Captured by @justyna_duszczynska at @ibjjf Master International Euros 2026 this weekend at Barcelona.
Staph 3 weeks before comp. Ruined my left knee and left wrist two weeks before comp. Couldn't train properly at all so could only do S&C and pilates. Lost my phone on my way to Barcelona.
It was a wild ride and I have to say, despite all the challenges I still showed up and managed to put a good performance during the competition. Though I didn't get the results I wanted, I showed an improvement from Euros. Back to the gym to work on my game, and perhaps give my injuries time to heal before I go on the next one.
Happy to have my team support me and coach me through comp prep @armabjj@minisavagebjj@carl__apache@samgibsonbjj@ffiffipengtinginlondon@_anabellopez_@jossrogerayres@paxtonbjj@nia_bjj@benjamin_yr
My gang @20luca_02@sarcyyy@thainstantclassic@boldntruthful@chiffchaffbird@finjafin4
I'm incredibly lucky to have you all to support me in my crazy endeavours of collecting data in this sport. 🙏
As a child I have always been told that everything I am is incorrect. Perfection had to be earned, otherwise there would be no seat at the table and punishment was guaranteed. The imperfect child had to be crafted, lovingly of course, through a series of quiet but strict multitudes imposed on us and expected of us as one of the children set to inherit traditions from generations past.
Sit like a lady. Eat quietly. Speak kindly. Laugh modestly. Work humbly. Dress classically.
You are an inconvenience and the world around you should be given priority, always. Be thankful you are given space.
It took me 33 years to unravel all this from my head, granted I didn't do all this alone. I had many people in my life help me. It's still a journey, albeit a long one, but lighter now that I feel more free.
Modelling has become my conduit of self-expression and my access to reflection.
Thank you @_tetiana_photo_ for the lovely shots.
