Saying Good bye to 2013 and Hello 2014!!
I still cant believe that its New Years Eve, it seem like yesterday I was writing about 2012. So much has happen this year. I am so thankful for my family, friends and the skating community who supported me and cheered me on when times were tough. Special thanks to my Coach Lynn for all her great coaching and words of wisdom.Have to say that I did achieve my Goals that I set forth this year; I passed my Bronze MIF Test. Competed at a USFS National Competition. Skated my very first Exhibition and it was so amazing skating in front of class of Learn to Skate.
This was my year of injuries and recovery!! Injury #1 was 4 days before Sectionals I was stretching at the rink and bamn injured hamstring so bad that I thought I was going to scratch the competition. Coach manage to re-do my program and eliminate all moves that pertain to my left hamstring. It was tough but I did it and made podium. Injury #2 mid summer...with a busted knee that happen while I was skating and hit my toe pick and there I went....busted knee and no skating for weeks. Injury #3 was my head injury was my final one and its was bad....another skater collided with me and ended up in the ER....resulting in me scratching my Bronze Free Skate test in Nov. I was so devastated worked so hard.
Despite my injury....I was off ice for a good month....took it slow and got back on ice and skated for a while. So happens there was test session (mid December) just wanted to give it a shot....which deep down inside I had to do it for myself see where I stand technically. I skated well but my best was not good enough!!!!..Got a RETRY...missed my score by 3 points....which was very surprising I was not even nervous...remarks from the judges....my sit was not low enough....my loop was under rotated...should have skated more aggressive....better luck next time :)
Any who....I am proud of myself for going out there after injury. So GLAD I tested though, take all the remarks from the judges and will focus on what needs to be addressed. Anyways, Nationals is out the questions and I am OKAY WITH IT....2015 it is.
Note to self: NEVER TEST AT ANOTHER RINK....next time I test at my RINK, thank you. But I am seriously looking forward to 2014 and February 9th is my redemption....going to test again and at my rink :) I am confident because now I know what to work on. This marks the End of my year!!! This year has made me a better skater and no matter what, I am proud of my success. Looking forward to 2014 will be just and great year indeed.
Want to wish all my skating peeps and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! and all the success in the year to come....be safe and Happy Skating.
Love You Bunches
Love You Bunches
You had quite a year! Congrats on overcoming so many injuries, and for trying your Bronze FS in December! Best wishes when you re-take the test in Feb. I hope to pass mine by end of year but I won't be trying until late fall. I will have the exact same comments you had, most likely. I tore my hamstring on my sit spin leg so I am just now slowly trying the spin after not trying at all for maybe 18 months. Sit spin is going to be very challenging but my goal is to be at Adult Nationals in 2015. I hope to meet you there! You are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year...thanks for your comment...:) I am going to give it a try. I dont do well in any test(s) yet alone skating it. They always give me the "ibby jibbies" my knees turn into jello!! I am glad you have set your goal to test this year as well...I had a hamstring injury really bad one, and took me almost 8 to 9 months to be pain free and even that slight pull in the buttocks area :( My sit spins are pretty good in speed but just have to get lower....hard when you have lower back issues. I can't wait to begin my training this year for 2014 AN....and I wish I new who you were so I can meet you AN. You can private message on facebook :) Happy Skating :)
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