Yep. I now have new, beautiful SP Teri boots and MK Professional parabolic blades. Picked them up yesterday. They certainly fit differently than my current skates. Toe box is much more square and there is so great padding, especially on the tongue.
Now the *fun* part begins - breaking them in. Will start today by wearing them around the house (with blade guards on, of course). Tomorrow, I have a dance lesson with Coach C, but don't think I will torture him with the process. I will skate the 9:30 FS session in my new skates, then switch to my old skates for my lesson. Probably makes the most sense in terms of getting value from the time with Coach C.
It was a long trip to SF, but these skates are so beautiful (and so white and clean) that I had forgotten what brand new skates really look and feel like. Very cool indeed.
I must publicly thank Dear Husband for being so patient, understanding, and kind about my acquiring these new skates on what amounts to a "whim" at ISI Worlds. I couldn't have asked for a sweeter guy.
Brought Coach Jayne four different pieces of music to listen to for a new program. She picked the one I favored - "It's Only Love" - from "The Scarlet Pimpernel." She will cut it for me so I can begin working with it. Jill Shipstad is coming to the rink next week to work with the adults on a fun Christmas program (have no idea what this is). I asked Coach J if she would schedule 30 minutes for me with Jill and have my new music cut by then so I can work a little with Jill using the music.
I seem to be drawn back to show tunes for programs. Just like the dramatic nature of them, I guess. Coach J really liked the song because she said it's unusual and people wouldn't be that familiar with it, in contrast to other pieces I brought her that were more "typical" ice skating pieces. We talked about how there will be lots of skaters wanting to use the music from "Nine," now that the movie is being released. I'm sure "Unusual Way" is going to get its share of play, including in the Olympics. As for me, I'm pleased with "It's Only Love" and can't wait to get started on it. Have no idea what I will do with it other than skate it for my own enjoyment as ISI Worlds in July was my last competition. But, I needed a new goal to get me out of my skating malaise and having a new program is the best way for me to do this.
Onward in new skates. Yay!
Coach seemed to make a point that doing THE IBG NUMBER from "Requiem" was just too much of a cliche. It worked out alright, however. We'll both (you and I) enjoy our new music and skate for pure enjoyment, which is the way it should be, correct? I'm sad that you aren't going to participate in Jill's little session, whatever it is. I was hoping you would (no pressure, however!)
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