Past Perfect Senses

I had previously embarked on a mission to analyze what it meant when things did not go one's way. I did not complete it; it remains unfinished.

Did Kim Clijsters have to be so together today? Did she really have to hit that ace right after Vera passed her for a break point at 3-1 in the second? Did she absolutely have to win a third US Open?

Because, with her 2 Grand Slams, one would think it was not that necessary to prove she had mental fortitude. I concede that. Oh, but here I go again conceding stuff that are not for me to concede.

In any case, Kim was nicest when, in her speech, she made sure to tell Vera to "keep it going", and you know that she meant it (having herself been in 4 Grand Slam finals before finally winning).

Vera, on the other hand, acknowledged that there is a need to "analyze", and maybe to "stop playing doubles", and, most importantly, to "look forward." Vera, always confident and always self-believing pre-finals;* always trying to take charge of points and always producing pretty shots; and, recently, always on the verge of greatness but always just a bit needing some kind of emotion checker--thus just has to "keep it going" and push herself a little more.

And then they can replace Plate with Water Vessel.

And if things still don't work out?

"(W)hen I finish my career, maybe I will look back and I will remember some great moments. But at the moment, I will try to look forward."

Jesus, self. Pay attention.

Still, maybe, in alternative to looking back and remembering great moments, well you should--

And so, when faced with something that really one cannot do anything about, one should--simply--move on. Focus on the good stuff. And make The World fall to its knees.

I am reminded of a certain time, a certain sound...

* Nevermind the commentating.
**And they are coming to Manila, by the way. (Goes to check if tickets are already on sale...they are not)
*** Photo from the usopen.org