Wishing a happy retirement to our two-time world champion, Shoma Uno! I remember the days when he was called the "Silver Prince" because he placed second in Pyeongchang, Worlds, GPF, and 4CC. Well, take a good look at him now: a titleholder for every major competition except the Olympics! Although I had hopes that he would hold out until Milan 2026, I'm glad he was able to step down when he wanted to. Congratulations on spending 21 years of skating, Shoma! You've made us (and Stephane) all proud.
fashion designers in figure skating (2/?) : lisa mckinnon
lisa mckinnon is a swedish costume designer. mckinnon was only 12 years old when she started making her own skating dresses and practice clothes. it soon grew in to a passion and a freelance business, that would keep her busy during her teenage years and later on during her off time from touring. in march 2014, she formed her own company, lisa mckinnon designs inc.
three time olympic medalist, two time world champion, six time japanese national champion, two time world silver medalist, four continents champion, grand prix final champion, world junior champion, junior grand final champion, and youth olympic silver medalist. the first man to land a quad flip in competition. you have quite a lot to be proud of, shoma uno. we’ll miss you.
Gabriella Papadakis improvising to «Wicked Games» by Gemma Hayes
“I tie my skates as the pink light of sunrise fades from the surrounding windows. Stepping onto the ice, I begin skating, the wind fiercely buffeting my face. The biting cold of New York nips at my skin. Every fiber of my being is attuned, yet the world is silent—an immersive bubble of physical sensations I surrender to.
It’s been two decades since I last skated alone, let alone improvised. Doing both now feels deeply exposing. But as Jordan approaches, speaker in hand, I release my inhibitions and allow myself to dance with him and the music, embracing them as my partners in this newfound creative space.
Thank you @oniceperspectives for following me around on this cold morning
A deep blue color, named after the blue-colored cobalt-based pigments
[ps: thank you for enjoying my posts about Yuzu and butterflies here. I think on twitter users care only about fanwars 😞, I don't understand them, so I appreciate that you give me a space here to enjoy nice little not serious things together :) ]