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by Aria von Elbe
August 1, 2004
I haven’t even been here at my first U.S. Go Congress a full 24 hours yet and I’m already having the time of my life. But then again it’s not like I can say I wasn’t expecting to... it is a whole week of go, after all. And chaos, can’t forget the chaos of getting to Rochester, getting to the hotel, getting checked-in, as well as trying to do, be a part of, and watch everything only to realize that nothing’s running on schedule. Apparently it’s like this every year, so I guess that’s not a bad thing.
Who cares about the chaos, though, when you can start your morning with a peek at Round 1 of the Pro Cup. To walk into that room and feel the intensity and energy of the pros as they play is just amazing. And to think that the very game I was watching was being broadcast live worldwide over KGS... wow, I’m at a loss for words.
The US Open matches were a little less, how to say this, high-level, but they were still fun, especially getting to see my go sensei versus my E-Journal editor. A match if I ever saw one. Mine however...well, let’s not go there shall we? I’m determined to win one game while I’m here, though. In the US Open, not in the Self Paired -- I’ve already won there. And after playing shidogo with Maeda-sensei, I’m sure I’ll get there too! I hope...
It’s invigorating to see so many women go players here, though we women are a “hot commodity” (to quote one Seattle friend who wishes to remain nameless) for partners in the Pair Go Tournament. Lots of kids too. And it’s great to see so many people having such a great time, but I wish you all could be here. I guess there’s always next year, right?
-16-year-old Aria von Elbe
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