Worlds is over. I am so happy to be back home with Dear Husband and doggies! Here are the highlights of the week for me:
1. Skatetown, my home rink, brought home the Worlds trophy by a 300-point margin. We had so many skaters taking lst place in multiple events, I would have been shocked if we hadn't won.
2. Our ensemble group of ladies (above left), The Golden Girls, came in second in our category. Given that one of our members broke her kneecap just before the competition and another skater stepped in, we did a very nice job on our program. I'm proud that we finished second.
3. I got to ice dance with a fab partner, coach, and friend, Coach Chris. Check out our picture on the right. Don't we look so color-coordinated and happy. I had a fantastic time, even though I didn't place well; but that wasn't the point. Now, as Coach C says, on to "Project Ten Fox." I have got to pass this test and move to Pre-Silver.
4. I took home a Silver and Gold in my solo programs. I wish I had skated faster and more aggressively, but I proved to myself that I could get out there and compete by myself after my 2006 accident.
5. Being around thousands of children, coaches, judges, parents, spectators, vendors, etc., was challenging, but it's part of the experience of Worlds.
6. Watched some fantastic skaters at the FS 7,8,9 levels, many from our own rink. These young skaters are awesome and fearless. Some beautiful programs were skated exceptionally well.
7. Being with friends from the rink was nice. We supported each other - even when we were competing against one another - which made things less stressful.
8. Don't know how Coach Jayne managed the week, with all the skaters she had to put on the ice. It was extraordinary, to say the least. Didn't see much of her, but when I did, she was very kind and supportive.
9. I am glad it's over! Now I can skate for fun - and intend to.
10. No one could have asked for a better husband than mine. He didn't complain about anything - not the cost, the time spent in San Jose, my stress level. I could not have done this without him.
That's it for now. More to follow when I have caught up on my sleep, have more energy and a sharper mind.
I only wish you had been there with us. Your presence would have been the frosting on the cake, my dear friend. I've decided to skate some this week, likely on Friday am, so hope to see you then.
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