I can't believe we lost the contest. After all the hard work and dedication we put into our performance, it's disheartening to come in second place. The theme was about showing intimacy between partners, and I thought we nailed it.
But apparently, being intimate means something entirely different to the judges. The team that won didn't hold back at all - they went as far as having actual sex on stage. It makes me question what intimacy really means in this context.
I was confident in our routine. We practiced for hours on end, perfecting every move and gesture to showcase our connection as partners. But maybe we weren't bold enough, or maybe our definition of intimacy wasn't extreme enough for their liking.
It's frustrating because I pushed myself out of my comfort zone for this contest. I exposed parts of myself that I never thought I would show publicly, all in the name of art and competition.
And yet, here we are, empty-handed while a team who crossed boundaries without hesitation takes home the prize.
But despite feeling defeated right now, I know that this setback won't define me or my abilities as a roller skater. There will be more contests ahead where our version of intimacy will be appreciated and celebrated.
For now though...it stings to lose like this. Time to dust off my skates and start preparing for the next challenge ahead with even more determination than before.