to the system to be able to respect it. You guys would've made a great team, but I know you'll do as good apart. The measure of a good debater is his ability to work with himself, above all.
4. Guess who was demoted to Team C... But you know what, I'm still happy Odie and I would be entering NDC together. I know we'll be fine. I couldn't be happier with any other partner. ^_^
5. Of course, all the drama --- tensions between debaters, complaints, losses misunderstood, scores undeserved, doubts, questions unanswered. But what's great about us, is we know we're still friends at the end of the day. And nothing could genuinely get in the way of our relationships with one another. Maybe some stuff shake them a li'l bit. But nothing could topple what we've already built for years.
Ugh! Nuff with the drama! I am such a freak.
Anyway, congratz to all who made it! To teams A to F, to Ron, Elysse, Emarrah, Alfonso and Micah, we're bound for Baguio! Let's all show them what Silliman's made of. Can't wait. ^_^
I guess it's safe to say that I was the one who really worked for the powermatching to push through - which was why the past week was so jampacked with drama for moi. I wanted it to be successful, given how crucial the situation was. Everybody wanted to debate, everybody wanted good partners, and no one was surely gonna back down. I had to make sure the powermatching was meaningful as it was credible.
Sure, when it was all over, we had our own "breaknight," devouring 9 pizzas (yes, we were THAT hungry), gulping cokes and sprites, while some did the T-Way. But something felt really, really wrong.
At the end of six rounds, the results were a celebration for most, while a heartbreak for some. Maybe the heartbreak part was what felt weird about the whole thing.
Here are some thoughts:
1. Ron DESERVES to debate. He really does. It was that friggin' 71 in Round 3 that pulled him down. Although I really couldn't blame the adjes for giving him the score. Being prime minister is really a tough job, and only a few have mastered the art of 'priming.' But one round couldn't measure debate prowess! Bad timing lang talaga. He has to settle for Adj this time. But that doesn't mean he's not a good debater. He's still awesome for me. =)
2. Emarrah and Elysse. My two girls, who have probably worked the hardest among all of us. They were always there when we had debates, they were always willing to learn new things, to listen. And they've improved tremendously, more than anyone has! But I guess they're still young debaters. I know that soon, they'll be conquering the world of debating. Watch out for them!
3. Carlo and Clyde... I know you guys want to be partners. I know how you feel! I seriously wouldn't know what to do if Odie didn't turn out to be my partner. But rules are rules. We have to stick to the system to be able to respect it. You guys would've made a great team, but I know you'll do as good apart. The measure of a good debater is his ability to work with himself, above all.
4. Guess who was demoted to Team C... But you know what, I'm still happy Odie and I would be entering NDC together. I know we'll be fine. I couldn't be happier with any other partner. ^_^
5. Of course, all the drama --- tensions between debaters, complaints, losses misunderstood, scores undeserved, doubts, questions unanswered. But what's great about us, is we know we're still friends at the end of the day. And nothing could genuinely get in the way of our relationships with one another. Maybe some stuff shake them a li'l bit. But nothing could topple what we've already built for years.
Ugh! Nuff with the drama! I am such a freak.
Anyway, congratz to all who made it! To teams A to F, to Ron, Elysse, Emarrah, Alfonso and Micah, we're bound for Baguio! Let's all show them what Silliman's made of. Can't wait. ^_^
