Spirals At Last

Today at my lesson, my usual classmate Ashley was not there. However, I didn't get Allison to myself, as there was a beginning adult skater, Peter, there (he's in the Saturday class normally). Still, I had the chance to work on a bunch of stuff I wanted to work on. I spent time on crossovers (including a brief segment on back crossovers), more time on my FO3s, and forward edges. At one point she asked me what else I'd like to do, and I told her I'd like to work on spirals but needed her to hold my hand. So we did... actually my left-foot spiral isn't too bad. My balance on my right foot was a little iffy, though, which I expected. Of course my free foot is not (yet) at hip-height, but I'm hopeful that with continued work and especially with the help of my yoga classes I'll get there.

After class I only had about 15 minutes to skate before I had to leave for choir rehearsal for the Christmas choir I'm in. I didn't do anything particularly exciting, although I did do a lunge just to keep my hand in, so to speak. I really should have tried a spiral on my own, but wasn't in the mood to risk a face-plant.

I am going to Phoenix for work on Friday; with a little luck I should be free in the afternoon to skate at Polar Ice. Saturday I'll be doing a makeup lesson (in advance) in the morning, then skating in the afternoon. Saturday night is the rink's holiday show, which should be a lot of fun.