Back to Reality - Cold and Snowy

A - MAZ - ING vacation at the Riu Montego Bay.  Relaxing by the pool in the gorgeous sun was a great change from the Michigan snow and cold.  Had lots of fun sipping Pina Coladas, snorkeling, and tanning.  I hope I can go back to the Riu again one day. 

So, back to reality.  Michigan is freezing and on that note - I am officially signed up for my first adult figure skating competition and my first competition in 7 years!  Yikes!  I've only been back on the ice a few times and I've been able to land an axel and a double salchow.  I'm hoping to get a double toe loop and a double loop to add to that list!  Here's the countdown - wish me LUCK!

New Competitions

I have been so eager to dive into a new challenge and I am pumped about two opportunities that I have come across.  One, is a competition which would donate money to a charity of my choosing (more on that later) and the second one is competing in the Adult Midwestern Figure Skating Sectionals! 

I haven't competed in a figure skating competition in 7 years!  Phew - it's hard to believe it was that long ago.  It was, however, quite a highlight of my skating career.  My last competition was Collegiate Synchronized Nationals and my team - Western Michigan University - placed 2nd!  Here we are featured in Synchronized Skating Magazine!

There I am, the person furthest to the right.

Recently though, I have really been itching to get back on the ice.  The competition is a qualifying event held in Grand Rapids on March 16-18.  Soooo here's the new countdown!