Not Her Best

@DianneN (247186)
United States
June 6, 2021 3:59pm CST
The Ice Princess had her first competition as an Intermediate level US figure skater. My daughter-in-law only told me that it wasn’t her best skate. She did receive her second Pfizer shot earlier that day and has had no reactions thank goodness! Then she went off to one of many Bat Mitzvah parties. Kids! So happy and carefree!
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (119610)
• United States
6 Jun 21
It isn't important what her placement was. As long as she is enjoying it and having fun--that is all that is important. My cousin was on the path to super-high skating status and she just burned out. She trained with Michelle someone (Kwan???) who did get to the Olympics. My cousin gave it up way before that. It wasn't enjoyable for her.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Jun 21
You’re right and she knows that, too. Omg! Michelle Kwan? I loved her! If it’s not enjoyable, then your cousin was right to give it up. The IP trains with Olympic gold medalists. Even they had bad skating days.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jun 21
@kobesbuddy They all do.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Jun 21
@DianneN All figure skaters have a bad day, at times!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Jun 21
Every skate can't be perfect. If she is having fun, that is what counts.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Jun 21
True and she knows that. Lots going on for her right now.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (69646)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Jun 21
I'm sure next time will be better.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (69646)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Jun 21
@DianneN All part of being human.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Jun 21
Thanks! It comes with the territory - good days and bad.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Jun 21
WOW! She's getting to be quite the young lady. She's a beautiful young lady. I know you're proud of her, even if it wasn't her best skate.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jun 21
Thank you. It’s all good. Lots going on for her all at once this last few weeks and then her Bat Mitzvah is Saturday.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Jun 21
@just4him He’s doing much better. I have to test him constantly.. Obviously, Hebrew is not his forte.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Jun 21
@DianneN Is hubby prepared?
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Jun 21
The most important thing, she is enjoying her life to its' fullest! That's what matter most, the joy within her heart!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jun 21
She’s used to the failures, too. She even created a video of them. . It was hilarious.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jun 21
@kobesbuddy I agree. Every skater has good and bad days. Even her coaches had them. She learns from watching her videos. Besides, she just learned most of these new moves. It’s all good.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
7 Jun 21
@DianneN All skaters do this. So they can correct their own mistakes and learn from them:)
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@freelancermariagrace (27970)
• Philippines
7 Jun 21
I am sure she will do better next time!!! And she looks happy and pretty in the pic. That's what matters the most
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Jun 21
Thanks so much. She still loves skating.
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@freelancermariagrace (27970)
• Philippines
9 Jun 21
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snowy
@snowy22315 (180667)
• United States
6 Jun 21
Not a big deal, she will do better next time, and if she doesn't, so what, she is a kid. This isn't her job.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Jun 21
True, but she’d like to make a career of it. She wants to be famous and get paid for it. Her words!
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Always smiling
@allknowing (136369)
• India
7 Jun 21
She will get there soon. Here kids have yet to start with the vaccine.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jun 21
Thanks, Grace. She will have better skates. Yes, they started the vaccines here for those 12 and up. I wish my 11 year old grandson could get it, too.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (35574)
• Philippines
7 Jun 21
Her first competition in the Intermediate would not be easy, next time it will be just like walk in the part for her.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (35574)
• Philippines
7 Jun 21
@DianneN she is sure fine.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jun 21
I’m sure. She has had a lot going on the last few weeks. She has been in that position before and understands.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50249)
• United States
6 Jun 21
I’m glad she didn’t have a reaction to the vaccine.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Jun 21
Me, too! Nothing slows her down. lol
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Jun 21
She is very busy. Also first time at the level. Some of it might have been nerves.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Jun 21
@DianneN After that she can get her mind back on it. I am sure she is excited about Saturday.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jun 21
I think so, too. Too much going on in her life all at once. She has her Bat Mitzvah on Saturday., too.
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Dena Miller
@Dena91 (16636)
• United States
7 Jun 21
It is great how kids just go from one thing to another. It is good she didn't let the "bad" skate ruin the rest of her day.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jun 21
She’s used to fails and flops. She even made a funny video of them during practices and during competitions. Thanks so much.
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@acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
7 Jun 21
It's good she had the second shot; at least have protection from that virus from China!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Jun 21
We are so grateful she had the shots. Thanks so much!
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
7 Jun 21
Children always know how to enjoy.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jun 21
Yes, they do. She moved on and knows that not all skates can be good.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
7 Jun 21
@DianneN It’s important that she enjoys, exercise and I’m sure she’ll shine again.
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GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
6 Jun 21
Wish they would stay that way as they get older!! You know she will do better next time!!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Jun 21
Her Bat Mitzvah is Saturday. I’m so excited and nervous.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
6 Jun 21
I agreed with NJChicaa She sounds very happy.The best part is the parties.lol
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Jun 21
Oh, those parties! Hers is next Saturday.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
7 Jun 21
She will have good and bad days; but she has accomplished so much to be at the Intermediate level! I'm glad she had her second COVID-19 shot without any ill effects. Have a good week.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Jun 21
Very true! And thanks! It’s been a week for the lunatic asylum for me. Always something.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
9 Jun 21
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LotusEyes
@LotusEyes (2711)
• India
7 Jun 21
Wow! At such a young age, her effort was very good. How can she be perfect without having good and bad experiences. I am sure one day she will definitely be successful and popular
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Jun 21
Thanks so much! She’s been skating for almost 10 years. It’s been a long journey.
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LotusEyes
@LotusEyes (2711)
• India
9 Jun 21
@DianneN Wow!! 10 years I felt very good that her practice has been going on for the last 10 years. She will definitely succeed in the future. Best wishes to her from me
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any riza
@ladyhero (3846)
• Indonesia
7 Jun 21
it doesn't matter for her first competition, her next competition will definitely be better.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jun 21
I’m sure. Her coaches had bad skates, too, and were gold medal Olympians. lol
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Jun 21
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any riza
@ladyhero (3846)
• Indonesia
7 Jun 21
@DianneN replace the bad one with a new one hahahaha, what year olympic champion?
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Nurfadillah
@Bubba90 (1755)
• Indonesia
7 Jun 21
at least she's enjoying it, she's still great
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Jun 21
Thanks! I’m still proud of her.
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Nurfadillah
@Bubba90 (1755)
• Indonesia
9 Jun 21
@DianneN yes she look great
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