Worlds, Overstimulation and Results

In the interest of time, this must be a short, but informative, post. I promised family and friends that I would keep the news coming while I am in SJ at Worlds. So, here are the highlights:

1. Skatetown skaters are doing great! Many first place positions, which 'earns' the rink points toward winning the Worlds trophy.
2. Skated my technical program yesterday. Came in a disappointing second, but achieved my goal of skating a clean program to haunting, beautiful music, in a fantastic costume. I thought I skated well, but guess the judges didn't agree with my assessment. That noted, it was fun, I was not nervous when I stepped on the ice, and enjoyed my one minute, 39 seconds of private ice.
3. Many of my skating buddies have done very, very well. Kelli, Marci, Kathy, Donna, Matt & Heather, Bella, Atrin (I am sorry if I have left anyone else out, but the old brain isn't working well right now) all have racked up single or multiple first place positions. I am SO proud of how our skaters are doing.
4. I am totally overstimulated. Completely, utterly, beyond imagination. My temporary 'skating Mom'(who is also a dear friend and skates in the ensemble with me on Friday at 5:30) slept until 9:17 this morning! I haven't done this since college. We are completely wired from yesterday's event and spending all day at the rink with hundreds of other skaters, coaches, parents, siblings, spectators, vendors, etc., etc. Think of this as the World's Fair of skating and you get the idea.

Tonight is the BIG parade, like the Olympics opening ceremonies, but on a smaller (much) scale. Should be fun and really supports the rink. Tomorrow Maddie and I volunteer from 7:30 am to 10:30 am checking in music and running scores. We will have a very early morning wake-up call.

Dear Husband, I miss you and the doggies so much and can't wait to be home on Saturday. And, I am indeed eating. Just got back from a huge breakfast.

Must run. Off to lunch at Maddie's friend's house then to the parade. Love to all Dear Readers, especially my best skating buddy, who I desperately wish were here. I am thinking of you and carry your first place medal in my skate bag.