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We were watching “ Skating with the Stars “ at 8:30 pm ( ABC CH ) on November 22, because Johnny Weir was there as one of the judges, with Dick Button and Laurie Ann Gibson . Seems like it was about 6.5 millions viewers ! I never knew such a large amount of people were watching this show. I’ve never seen this kind of show, like “Dancing with the Stars“ , and would not care for it if Johnny was not in the show, but it was really enjoyable to watch. Also I found I can know three situations through watching it , as a judge’s side, as a challenger’s side, and my personal view. This way I can objectively watch it to be fair. I could view like that while watching figure skating competitions, but as being a huge fan of a particular skater, judge’s side was often ignored from my mind. But since Johnny is one of the judges in this competition, I also viewed from judge’s side and found new discovery. The performers are Rebecca Budig / Fred Palascak, Bethenny Frankel ...

I had a strange dream last night. Ray and I became two of the judges out of 8 judges in a fashion event ! And there were about 10 models. I was impressed by two models’ fashions and for the rest of the models, not so memorable. It’s just a dream, however I could feel the situation of judges through it. Even if a model has good taste of fashion, if the model doesn’t make an impact to judges, the judges don’t remember him/her. Creative photos That’s how I felt in my dream. And when I woke up in the morning, I started thinking about Freddie Mercury who was saying similar things when he first met Brian May and Roger Taylor , which was something like, “ You have so much talent, but you need more impact, because without making an impact you will never succeed. “ Freddie Mercury told them this ( before Freddie and John Deacon joined the band ) when Freddie first saw Brian May and Roger Taylor live in concert with their earlier band called Smile. Freddie was a...

Johnny Weir " Just Dance " at Battle of the band Wheeeeeee !!!! This is another gem performance from Johnny !!! OMG, I can’t stop this excitement while and after watching it !!! He skated with Lady Ga Ga’s “Just dance” at Battle of the band show in Canada. In the beginning of his expression and poses, pantomime are really like David Bowie , I love the make-up and the hair. And of course the costume which he was using for his Bad Romance number.   Cool, Fierce, hot, gorgeous, artistic, eye-catching, glamorous and entertaining. I love his every movements, and his expression of this. I especially love the part the picture above. Wild & hot. His arms and hands and fingers and the lines, every movements are so sensitive and his expression !! His jump was strong and solid and love the pose after landed it. So beautiful ! And his throwing kiss part was priceless ! Awesome job, Johnny !!!!!!! You are a legendary skater !!! This exciteme...

All that skate show which was held on October 2 ,3 in LA was on TV (NBC) on Sunday morning.( October 10) This show looked very high quality seeing all the settings around the ice rink and the hall and the cast members. NBC showed from the opening group number. I looked for Johnny ( always) , he was wearing blue pants and his eye make-up with black eye shadow, looked like he was wearing black sunglasses seeing from far away. I got excited when I found Johnny in the opening number ! Ray laughed whenever I was calling his name with excitement. It’s a Yu Na Kim & Michelle Kwan’s ice show which was sponsored by Korean companies , and they mainly showed these two skaters. The cast was : Tanith & Ben Patrick Chan Yu Na Kim Michelle Kwan Stephane Lambiel Aliona & Robin Yu na & Michelle’s pair Shen & Zhao Johnny Weir Michelle Kwan Tessa & Scott Yu Na Kim It was from 11:30 AM to 1:00PM I hour and half . There were also group number in the midd...

Q & A For Skaters at All that skate show It was interesting to read the Q & A for skaters who will the attend the “All that skate” ice show. They are Michelle Kwan, Yu na Kim, Johnny Weir, Tanith Belbin & Ben Agosto, Stephane Lambiel, Ashley Wagner, Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir who will attend the “All that skate “ ice show in LA in October 2, 3 ’ 2010. Brian Joubert was also in the list but somehow he was replaced by Patrick Chan later. Shen & Zhao also are in the list. This event will be up on NBC on Sunday, October 10. Here are some of the Questions & Answers, My interest is always Johnny Weir . Stephane Lambiel’s answer was interesting, too. Question : Do you have any rituals before you perform? Johnny Weir - “I get ready in a very quiet space, make myself beautiful and get in the zone.” Stéphane Lambiel – “I like singing before I skate. That’s good for my breathing.” (My comment ) Johnny was always making his own little world , si...

Actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has been chosen to play Freddie Mercury in a new movie, which will be in theatres in 2011. There was news about a Freddie Mercury movie in the works a few years ago and at that time, it was Johnny Depp who was the main actor being rumored for the part. Sacha Baron Cohen’s name had also come up at the time, but no actor had been firmly decided for the part at that time. Robert De Niro ’s Tribeca productions will be a co-producer for the film. Freddie Mercury was one of rock’s greatest icons of all time.  He was the lead singer, a song writer, and pianist for the English rock group, Queen. Freddie Mercury was known for his soaring, powerful vocals with over a four-octave range and his flamboyant and dynamic stage presence. As a songwriter, Mercury composed many hits for Queen, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Killer Queen, Don’t Stop Me Now, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and We are the Champions. Freddie was also a great dancer...

Today, I’m thinking about friendship. Looks like superficial friendship is common everywhere especially the more we get older and older.   I also have some superficial friends, but main point is always whether I enjoy with them or not. If I found no fun to talk or read their messages anymore, I don’t continue the friendship. My closest real friends may be only two. One of them is from when I was 12 years old, since my first grade in junior high school. We know each other a lot and have strong connection, even though we have different view of life, have different hobbies, and have different taste. Mainly we talk about each other’s life asking questions, not only talk about ourselves because I think both of us are interested what we are doing, whether okay or not. Plus honest. I don’t push my interests to my friends, because I know they won’t like being pushed and they won’t be interested. Ray is asking if the interests are different, what can you talk about with f...