All the practice, the time, the concerns - and did I mention $$$? - come to fruition next Saturday, October 9, at 10:10 am in Las Vegas. Two minutes on the ice, that's it. In preparation for this skating event, I found this quote that I will print and keep with me, next to a beautiful one provided by my best skating buddy, Janet. Truly hope this will help as I practice on Friday at the event rink and perform my program on Saturday.
"Think big and your deeds will grow. Think that you can, and you will. It's all in the state of mind. If you think you're out classed, you are. You've got to think high to rise. You've got to be sure of yourself before you can ever win a prize. Life's battle doesn't always go to the stronger or faster man; but sooner or later, the man who wins is the fellow who thinks he can." Author unknown
I am so grateful to Dear Husband who has put up with my fears, complaining, funded this expensive hobby, and been a stand-up guy while doing all the cooking, too! What more could a girl ask for?
I am skating to "Home," music from The Wiz. It's a beautiful song with an equally lovely message: "When I think of home, I think of a place where's there's love overflowing." So true for me.
My friend, Madeleine, and I leave on Thursday mid-day, to give us plenty of time to get to Las Vegas and settled in before others arrive. Friday night, four of us are taking Coach Jayne out to dinner at The Venetian as a "thank you" for everything she has done to help us prepare for this competition. She is THE best. Should be a really great evening. Sunday night (after all the hysteria of the event is over), Maddie and I are going to dinner and then to see "Phantom of the Opera" at The Venetian. Really looking forward to that. I've seen it already in Vegas and it's absolutely incredible.
I so appreciate all the support I have gotten from my skating friends (especially Janet) who have been in the thick of this with me from the moment I said "Yes" to Madeleine's idea that we participate in this competition. What would I do without you, J?
Onward with confidence, optimism and excitement!
You are too kind!
ReplyDeleteDidn't get a chance to wish you and Maddie Bon Voyage before you left on your trip. Know
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laughs.
So glad Janet was able to give you encouragement and support. She is a very special lady and a wonderful friend to you.
Karen, you have so much going for you and are truly blessed and loved by all your friends, including me. We all want the best, and 100%
for you. You always look so elegant in your
costumes. I feel confident that you did
fabulous.
It is so great you got to see the shows.
They are so uplifting and I alway go out
singing and dancing.
Hope to hear all about the whole trip.
Fond Love,
oskater
Thank you so very much! I feel very blessed by my great friends. Your sweet sentiments touched my heart! :)
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