An Anecdote

I traveled to Guam with my classmate last summer vacation. The weather in Guam was great. One day, we went to a club, and there were many waterside activities. I still remember there was a windsailing item. I have seen people who played this on TV. It seemed easy and I have never played it before. Therefore, we decided to try it. Then, we booked it because they would appoint the coach to teach us. At first, the coach taught us to stand on the board and pull up the sail in the pool. That time I realized how bad my balance was. I cannot stand on the board, and do not even mention to pull the sail up. Eventually, I can keep my balance and follow the step. Nevertheless, the instruction became more and more difficult. The coach asked us to change the direction because we have to adjust the sail with the wind. I practiced again and again. Sure thing, I fell down a lot of times. The last time I wanted to keep my balance and the coach said that we can try it on the sea. I felt relief and thought I can get down the board safely. Suddenly, my balance was loosed again. I was not only to fall down. I faced the sail and fell down directly. My whole body tumbled on the sail. My stomach was hit by the stick. It was really pained. Moreover, there was a Japanese couple sat beside the shore. They laughed loudly. It was so embarrassed. Actually, I felt funny, too. However, I pretended nothing was happened. By the way, there was no wind when we played the windsailing on the sea. It was lucky to me.

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