tennis, life and a few things in between

player in tennis, the boo-boo queen, 多手多脚, 爱管闲事 八婆, and the most popular jester.  Last week I finally got the chance to play with Tony, as his partner.  Did he need me?  No.  I guess that everyone wanted to see a good show, so they paired me up with Tony, the real 5.0 against two guys.  Having seen me play, Tony told me at the get go, that I should just stay in the back and not to get too excited .. meaning not to reach for the ball that’s not mine.  OK.  Simple enough.  I understand.  But in reality, as usual, I did everything the opposite.  Looking like a fool and entertained everyone.  And we lost.  Tony was mad.  Horrified.  So the next day when they paired us up again, I smartly asked Tony, darling, which side of the court should I take a seat, left or right = so I don’t get into his way.  He firmly replied, “go to sit in the living room.”  Yessir.  We lost again.  Haven’t heard from Tony since, :).  Simon is losing his patience, on the verge to drop me, “you never listen to me!”  Don’t hit the shot that’s not yours!  Yessir, everything you said is right, makes sense .. ..  but in the heat of the battle, I just don’t remember what you said, lol.  Never change, never improve ..