Here we go again....

I can barely keep my eyes open.

The house is really quiet.

I can hear the crickets and frogs making noise outside the open window.

I close my eyes and think about the upcoming tournament that I travel to tomorrow.

This will be the last tournament before Regionals. My last chance to qualify again. My last chance to secure those wanted at large points. My last chance to boost my confidence before the Regional tournament where I will compete against the front runners.

The unwelcome stress and anxiety that comes along with the tournament is starting to creep inside of me as I mentally prepare for the next three days.

GET OUT OF MY HEAD.

I am going to try my hardest to enjoy myself at this tournament with no worries. I really want this to be a good tournament. I mean, the other ones have been great, don't get me wrong. But...I want this one to be spectacular. Maybe it's just cause this tournament falls on my birthday. Maybe I just want to go into Regionals with the accomplishment of having fun while competing with no stress. I don't know why I want this tournament to be great...I just want it more than anything.

Let's make it happen Cornerstone kids.

Okay. Time for some much needed rest before this tournament gets underway.