2018 Autumn Antics Showcase Light Program

I debuted my new "Jenny"program today at the 2018 Autumn Antics.  I'll blog about the day in general later -- right now I just want to capture this particular program.

I had a somewhat limited time to warmup, so I got on the practice ice (which was not too bad, at that point) with about 8-10 minutes to warmup (I was 3rd in my group of 4).  Unfortunately in my haste and distraction to get on the ice, while I was going to put my water and guards on the boards I WALKED ON CONCRETE.  AHHHHHH!!!  As soon as I did it I knew something was wrong, I looked down... and there I was.  So I got back on the rubber mats without making it worse, and tried to see how bad it was.  I could see a couple of nicks but it was hard to tell.  Holly looked and couldn't really tell either, though of course I figured she would say it wasn't bad because after all, what can you do at that point?  So I tried not to think about it.

  I warmed up my salchow, bunny hop, spins and some other elements.  In general I felt pretty good. Holly had me work over the salchow a bit more.  I had just enough time to warmup but would really have liked more.  Oh well!

I was right after Melissa, so after she finished skating I went to the curtains, they called my name and out I went.  I tried to be in character as I went out and I think I did relatively okay.  Got in position, the music started, and off I went...

It went really well! My prop use was timed correctly, I did a pretty good bunny hop - lunge, my spin was pretty good (for me).  The salchow wasn't perfect, I had some weirdness on the landing but it was there, which was something.  The ending was right on and I think I did pretty well over all.  After I finished I tried to take my bows in character as well, and then got off relieved and grateful it went so well.

After I skated I talked with Melissa bit and then we all went to get medals/pictures done.  I got 2nd of 4! Very pleased with placing so well. Immediately after that I had to go back out to run music so I was still in costume other than taking the wig off  :-).

I should be able to post the video tonight or tomorrow.