mao...
If you don't already know, Mao Asada, one modern figure skating's most legendary names, was not able to make it back to her mother's bed side before her mother died. As a daughter, I can't even imagine the amount of trauma that must be going through Mao's mind. My heart goes out to her. I can't help feeling just a little down, even though I have been trying to get excited again about the grand prix final.
What is most saddening or perplexing to me though is what this event might do to Mao's skating. Mao has been on the upwards rise from her slump last season, but the ultimate reason she was not able to be by her mother's side was because of skating. I by no means blame skating or her, but as a daughter, I feel that I would be uncertain of how to approach something that stood in the way of me and my mother during her last moments. I hope Mao pulls through. I would love her to continue skating, but whatever she decides to do, now is time for her personal life. I hope she finds a balance that suits her. The world can sit around and wait to see what Mao will do.
-Tako-cham
What is most saddening or perplexing to me though is what this event might do to Mao's skating. Mao has been on the upwards rise from her slump last season, but the ultimate reason she was not able to be by her mother's side was because of skating. I by no means blame skating or her, but as a daughter, I feel that I would be uncertain of how to approach something that stood in the way of me and my mother during her last moments. I hope Mao pulls through. I would love her to continue skating, but whatever she decides to do, now is time for her personal life. I hope she finds a balance that suits her. The world can sit around and wait to see what Mao will do.
-Tako-cham