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Intermediate MITF
Whew! I did it, I did it!!! Tested Intermediate MITF today, and passed by all three judges, and with .3, .4 and .5 over the passing total ( Read more... ) -
Awful start, ok end
Have restarted working on Intermediate MITF recently, with the intention of testing before the tests change in September. With my super-limited practice time (some weeks only had my usual 45-minute lesson), these are surprisingly coming along not bad. Had some important break-throughs lately ( Read more... ) -
One more test, three more dances (prebronze)
Another test day, another set of three dances: swing, cha cha, and fiesta tango this time. Tested standard. Passed all three by all three judges ( Read more... ) -
Off-topic: 10th wedding anniversary
Just a bit off-skating-topic: we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary on Friday, January 15th - and had a reception that we were not able to have years ago. Pictures will come later, but here is the video of our waltz (first dance ever in front of others):
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Test day
Oh, forgot to update how skating dances partnered for the first time ever went ( Read more... ) -
Uhm... just how did I end up trying to learn the preliminary dances?
I'll tell you how ... I don't get enough time to practice intermediate MITF to really make progress, and I was feeling quite sick on Thursday (but did not dare to cancel my lesson! K* would have totally told me off if I did, especially since he is out of state next week). So after doing some power circles which nearly killed me, I said that I am ( Read more... ) -
Coach has a plan
Had my 2nd Tuesday lesson. Tried to talk to coach that since I do not skate that much, I feel like playing around a bit more, focusing less on moves (those need serious dedication and practice), etc. Well, coach has a plan - and that plan is all work. No goofing off ... and that's why I love my coach. He really motivates me, and gets me to work ( Read more... ) -
LTS
Never thought that demonstrating properly bent knees/ankles while teaching LTS for an hour can make the said ankles very, very tired! Serious practice afterward was out of the question ( Read more... ) -
Job and skating (or rather, no skating)
Wow, did not realize I haven't posted since my Gold MITF test. I've been hired as a "permanent" employee in mid-July (started as an intern in May), and job is going fairly good. I am getting awesome experience, like my boss, and do not dread going in every morning ( Read more... ) -
Epic length job and skating update - PASSED ADULT GOLD MITF
Starting with last Tuesday, I am working full time. For now, it as an internship, with high possibility of permanent position. My hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with about 35 min. commute time each way. Weekday morning/afternoon skating is not possible. I do like the job though, and for the time being, am ok with having to sacrifice cheap and ( Read more... )
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