Miho's favorites

" Exceeding your personal best. " " There is no competition. There is no enermy. There is only the desire to improve yourself. As you improve, the world improves. " I love this quote. I found this quote in one of my favorite book " Attractor factor " by Joe Vitale. I've just sent this message to my favorite skater Johnny Weir. He will compete in Cup of Russia on November 23, 24. Johnny lost his mind-set at Skate Canada and finished at third place. Since my second favorite skater Stephane Lambiel ( from Switzerland ) made big mistake at his SP, and ranked at 7th place, and Johnny got 2nd position at his SP, he could win the competition. However, Johnny said, since he knew he could win this competition, he felt confidence after the SP and before the FP. Once his FP started, and he made mistake at his first jump which was suppose to be combination jumps ( 3-3 ). Then his quad became triple jump and he made another mistake at

Johnny was not in this event. But Ray and I were curious to see some of the other skaters, Evan and Oda for men because they are one of the tough competitors for Johnny . and also for women, we wanted to see Miki Ando and Mao Asada . Ray and I love Miki Ando right now. I was not really interested in her skating until I saw her new program at Campbel's Cup , because I thought her skating is boring but now she looked like totally different person from last Olympic and before.  She lost 10lb since last Olympic and looked really nice. She changed her skating style, learned from great Russian coach who were also teaching Shizuka. I loved Miki's both programs ( SP & LP). She is a beautiful powerful skater. I know she is not as good as Sasha especially for her component but I loved her powerful jumps and straight line foot work. also I loved the way how she uses her hands and fingers. Very graceful. Also love her gorgeous costumes. ( SP & LP ) a

Figure skating season has already arrived since October , and Ray and I both are really crazy for it right now. Our favorite skater Johnny Weir changed his previous style that was very elegant, graceful to more masculine style and nothing was romantic anymore. I was little bit disappointed for it because I thought the old style was what made him so unique and original. It's what made him stand out from the other male skaters. It's what gave his style impact. Although Johnny is always amazing, this new style lessens the impact. If this was the first time I saw Johnny, I would have thought he is like the other male skaters. I'm always glad to see Johnny smile and happy. This new style for this SP is not for me. Although I watched it three times, all I remember is that he did good jumps. And for me, it's not even about feminine or masculine style, because his exhibition program " My Way " was very masculine but it was very beautiful elegant with b