Why

This is a story about a stupid decision i made two years ago. 

My coach suggested that my teammates and I audition for Minute To Win It. It was summer and we had no plans, so we auditioned.

We arrived at the venue after lunch because we knew that many would want to join. We waited for about an hour until we did the first test. We were in a large empty room that had lots of different objects. Cups, spoons, a ring of soda cans, ping pong balls, and kick boards were scattered around. Each station is where the contestants practice the mini games. First, we tried the soda bottle game. Each team will skillfully kick a soda can and the can should still be standing upright after the kick. It was pressuring because we only had a minute to do it, but it was fun and we managed to pass the first test. Then, we practiced the cup mini game. There was a long table with several upside down plastic cups lined up along the edges. The goal was to flip the cups with control so that it lands on its mouth. Lots of flipping was done and cups flew around at random angles, but again, we passed.

Because we succeeded in performing the first two trials, it was time for us to go to the studio where Minute To Win It takes place. There were cameramen, judges, and assistants. While waiting, we watched as different people stood on stage and were interviewed by the judges. Then, the assistant called our names and we nervously walked towards the stage. The judges asked how old we were, where we study, our hobbies, etc. We were awkward in answering the questions because I had stage fright and my partner is a shy person. By that time I didn't think we were gonna get accepted because of how uneasy we were. Then, it was time for us to play the game. Using kick boards, our team should carefully bounce a ping pong ball back and forth until we bounce it in a container. We did it well and there were no mistakes made. Our time on stage was finished.

We went out of the studio, then the assistant told us that we were skillful but what they needed were active, enthusiastic people. It was okay because we had fun and we did this for the experience. I got home, did my duties and slept. It was 8 pm and a ringing phone woke me up. An unknown number was on the screen. Still feeling drowsy from my sleep, I accepted the call. "Hello, is this Bea Kristine S. Navarro?" "Huh? Sorry, wrong number". I dropped the call and went back to sleep. Seconds later, I realized that it was actually me who the person was trying to call, and she was just mistaken about my surname. I also realized that Minute To Win It does call backs, and the judges probably gave my team another chance. I took that for granted and missed an opportunity.

Bagyong Ondoy_NC1