Here She Goes Again

@DianneN (247186)
United States
February 4, 2016 12:19pm CST
After a crummy few days of sadness, I finally have something to pick up my spirits. My seven year old granddaughter is off to Lake Placid, New York to compete, for the second year in a row, in figure skating. All I can do in Florida is wait for photos and news.
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4 Feb 16
now that is some serious balance there! awesome photo!
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4 Feb 16
@DianneN we do that in yoga, but i'm in my bare feet, NOT ON ICE SKATES! Yikes! I can't imagine!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
@jillybean1222 I was barefoot! Lol! Perhaps I should get back to yoga. Actually, it tried to bring my foot back to my head, as she does. Oh, those cramps and oh, to be younger!
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
Lol! I tried that pose lying face down on my bed a few years ago. My leg cramped up so badly, I thought I'd never walk again.
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• United States
4 Feb 16
She is a treasure Dianne. I am glad to know you are 'picking up'.
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• United States
5 Feb 16
@DianneN I can imagine..you are most welcome.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
Thanks so much. It really knocked me down.
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@Juliaacv (50851)
• Canada
5 Feb 16
I think that its a wonderful build up to their visit. You'll be so excited to see her and the rest of the family when they arrive, and its nice that its lifted your spirits.
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@Juliaacv (50851)
• Canada
5 Feb 16
@DianneN I know the news about your friend has troubled you, but try not to dwell on it, your family needs that content upbeat lady that they've come to count on in you. Sit out on your balcony and talk to Orville and let all of your worries go to him, he can spread them out over the waters for you so that you're happy again.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 16
@Juliaacv That is so beautiful, Julia! I almost missed it. Thank you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Feb 16
It lifted my spirits, but now I'm a nervous wreck. I believe I should be institutionalized.
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@amnabas (13742)
• Karachi, Pakistan
4 Feb 16
Wow she looks stunning in her skates. Thumbs-up to her.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
Thank you! I can't wait to see her costume, hair, and makeup this year.
@TheHorse (217891)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Feb 16
She looks like she's having fun. But why the sadness?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
Our friend is off to prison today.
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@TheHorse (217891)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Feb 16
@DianneN Oh, I read about that. I've had friends who made "bad decisions" too.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
@TheHorse Thanks. Bad decisions are very depressing.
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@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
4 Feb 16
I hope your granddaughter does well at Lake Placid.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
She hopes so, too.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
4 Feb 16
I hope she makes it in New York with her figure skating.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
Thank you. We do, too. She'll be down in Florida next week to compete, too. That I will see!
@celticeagle (165954)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Feb 16
How cool is that? SHe is good.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
Thank you so much. She is a fine little skater with dreams of the Olympics. She has had a few excellent former Olympic coaches and usually takes first place.
@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
5 Feb 16
I can only imagine how much your granddaughter has improved from last year to this. I know you are anxiously awaiting news of her triumphs.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Feb 16
Thanks so much. Every year it is something new. I am interested in seeing how her new coach has helped. He doesn't mother her. Anxious hits the nail on the head.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
4 Feb 16
Good luck to her, I hope she does well.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
Fingers crossed. Thanks so much.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
4 Feb 16
I remember that footage of her figure skating, and she was so confident, I am certain she will have great success at Lake Placid, Dianne. I hope you get photos and news soon, @DianneN .
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
Thanks for remembering, Catherine! I know she has practices for the next couple of days and won't perform until Saturday - I think.
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• United States
4 Feb 16
Good luck to her on her competition. I'm sure we'll see her in the Olympics one day
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
My kids want her to have a normal high school and college life. We will see what pans out in the next couple of years. Fingers crossed she does well.
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
4 Feb 16
Waoh she looks lovely All the best to her
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
4 Feb 16
@DianneN Welcome
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
Thank you. :)
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@JudyEv (338657)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Feb 16
Good luck to your grand-daughter. It will be a long day of waiting.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 16
She is very used to it. Thank you.
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@LadyDuck (470746)
• Switzerland
5 Feb 16
She is growing up Dianne, I remember when you wrote about her and she was only five. Time flies.
@rakski (120561)
• Philippines
5 Feb 16
that is a super wow. How I wish my daughter is like her competitive in sports. My daughter is so shy with other activities. I asked her if she wants a voice , guitar or piano lesson. she answered none. Last year I dragged her to swimming lesson which later on she realize is good for her for she not fear the water already
@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Feb 16
I love that pose. She's so cute and she looks like she's having a blast.
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@Scindhia (1906)
• India
5 Feb 16
She looks poised to take on the world. All the best to her bright future!
• Philippines
5 Feb 16
Nice. I am sure she will do well. Show us photos when you get them.
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
8 Feb 18
That is great news. So how did she do?