It took me a lot of courage to write this on my blog. Cos I lost and I just can’t take it. Nah, its not a great thing for most people, but it was to me.
Well Basically, last Saturday I took part in the MSIG Samurai Sudoku Showdown. From the name itself, you would have know that it is sponsor by MSIG. Goggle-d it up for yourself, I don’t want to advertise for them here. (haha.. Unless they let me re-take part in the Grand Final Showdown in January)
I was there early, 9am+ so that I can get the earlier session. See, not even the shops are open yet. Yeah, I’m kiasu but I’m not late like other people.
The Organiser setting up the place @ One Utama
This is what the event place looks like. With 4 rows of long table. One row of table can accommodate to 16 people at any one time.
See what they wear, cool right?
Then I proceed to register myself and I was known as Warrior for the day.
Most people are busy practising (while waiting la) but I don’t, cos I don’t see the need to and I never regretted, ok. (hahha)
Cos I was busy having my fix for the day!
Then it was time for Round 1. I had to stick the stickers on my arms and wear the headband like a true samurai.
Out of the 600+ people who registered, only 300+ turn up for it. The main problem is that it is free, hence they encouraged all types of people who will just registered for the fun of it. They should have just impose a small fee and people will think twice before joining.
I went through Round 1 (Only 64 make it to Round 2 out of the 300+ people). Then I make it to Round 2 too! Only 28 people make it to Round 3. And they finally, finalise the 14 players out of the 28 people from Round 3! I was one of the 14 people who make it to Round 3!
The last round was held at 6pm. But then I make a careless mistake in the Final Round! Damn it damn it damn it. I spend the whole day there ok! I was aiming for Top 3 so that I will be qualified for the Grand Final Showdown in January! Damn it…. Some of you might never know how i feel, but my ego was so so so bruised and I sulk the whole day!
Anyway this is the picture of the winners and the 14 people who make it to the finals (Picture taken with the CEO of MSIG). Anyway, Adrian, if you happen to read my blog, Congratulations for making it to the Top 3 and please practice more and get the First Prize!
I will definitely be back next year!
*Blur-Devil itching for revenge*
7 Comments
November 24, 2007 at 2:33 pm
Hey girl! You are my wordpress neighbor and I just stopped in for the first time today. LOVE your outfits. I love sudoku too, but I’m nowhere near your level. Take care!
December 8, 2007 at 12:02 am
hi limfong..so surprised reading about the sudoku event in your personal blog…i’m one a msig staff and was there at 1u, and i recognized you for an obvious reason (cuz of the off shoulder blouse!!;))
anyways…sad u didnt make it in the finals…but still, not everyone made it that far…congrats!
wonderful knowing you and thanks for your support…if next year we organize the 2nd showdown, make sure i see your face there!! =)
take care…
December 14, 2007 at 6:17 pm
I wasn’t there taking part… how to get no. 1? haha anyway congrats to the Adrian and also congrats to Lim Fong for making it so far… next year… good luck
December 17, 2007 at 9:12 am
Sorry for the late reply ppl. =P
Amelia : Thanks for dropping by ya! And if i decide to go for the 2nd showdown, make sure i see you there too!
Adrian : Bleh, not you la… there’s so many Adrian in the world (hahaha). Hope your honeymoon is a blast! =D
April 28, 2008 at 9:58 am
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September 10, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog.
Cheers! Sandra. R.
September 10, 2009 at 10:22 pm
hey, thanks for dropping by. =)