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[gtl_yukimura]

I am so exhausted. I think the outcome would have been a bit different had I not gone to 5 sets with Tezuka in the semifinal, but I can't be too hard on myself. Losing to Nadal at the French Open in my first tournament since last season is pretty good. I held my own, so no complaints. Plus, it's a huge smack in the face to those who didn't think I could come back. If Serena can do it, so can I.

Our flight home is tomorrow? I can't remember for sure, but it will be nice to go home for a small stretch before flying out to London in a couple of weeks. I thought about just staying here then heading to London, but decided going home would be better.

Why do people have such bad timing when discussing not-so-good things? It's stupid and completely unhelpful. Obviously, you shouldn't talk about bad news when someone is in a good mood, but at least give the other person some time to breathe before having a serious discussion.

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[gtl_yukimura]

I have a better rival than Nadal.

That is unfortunate. I stand by what I said about how good you look in white. Is there anyway you can do some of your work abroad? I'm in drawing/art history classes this term, so I've had the ability to use my "work trip" as class credit since I went to a number of museums and have filled about a sketchbook and a half.

I expect to see you at Rakuten, if not the US Open.

[avant_goya]

Are there any rules specifically citing only one kind of rivalry can exist at a time? I've never particularly cared to form those forms of connections so I'll be the first to admit I'm unfamiliar with the etiquette.

In the case of Wimbledon, it really is more a matter of principle over physical appearance. I've done a fair amount of my coursework and special assignments during my French Open trip as well as some extra credit assignments to make up for classes missed, but with how reluctant my school was to the arrangement in the first place I'm already pushing what they will allow me to get away with for the moment.

I do intend to be at both.

[gtl_yukimura]

I've always thought a person has one supreme rival. Others are fleeting, but there is always one that pushes you to be better.

Hmm, perhaps I'm a bit fortunate in that my university has been more forgiving when it has come to my absences for work. To be fair, I still have to sit for exams this week.

Excellent.