Thursday, March 26, 2009

This Is About Ice Skating, Not Quilting

Had a big skating breakthrough! Coach announced that I was ready to take my FS2 test. For a person who has skated for 11 years, this is nothing, but it's important because it reflects the work I have put into coming back from a serious skating injury in late 2006.  Since returning to the ice, "fear" has dominated my solo skating. During my lesson this week, I skated my "Passion of the Christ" program with no fear and genuine pleasure. What an incredible 1 minute 39 seconds. Coach said I have become a different skater since working on this program and the program for my FS2 test. For me, it's about chasing fear off the ice.  Don't get me wrong (and this is specifically for my better half), I have a healthy respect for ole' Mr. Fear, but I'm not getting on the ice like a timid little field mouse any longer.  It feels so good to fly across the ice doing a huge change-edge spiral and listening to this breathtaking music that so inspires me and reminds me of the greater purpose of our lives. 

So, it's on to ISI Worlds in San Jose in July! Am sharing the ice tomorrow with my best skating buddy. We'll skate our programs for each other. She passed her FS2 test years ago, so I am hoping she'll give me feedback on how to put the polish on this program before my test on 4/7.  

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  2. Hey Karen! As always, great to see you at the rink and isn't it wonderful to get that "freedom" feeling? Your quilts are lovely & I know you will do well on your test. Can't wait to see that Navy dress!

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  3. KarenAnne,
    I am so happy for you and that you overcame this mental obstacle in your skating!! Getting back on the horse, as they say, is one of the toughest things. I am so happy for you that you were able to overcome both the physical as well as MENTAL aspects of this challenge.
    Love to you my friend, Lo

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  4. Love the quilt for Jayne! It is very colorful. I have been reading my Freddy Moran book and just love ideas and tips she provides. I will have to bring the book when next we meet. She even has printable templates to use inlcuded in her book.
    I am off for Tahoe with Joyce on Sunday...hope you might be able to join us for day excursion and just "check it out". I will be home on Wednesday evening.
    Huge hugs,
    Lo

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