For the past two weeks I have been landing my double loop-double loop
combination, double flip-double toe combination,and the double lutz-double toe
combination. I have also tried double sal-double toe-double loop combinations, and
double toe-double toe combination, I almost landed both. Linda and I are going to
change my program. So far I open up with a double lutz-double toe combination.
The jumps that are going to be in my program are double lutz-double toe, axel,
double loop-double loop, double flip-double toe, double sal, and Linda and I haven't
decided whether to put another double flip in or a double lutz. I think once
Regionals comes I will have better and stronger jumps. My flying camel has been so
good, I think it is the best I have ever done. It is so much faster and stronger. The
back sit spin has also gotten so much better. I have really been trying to get it lower
and I have been trying to go on an inside edge. The change into the inside edge is
going pretty good, and it is more points in the new scoring system.
5/26/06
I have been doing very good. Linda and I made changes in my program for The
North Shore Open. My lay back is first followed by a double toe loop-double toe
loop sequence. Then , a double loop double loop combination. My double flip is the
last thing in my program. I am very confident in how things are going. I lost my
double flip for a little while, but now on the first attempt, I land it. On May
twentieth, I passed my Intermediate Moves in the Field, and the Hickory Hoedown.
Now I am working on the Ten Fox, and Novice Moves. Everything is going great.
The double Lutz is pretty close.
Have a great and fun trip, KaraLin!!!
3/27/06
Last week I went to the Garren and I brought home the Gold medal, and I was so
excited. That was the first time competing at the juvenile level. I landed my double
toe loop in it, and we decided to put it in the day before. My Nanny from Florida flew
up to watch me skate. I was so glad to see her. Since Saturday I have been landing
my double flip everyday. We are putting it in my program for the Morris Open. It
seems like everything is finally coming together. We have made some changes
(coaching wise). Those changes have been working really well. I have changed my
footwork also, it is a lot harder. It is probably a level two. I feel more excited to do
my program now. I love the new footwork. On my double flip I just have to
remember to not lean backwards because ever since I have been letting my body
not go backwards I have been landing it.
3/1/06
Congratulations to two of my friends. KaraLin competed in an ISI competition in
New Jersey this past weekend and brought home two gold medals, and Julianne
competed in the Empire State Games and placed 2ND in her initial round and 11 in
the finals. Great Job!
2/02/06
I am sorry that I haven't written in a long time. I have been so busy lately. For the
past week or so, I have had a wonderful attitude and if I fall in my program in
practice, I get up and put a smile on my face. My double loop double loop
combination is really good and strong. I really want to land my double flip so badly
because it is so close. All of my jumps are going very well. I am officially a juvenile
skater because I took my juvenile free skate and my juvenile moves in the field. My
program is going very well, also. Since my birthday is coming up, family members
are going to hopefully put money towards my skates and blades because my skates
are so small that now my feet are getting squished into them. That is really all I am
asking for, for my birthday. We are not really sure what kind of skates to get, we're
still debating on them.
12/06/05
On Saturday, December fourth, I was in Skaneateles at a competition. I got first
place, I was so happy. All five judges put me in first place. I landed everything except
I stepped out on my double flip. Erika and I made up a handshake before I went out
on the ice. I used to get nervous, but now I don't even get nervous, I just
concentrate on each thing at a time. My mom, mama, dad, Linda, sister Leanne,
Aunt Cathy, and my stepmothers friend Sue came to watch me skate. I was so proud
of myself. Once again my presentation was just beautiful.
Today was an exciting day because I landed all of my doubles except for my double
axle. Erika said that I just had to put my left arm in front more. So when I went back
out to try another one, I landed it. She said to put my left arm more in front for my
double Lutz and double toe loop. I landed both of those jumps. I was so happy and
couldn't wait to tell my mom. Since I did so good at my last competition, I am
moving up to Juvenile. I basically have 11 months to just improve my doubles and
land my double-double combinations. My spins are also very good. I am trying to
make stuff up for my new program. Even though I am keeping the same music, I
want to change some things. Michela is going to add 20 seconds of music to my
current program. I can't wait to go to Lake Placid this weekend because I haven't
been there in a long time. I really think Gilberto and Michela will be proud of my
advancement.
11/19/05
Today was such an exciting day. It was the Pioneer Valley Penguin Invitational. I did
really good and was very proud of myself. It was my first time doing Pre-Juvenile
and I got second out of seven. Originally there were twelve people in my group but
five people scratched. My mom, mama (grandmother), our friend Martha, my Aunt
Mary, Cousin Logan, Cousin Stephanie, my dad, sister Leanne, and my stepmother
Linda came to watch me skate. They all said I did very good. My mom told me it was
just about the best she has ever seen me skate. She also said that I had this fire in me
and I had very good presentation. My coach Erika came with us also. It was my first
competition with Erika. I just had so much fun out there. Erika said that my double
loop was just so big and high. My mom, mama, and Martha were crying because
they were so proud of me. Tomorrow I have to test my Pre-Juvenile moves and my
Pre-Juvenile Freestyle test up in Saratoga. I am so busy. Pretty soon, maybe this
coming Friday, my mom, Erika, and I are going to the Lee outlets in Mass. to get me
a Coach wristlet. I can't wait to get that.
11/6/05
I passed my Swing dance, Cha-Cha, and Fiesta Tango Dances today. I am so happy
that I passed them!!! Now I will go on to Bronze dances. On Thursday November 3,
I met with Neil Ruben. I did really good too. I didn't even break out of my double
flip, but I also didn't land it. It is better to fall than break out of a jump. My double
loops were very strong. I tried a double loop double loop combination, it was okay,
for my first try. When I went into the double toe loop, I was going into it the wrong
way. Neil fixed it though. I am happy with this weeks progress.
11/1/05
Yesterday I landed my double flip , I was so happy!!!!!!! My double Lutz was even
closer then the usual. Last night I went trick or treating with two of my best
friends, Meghan and Bria. Happy birthday Bria!!! It was so much fun. I went as a
figure skater. It was kind of like my first time going with friends.
Anyhow, back to my skating. About two of my double flips were cheated, but the
rest were really good. I knew that I was going to land them because on Sunday I was
hardly even putting my other foot down. Bye!!
10/27/05
Today was such an exciting day!!! I was on channel 13 at 5:30. The camera people
came at 1:00pm. It was so cool watching myself on TV. I was kind of nervous, but
not really. I felt just like a star!!! At school, they have announcements to the whole
school, and they said that I was going to be on channel 13 at 5:30 p.m. Thank you
for watching me!
Again thank you to Aunt Nancy and Aunt Pam for sending the letter to Ms.
Houston. I would have never been able to really have my chance to really shine like a
star.
10/24/05
Thank you again to Aunt Nancy and Aunt Pam for the check. It meant so much to
me.
Today I learned a new sequence, it's the axle-half loop-double loop. Erika put that in
my program instead of the axle-half loop-double salchow. It is pretty good for just
learning it. My attitude today was very positive. My spins looked good today. My
Bielman is so close and I hope I get it soon because that will be a very good spin to
have. My double flip and double lutz are very close, I just have to check my left foot
out. Bye for now.
10/23/05
Yesterday, my mom and I were runners for Intermediate Men and Juvenile Girls at
the 2006 North Atlantic's. It was so much fun! Last night I slept over at Gilberto
and Michela's house so I wouldn't have to ride back and forth. I skated 2 and 1/2
hours today and while it was not my best practice I did learn a lot and will work even
harder tomorrow.
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