Skativersary!

 Today is my 18th Skativersary!

On this day 18 years ago I first set foot on the ice.  You can read about it here.  Wow, if my skating was born that day, today it's an adult!

A lot has changed.  Since that time I've had 5 primary coaches and 3 secondary coaches (figures and MIF).  Thank you Coaches Anna, Lucy, Sonya, Kelli, JJ, Lynne, Holly and Danette!

I've competed -- a lot. 30 times? 40? Probably close to 40.  Wow.

On the "I'm disappointed" part -- I've still only passed two US Figure Skating tests (APB Moves and Free Skate).  I have so many things I've wanted to learn but have not, due to... lack of talent?  Ice time? Equipment?  I don't know.  I have a good waltz jump, a salchow that is inconsistent, and a cheated toe loop.  

On the positive side, my spins have greatly improved in the last couple of years.  I've had a lot of great experiences and made many, many friends.  I have great memories.  On the whole I have to say that this journey I never expected to take has changed my life and my self-image so much.  I'm really grateful