Test Rehersal

In preparation for my upcoming test, Christopher wanted to run the whole thing as if it were for realsies and he would write down comments and give me a score after each of my moves elements. This is what I remember (roughly)...

Perimeter Stroking - Nice strokes. Steppy on the crossovers

Edges - Uneven lobes. Back edges putting foot down too soon on new lobes

Crossover Pattern - Steppy forwards, nice backwards

Waltz 8 - CCW circle is slightly misshapen. Hold the RBI edge longer on the first turn. Switch arms at the dots and not sooner. 

Spirals - First spiral freeleg takes a while to get to hip height. Bent skating leg on second spiral

He allowed me to reskate each element for a higher score to address his comments. Overall, it's passing so I got to skate my program. He told me he was going to be hard on me in terms of judging because he would rather me be over-prepared. The judges are likely to be more lenient.

Programz - CLEAN! Damn gurl (not his words but mine). When I was done, I skated back to him and he just said "passing" with a smile. He wanted me to reskate the two foot spin because it looked suspiciously like a one foot spin but overall it was a good skate. My lunge was even perfect! :)

I think I'm ready for Friday. I'm still nervous but I know I can do this. It was also my first time wearing my dress while skating the program and I think the adrenaline kept we warm because I didn't feel cold at all. The skate mom monitor advised me on my straps that were showing from the leo I was wearing underneath. "Get clear straps, cross them, or at the very least don't fuss with them because you are drawing attention to the fact that they are exposed and don't match." I'm so damn pale that it's nearly impossible to find a "nude" color to match my skin tone. However, when I got home we discovered that I can adjust them so they crisscross and that solves the problem. What was especially nice about today was that Christopher told me how proud he was for how much I have overcome this year. That means a lot. He hands out compliments sparingly so I know he means it when he says it :)

Countdown to Test Day: 4 more days and no more lessons with Christopher. I'm on my own now (eeep!)