Essay On An Exciting And Memorable Day Of My Life

The autumn of 2015 was an exciting and memorable period for me. I experienced the best trip of my life. Every year, The Falcons football team travels to a tournament called Little Eight. This is an event which involves eight international schools around Brazil. EAC, EAB, Paca, St Pauls, Graded, Chapel, British and EARJ. The days of the tournament are the time of the year that all members of the team wait for, but in a blink, these three amazing days are over and only incredible memories are left behind. On the 22nd of November, I travelled to Campos de Jordão, to the tournament, representing my school by playing football. It was a cold and drizzly morning. It was the kind of morning that made you want to prolong the sleeping hours, and stay snug under the warmth of your cozy duvet. However, I was so excited to go that I got quickly out of bed. I would meet new people, play matches with my friends, forget about all my problems and just do what I enjoy. It was an unique experience I would never have again. As soon as I left the bus, I felt as if I was entering the North Pole. The biting cold chilled my fingers into clumsy numbness. Cold penetrated into my toes and spread

The year before, the falcons football team ended in eighth position and we knew we had to work together to achieve a better position. We were more than a team, a family and we knew we could do it. We faced and dealt with all the obstacles that arose. We fought together until the end. We beat all our opponents and were in the semi-final. Thus, we missed a penalty, lost the game and disappointment took control over the twenty-two players who wore the red and blue shirt. . As soon as the game finished, I looked to my friend’s face. A single tear slid down her dark, swollen eyes, followed by another one, and another one, until soon, a steady stream of tears flew down her pale cheek, releasing the sadness and sorrow that fulfilled