tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202949130902554989.post6998963501052085253..comments2024-01-04T05:04:16.447-05:00Comments on A Foodie Bibliophile in Wanderlust: Show Me the KwanBeth S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06944635942712994937noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202949130902554989.post-22970564211248981242010-02-14T22:51:28.809-05:002010-02-14T22:51:28.809-05:00What is Elvis up to these days? Is he coaching? C...What is Elvis up to these days? Is he coaching? Commentating? I don't hear anything about him here in the U.S. Just wondering if he's still in the public eye in Canada.Beth S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06944635942712994937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202949130902554989.post-57358181760792612102010-02-14T22:39:00.137-05:002010-02-14T22:39:00.137-05:00ok, you're forgiven with that last Elvis comme...ok, you're forgiven with that last Elvis comment. and lol @ "if Joannie Rochette could just keep herself vertical", so true. yet third? I mean, i just don't get the new scoring system either.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16982711914347751748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202949130902554989.post-21882258587773711092010-02-14T22:14:27.508-05:002010-02-14T22:14:27.508-05:00I think another problem too is that figure skating...I think another problem too is that figure skating isn't televised here in the U.S. as much anymore and so I barely know these skaters. There used to be such a saturation of it during the skating season but now I'm lucky if I see 2 competitions on TV a year. I would imagine skating is given more respect north of the border. <br /><br />Oh! How could I forget my love for Kurt Browning and Elvis Stojko? I used to be so infatuated with Elvis. I wanted to bare his children when I was in high school. :pBeth S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06944635942712994937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202949130902554989.post-76359685818184873912010-02-14T22:00:30.015-05:002010-02-14T22:00:30.015-05:00I'm not trying to imply that I don't love ...I'm not trying to imply that I don't love skaters from other countries. In fact, I'm not rooting for the American pairs - I want the Chinese or German pair to win. When it comes to pairs and ice dance, I've always loved skaters from other countries that beat the Russians because I hate how they've always just been handed gold medals when they haven't deserved them. I'm not saying that I'm not rooting for anyone. I don't want to sound like I don't respect other skaters. I'm just saying I haven't felt moved in a really long time. Yes, I agree that Kim Yu-Na is amazingly graceful but she doesn't make me feel anything. No one moves me to tears anymore. I think part of the reason for this is because the new judging system, while inherently more fair than the old 6.0 system, is just trying to collect points, and so many of the programs look identical to each other.<br /><br />In my defense, I would like to point out that I rooted for Sale and Pelletier long before they were robbed of the gold medal in 2002. <br /><br />And, if Joannie Rochette could just keep herself vertical, I think that she could be that skater that moves me to tears. But due to her inconsitency, she hasn't been able to deliver that magical performance in international competition.Beth S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06944635942712994937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202949130902554989.post-57461952423470415492010-02-14T21:30:04.695-05:002010-02-14T21:30:04.695-05:00Beth, you know I love ya, but please be open to at...Beth, you know I love ya, but please be open to athletes outside of the US to inspire you!! <br />Shen and Zao, a smuch as her outfit was...unfortunate, were fabulous! And their comback story makes me smile. Then of course there are many canadian favourites, including a men's single who is just the cutest 19 year old. <br />The french couple are breaking the race barrier (finally!) which is nothing but exciting. <br />South Korea's kim Yu-Na is so graceful, it's beautiful to watch. <br />Japan's Miko Ado is spectacular too.<br /><br />Historically, Katarina Witt was just...holy shabow!! And then our own Elizabeth Mannly will forever be in my heart.<br /><br />So...when looking to be motivated, don't be afraid to look outside of the red white and blue!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16982711914347751748noreply@blogger.com