09.30.2006

Today was Bubba's first tournament. She placed 2nd in her first fight which allowed her to participate in the Tournament of Champions at the end of the regular tournament. The girl in her second match who she went up against was two levels higher than her. Although Bubba lost that match, she scored some good points. She placed fifth in that round, winning two medals for the whole tournament. Being the perfectionist she is, she was quite unhappy (disgusted) with her performance. I think it was a good showing and a valuable learning experience. And, even placing in your first tournament is, I think, pretty damned good.

So, we took the disappointed girl out for pizza with her friend Alicia, and she ended up having a good night and a sleepover with her friend. Life works out in the end.