my mind has been made up... yes, I'm leaving... despite the incessant advices from friends, I've decided, and I won't turn back... I guess this decision is the best for myself... I was very firm on my stand initially, but some considerations did make me sway and waver a little, but I want to believe in myself, I want to trust that my decision is going to be right.. from the moment I made up my mind, there was no place for regrets... to some friends out there who might be concerned about me.. do not worry... YES, I'm leaving the team, but NO, I'm not going to stop playing the game... some asked me why I insist on leaving when my interest for badminton is actually there.. well... leaving the team does not mean that I'll stop playing totally.. I'll still play, and trust me, I'll come back a stronger player to prove people wrong.. to prove people that although I may have started playing at a later age, I can do it too one of of these days (: I guess I've more or less passed on my work to the next person, and said whatever I wanted to say to the girls... farewell, TEAMMATES