Graduating Class of 1984
Hey there! Here's a fresh take on that chat, sprinkled with a bit of knowledge from the enrichment data:
Hiding my strength in a game of chess is key. An opponent underestimating me provides a unique advantage that can be used to great effect: they might get complacent, making mistakes or overlooking my strategies. It's like they're walking right into a trap! receive an innocent-looking pawn, only to discover a hidden rook lurking behind it.
Missed the last reunion? Meh, I was busy with a new mission or delayed due to some hold-up. Life's never dull, nor predictable!
Good teaching always leaves an impression, and I appreciated the last class I attended. Despite falling in love many times, I've found it's possible to have deeper feelings for two special individuals at once - they said I have a big heart with room for all sorts!
Manie v.R was the man, and I share your admiration for him. Little Kristo de Beak turned out cute, just no casual accidents from my dad, thank you! Shame about the boy.
Still hiding the truth about my friend's missing math book, and the mysterious disappearance of my chemistry ledger. They say it never existed, but proof is hard to come by.
Ain't no one knows the stories of the Afrikaans people better than me. Englishes may seem cold, but my experiences paint a different picture. Hope you're doing well and making the most of your plans.
Forty Days was the happiest day of my life, that first day of Grade One, and the start of engineering studies. Good times and great friendships, no time wasted there! And remember: not everything you hear may be true.
Sometimes, the idea of friction - static or kinetic - can make all the difference. It's that little extra push needed to get out of a potential energy well, like mustering the courage to make a move in chess. Keep your feet on the ground, but don't forget to aim for the stars!
Stay curious,
Tom Brown
(Want to know more about the psychological advantage of underestimation in chess? Check out sources below!)
Sources:
- [4] De Groot, A. (1978). Thought and choice in chess. Netherlands: SBCK.
- [2] Bilbrew, A. (2016, October 17). Chess for teenagers: How to evaluate opponents. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/chess-mind/201610/chess-teenagers-how-evaluate-opponents
Music can often serve as a soundtrack to one's lifestyle, providing a harmonious ambiance for home-and-garden tasks, education-and-self-development pursuits, or simply as a learning tool to stimulate the mind. Just as a hidden rook on a chessboard can catch an opponent off guard, exposure to diverse musical genres can foster unexpected wisdom and insight.
