I'm not sure if it was too close to the World Championships for me, but mentally I found it so hard. I'm usually really good at shaking off bad shots but I didn't allow myself to forget the bad shots and I got upset & tight after an unlucky leave.
The field over here in America is really strong and you have to be at the top of your game to compete, it's really frustrating because I know deep down I am more than capable. Last year I went through 2 rounds of Matchplay, I was expecting to do at least the same this year but it was obviously just not meant to be.
3 of my good friends from Europe made the Matchplay! Roomie Lisanne, Sandra from Sweden & Pat from Germany/Finland so fingers crossed for good shots & carry for all of those. I'm not sure if there has ever been an international winner of this tournament but with all the internationals that are here this year - it could happen!!!
All the scores can be found at www.bowl.com/Queens The live scoring has been great & also the live streaming with Bowl Tv!!
Here's Sandra & I yesterday in our Loudmouth shorts :-)
I was absolutely heartbroken yesterday - knowing the bowling part of my trip was over. Months of training and preparation and it's over just like that. It's been a really strange trip, I feel like I've been here a lifetime yet it only seems a few days since we checked in on the first day.
There really isn't much to do here, we're about 20-30 minutes from the strip which by taxi costs anything from $30-$50. Or hotel complex has a lot of stuff, 5 or so restaurants, cinema, pool, huuuuuge casino. But once you've been there and done it - it seems boring. There are a number of shops within 10 minutes walking distance, but when the temperature is 40 degrees, that's not so appealing either. Feel like I'm living in some fantasy land, a big bubble!!
Lisanne's parents are here with a car, so last night they drove us to the outlets - perfect therapy :) bought myself a new bag & 2 pairs of new shoes, also some shoes & gifts for me boys :-) Happier Jo.
Gonna try my best to get an earlier flight home, fingers crossed I can leave tomorrow so I'm back in England on Thursday! I've loved my time here but I've missed home and the trip has been so mentally tough. Looking forward to getting home for a bit of normality and start training again for the next tournaments!!
Huge thanks to everyone who believed in me, I'm sorry it was painful to watch at times and wasn't as exciting to watch as you may have hoped, I do genuinely appreciate every supportive message I have received. It won't knock me down forever and I will come back stronger!
Until next time,
J xXx
