Miho's favorites

Johnny Weir SP Poker Face at Rostelecom Cup   Although Johnny had some jump problems , fell on 4T which was downgraded , two footed on triple axel, triple triple combination jumps became double double.  However, artistry always wins in my mind so  t his is my favorite men’s short program performance at Rostelecom Cup’ 2012.  B ecause I realized I’m watching art in figure skating, and his art skill is incomparable with all other men’s skaters in the event. (IMO)   His beautiful artistic movements blew away these jump errors from my mind and made me to watch over and over.   And his spins were really great as well. The rule of spins has changed again ? He used to often receive level 4 spins and level 3 step sequence.  But after the long blank from competitive skating, looks to me he is still rebuilding the technical skills based on the present rule.   And for transition , they are expecting to do difficul...

Tatsuki Machida Congratulations on winning a gold medal in Cup of China ! I was glad  to hear he won it because we both thought he is a wonderful skater and was very impressed with his performances since Skate America. I thought Daisuke would take it for Cup of China, but also possibly Machida could have won as well. Because Daisuke and many other skaters quads are still not consistent, no one is ( was ) consistent like Plushenko, so anything can happen. Joubert might be the only other skater who had consistent quad. ( Not sure for this season ) But overall he was not consistent as well with  other elements. I’m sorry to hear Joubert had illness so had to withdraw from the competition. Hope he will get quick recovery. Machida’s Short Program may be my another top favorite program so far. It ‘s really Lambiel program to me. Very unique and creative.  We both love it ! Seems like it was really hard to create these choreography with this music, they said they...