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[Mad for Skating]

I thought I’d start a new thread since it’s the new season and I’m using a different domain this year

For those of you who don’t follow me, I basically just blog about skating, mostly pairs.

Here’s my review of Pairs at Skate America: https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/10/21/2018-skate-america-pairs-review-aljona-savchenko-is-everywhere/

 

[Mad for Skating]

My pairs review of Skate Canada is up! Please like, comment, and share!

https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/10/28/2018-skate-canada-international-pairs-review-caution-showdown-in-group-2/

 

[Cayuse]

I'm new to your reviews. Nice job!

 

[Mad for Skating]

I'm new to your reviews. Nice job!

Thank you! I will try to post one every week of the GP.

 

[Mad for Skating]

Another Grand Prix, another review! Here goes Helsinki! (I’m much more candid in this review so brace yourselves)

https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/11/04/grand-prix-of-helsinki-pairs-review-we-couldve-had-it-all/

Also, I’ll be posting a review of the other disciplines in Helsinki soon. It should be up in a few days.

 

[Mad for Skating]

I got my second review done early: Helsinki ladies, men, and dance (the dance part is very brief ) https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/11/04/finland-other-disciplines/

 

[nimi]

Another Grand Prix, another review! Here goes Helsinki! (I’m much more candid in this review so brace yourselves)

https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/11/04/grand-prix-of-helsinki-pairs-review-we-couldve-had-it-all/

Re: this...

I loved Miu Suzaki/Ryuichi Kihara’s “Yuri on Ice” SP soooooo much last year.

I don't know if you watched the gala but they skated their YOI SP there (with all the tech content) and skated it better than they ever did in competition! Now, if they only figured out how to skate like that when the pressure is on...

 

[Mad for Skating]

Re: this...
I don't know if you watched the gala but they skated their YOI SP there (with all the tech content) and skated it better than they ever did in competition! Now, if they only figured out how to skate like that when the pressure is on...

Yes, I watched their gala and it was amazing! So clean, so sharp, and they didn’t lose the charm. I definitely think they’ve got it in them, but this year’s SP doesn’t let them sparkle. They do have another Grand Prix though, so hopefully we will see big improvement!

Also, thanks for reading!

 

[Mad for Skating]

My Pairs review of NHK Trophy is up!

https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/11/10/2018-nhk-trophy-pairs-review-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-spiral/

 

[Spun Silver]

Happy birthday! I still can't believe how young you are!

 

[Mad for Skating]

Happy birthday! I still can't believe how young you are!

Thank you! I can’t believe how old I feel! my childhood is almost over

 

[alilou]

Thank you! I can’t believe how old I feel! my childhood is almost over

Happy birthday you. Have a great year!

 

[Mad for Skating]

Happy birthday you. Have a great year!

Thanks @alilou!

 

[Mad for Skating]

It’s darn late, but I reviewed the ladies’ event at NHK Trophy! https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/11/15/2018-nhk-trophy-a-tale-of-two-triple-axels/

 

[Mad for Skating]

Review of the crazy pairs event at Rostelecom Cup: https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/11/17/2018-rostelecom-cup-pairs-review-the-amazons-are-here/

 

[Mad for Skating]

Not skating related, but a topic I’m very passionate about - please take the time to read it.

https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/11/23/you-know-us-and-you-dont-my-thoughts-on-bohemian-rhapsody-breaking-lgbt-stereotypes-and-being-my-own-role-model/


Also, I did the review for The Judges Table I promised https://thejudgestable.wordpress.com/2018/11/21/the-judges-table-does-rostelecom-2018/amp/#click=https://t.co/bHxf6IylDW

 

[Mad for Skating]

My review of 2018 Internationaux de France: Pairs https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/11/25/2018-internationaux-de-france-pairs-review-really-plastic-hexagons/

 

[Mad for Skating]

Internationaux de France review: ladies and men. Now off to take a nap because I haven’t slept well in 6 weeks
https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/11/25/2018-internationaux-de-france-review-ladies-and-men/

 

[Mad for Skating]

Preview of the Grand Prix Finalists in the Pairs event https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/12/01/2018-19-grand-prix-final-preview/

 

[Mad for Skating]

GRAND PRIX FINAL Pairs Review https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/12/09/2018-19-grand-prix-final-pairs-review-pcs-omg-and-wth/

