Good Bye 2013

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 

Putting it into Perspective

My blog has been a great hit....and now I have 5,800 page views!!! Thank you to my loyal followers and readers.

Well its nearly the end of the year in a few weeks and I have to say this year has flown by so quickly.  Where did the time go?  I have no idea!!! So much has happen in the past months with my skating its not even funny!!! Bullies, injuries, health issues etc., did pass my tests and have one more to go :)  Not to mention all the wonderful skating peeps I've met thru facebook.  The skating community has been there for me throughout my ups and downs, giving me support and advice when it comes to skating.

Putting into perspective, this year was a great year for me, my skating has improved tremendously and my outlook on things are much more different know.  I will only focus on the good rather than what is holding me back.  Having had so many injuries this year, the time off really has helped me with my skating and finding my balance that I so needed.

Next year will be a New Year for me as far as my skating and will be making a big change in my life and that includes skating (no I am not hanging up my skates) I will keep everyone posted and hoping for the best.

Wishing Everyone and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Happy Skating to ALL