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Participating in the 7th WILL-SEESAW CUP

     Participating in the 7th Will Seesaw Showdown Cup was an unforgettable experience, and even though it was my third time playing, the thrill and anticipation felt just as strong as the first. This tournament, where I had to play blindfolded alongside visually impaired athletes, was more than just a test of skill. It helped inspire trust, teamwork, and resilience. Each match challenged me in ways I never expected, forcing me to rely on my other senses and communicate more effectively with my teammates.     Despite having competed before, I still found myself learning something new with every game. The excitement of stepping into the room and the joy of being able to work together with such inspiring players made every moment special. The results never mattered as much as the shared experiences that day.      Looking back, I realize that what keeps bringing me back to this tournament isn't just the competition but the incredible people and the l...
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Fierce Competition and Friendly Camaraderie; the 7th WILL-SEESAW Cup

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                 While some may believe that visually impaired individuals are not as physically active in comparison to non-disabled people, the truth is quite the contrary; despite the apparent struggles, they are significantly competitive and find great joy in sports. Therefore, I participated in a Showdown competition, a type of sport conducted with a blindfold on to create a level playing field for everyone. In the beginning, I underestimated the sport; I didn't realize just how confusing, difficult, and frightening an experience with complete blindness felt. I struggled to find the location of the ball, and I often lost control of the ball while attempting to transport it to the optimal position. But while I was not in full control, I heard the plays of the visually impaired players and was mindblown at the skill and work they put in to the sport. I heard their powerful wall crawl attacks; I tracked their hectic dribbling, which su...
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The 7th WILL-SEESAW CUP

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  It is already the 7th competition since the Will-SeeSaw Club started. When one of the head members of the organization gave an inspirational speech about the significance of this game, I was appalled. He said heartwarmingly how he wanted to continue this event throughout time and wanted us to keep on this tradition. A very peculiar emotion touched me to spread this sport to many, many people, the fact that the showdown game is not as widely spread throughout our globe. Knowing how both disabled and abled people are the same once in the showdown room made this sport even more unique and special. Like the other Seesaw competitions, it was such a memorable competition with the supportive teammates I had.
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No barriers

  The arts and crafts volunteer on November 17th for our seesaw club was an opportunity for all of us to come together with visually impaired individuals.  That day, we created a strap and worry dolls using flat knot technique. I was pleased to guide the person next to me to spread her passion for arts and crafts. It was a precious and rewarding experience for me because I felt a strong connection between us and became one big group who had the same pursuit despite our differences. After that day, I learned that being visually impaired is not a barrier to anything if there is genuine efforts and passion.
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Tying Memorable Connections

  On November 17th, the Seesaw Club had the chance to work with visually impaired individuals on a hands-on crafting activity. We started with learning to tie basic flat knots, a key skill for making worry dolls and phone bracelets. The worry dolls were especially meaningful—they're meant to "listen" to your worries, offering comfort and a sense of relief. Learning and teaching the knots required a focus on touch and patience as it was a particularly difficult task. However, it was incredible to see how quickly everyone picked up the techniques and made their works.  By the end, the joy in the room was evident. This experience reminded our club members of the power of connection and how small crafts can rather carry big meaning.
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The power of flat knot

 When we encounter the word 'flat knot', most people would roll their eyes for how boring it would be. However, the experience Seesaw club had the past weekend totally disproves this, showing the power of flat knot; bonding with visually impaired individuals by helping with techniques, putting ourselves in their shoes. In the session, we created worry dolls and phone bracelets that were neatly created with flat knot. It was very heart warming to see the visually impaired individuals trying their best despite the limitations. Some of these individuals, like the lady that I was working with, showed even better perseverance and skills than most of us.  This experience as a whole was another stepping stone for me and our club members to learn more and bond with the visually impaired individuals.
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An Unforgettable Art Experience

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  This past weekend, members of SeeSaw gathered together with visually impaired individuals to experience collaborating and learning art together. We learned the flat knot technique and applied it to create phone bracelets and worry dolls, where we could vent out all of our struggles and feel relieved. Throughout the experience, I both learned the technique and aided the visually impaired in feeling the knots and finding the sensory techniques to tie the knots themselves. I saw that they thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were delighted the entire time; one of the people even stated that they had stayed up all night for the experience! Ultimately, it was a fun experience where I bonded with numerous individuals and I felt accomplished at succeeding to collaborate with those who need our help.
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