Ladies coming soon, if I don’t fall asleep while writing it

EDIT: I stayed awake and finished it #responsibleblogger https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/12/09/2018-19-grand-prix-final-ladies/

 

[Mad for Skating]

Happy holidays! My reviews of Russian Nationals are up:

Pairs: https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/12/23/2019-russian-nationals-pairs-review-better-than-game-of-thrones/

Ladies (this one is very long): https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/12/24/2019-russian-nationals-ladies-review-the-nightmare-before-christmas/

I would like to do a review on the ladies at Japanese Nationals, but I’m not sure if I will have the time since it is Christmas tomorrow. Thank you for all the support and reading my ramblings! Let’s keep going in 2019!

 

[Mad for Skating]

Japanese Nationals review: Ladies
https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2018/12/25/2019-japanese-nationals-ladies-review-young-and-beautiful/

Happy Holidays to all of you!

 

[Mad for Skating]

Some thoughts on the John Coughlin situation.
https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2019/01/19/a-few-words-about-john-coughlin-1985-2019/

 

[Mad for Skating]

Hello guys, I see I haven’t updated this thread in a while. I’ve been posting on my blog but I must’ve forgotten to put the links over here Anyways, here’s my review of the top 10 pairs at 2019 Worlds.

https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2019/03/24/2019-world-figure-skating-championships-pairs-review-im-not-crying-thats-just-rain-in-my-black-eyes/

 

[Spun Silver]

Hello guys, I see I haven’t updated this thread in a while. I’ve been posting on my blog but I must’ve forgotten to put the links over here Anyways, here’s my review of the top 10 pairs at 2019 Worlds.

https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2019/03/24/2019-world-figure-skating-championships-pairs-review-im-not-crying-thats-just-rain-in-my-black-eyes/

You get better and better. Your writing style is a hoot, I love your blog's subtitle, and I loved Peng and Jin at this Worlds too. Basically you got pretty much everything right in my book. If you had time to add a little more detail it would be even better. Cheers!

 

[Mad for Skating]

You get better and better. Your writing style is a hoot, I love your blog's subtitle, and I loved Peng and Jin at this Worlds too. Basically you got pretty much everything right in my book. If you had time to add a little more detail it would be even better. Cheers!

Thanks so much for the feedback! I’ve been working at sharing more of my opinions instead of just stats, and tried to add some humor.

I’ll work on adding more detail in my next post! Thanks for reading!

 

[Mad for Skating]

Hey there! My review of men, ladies, and ice dance at 2019 Worlds is up:
https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2019/03/30/2019-world-figure-skating-championships-review-men-ladies-and-ice-dance/

 

[Spun Silver]

Hey there! My review of men, ladies, and ice dance at 2019 Worlds is up:
https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2019/03/30/2019-world-figure-skating-championships-review-men-ladies-and-ice-dance/

I have opposite opinions from you on many points here, but still, great job! And we agree on Bradie's hair! I will hold you to your promise not to rest until she fixes it!

About Satoko... I really doubt there is anything she can do to get big jumps at this point.

 

[Mad for Skating]

I have opposite opinions from you on many points here, but still, great job! And we agree on Bradie's hair! I will hold you to your promise not to rest until she fixes it!

About Satoko... I really doubt there is anything she can do to get big jumps at this point.

Thanks a lot! I like when people have different opinions; it keeps things interesting and makes for good debates!

You and I will form the Bradie Hair Society, it’s settled.

I do fear that Satoko’s jumps are as good as they’re going to get. The only thing that could fix them would be completely reworking her technique, and that might not even work. Whatever, she’s still a beautiful skater.

 

[Mad for Skating]

Hello friends, I’m going to post something that isn’t a skating review, but I encourage you to read it. It addresses the culture of victim-blaming in manipulative relationships and how emotional manipulation and abuse can have severely damaging effects but is rarely discussed properly. It was inspired by some of the situations in figure skating but applies to the topic as a whole, not just one particular situation.

Trigger warning for some mentions of sexual abuse and assault. If it makes you uncomfortable, please stop reading at any time.

https://madforskating.wordpress.com/2019/04/04/victim-not-enabler-debunking-myths-about-survivors-of-sexual-predators-and-manipulators/