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t_tarasova

Getting out there

Feb 10, 2007 16:31

It has been eight weeks and two days since the surgery. I arrived at the Aerodrome today just as the children's morning classes were ending. I was counting the hugs -- each one was precious to me -- but soon lost track.

I spent some time on the laces -- my hands have grown soft and nearly useless! -- but eventually got them right. I was nervous, ( Read more... )

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mrs_redboots February 11 2007, 13:56:18 UTC

Excellent! You'll go ahead fast now.

t_tarasova February 11 2007, 16:09:54 UTC

It looks as if England has awakened! I got replies from both you and Amanda within about 10 minutes of each other. The British are such lovely people. :-)

Thanks for caring, Ms. Annabel, the first sessiono *did* go better than I expected! The majority of my moves seemed to pick up pretty much where I left them (both strengths and weaknesses). One major exception was backward XOs, which seem to have noticeably improved on my weak side; that was a pleasant surprise! During the recent US Nationals, I was watching the competitors' BXO technique very closely. Perhaps it actually helped?

The things I learned *right* at the end, like moving FI3s, could use some dusting off, but they're not horrific. Moving FO3s were actually fairly respectable, and again to my surprise, the fear response seemed to have diminished, probably suppressed over the general overwhelming joy of just being out there.

I see that wedding plans are in full swing for your family...how terribly exciting! I hope to have that joy one day.

mrs_redboots February 12 2007, 15:40:15 UTC

So what is your next skating goal, once you've got your skills back.

And yes, this wedding is rather exciting, but a bit stressy. I shall be glad when it's over, except then the skating competitions will be all getting horribly close!

t_tarasova February 12 2007, 15:54:24 UTC

Oh, lots of goals!

Get a personal trainer. I promised myself I would as a reward for surviving this whole affair. I'd like to lose the five extra pounds I put on from two months of lethargy!
Prepare for Skate Houston in six weeks. My coach said she thinks I'll be fine at the Basic 6 level.
Learn the waltz jump.
Continue working on Pre-Bronze MIF.
Become a figure skating volunteer for Special Olympics Texas. I've sent in my application!

mrs_redboots February 12 2007, 16:38:00 UTC

All good stuff, and those 5lbs will soon go as soon as you're back. Do let us know how Skate Houston goes, won't you?

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