April 23, 2026

Realized I didn't write about my feelings of doing LUTI, so here they are!

This was my first time ever participating in LUTI, and I feel really satisfied about our placement. Going in, I set a goal of either making playoffs or finishing with a 3–2 record, and we did both. We went 4–1 in sets and got to playoffs, but it wasn't just about the result for me it was also about the improvement. I feel like I've proved that I can hold my own now.

At the same time, I feel like the experience wasn't all perfect because I felt so pressured and stressed out by doing it. It took a toll on my physical health where I wouldn't eat during the days we had sets. I'm unsure about committing to another LUTI season since I'd have to think about the weight of playing for competitive experience or dealing with my well-being.

But even with that hesitation I am so proud of myself. My gameplay (especially on dapples) is something I want to highlight because I've improved and was performing at a level that I feel good about. I still have a long way to go, but I've hit a milestone.

I'm also genuinely happy we got to be on LUTI Tonight, even if it didn't go as smoothly as I hoped. Just being included and getting that sort of exposure meant so much to me since I want to incorporate myself into the broader community as much as I can. We got to put ourselves out there, and I'm so proud of everyone for doing it.

I'm proud of what we've achieved, I'm more aware of the costs for next time, and I appreciate the opportunities we got.