My MN trip: I've hit rock bottom

[ThatsMyBarack]

First of all, the drive from Chicago to Minneapolis turned out to be eight hours because I hit heavy traffic in several areas. The whole way, I was bombarded with * bumperstickers in all the extremely rural areas. Silly me, I thought this drive was only six hours long!

Then, I had my big skating competition just this morning. I got off to a rough start when I realized that one of my competitiors was a blonde bimbo from Oklahoma who had a double-loop jump and a death-drop spin--the harder elements at the USFS Adult Gold Ladies level which I was nowhere near close to getting. In case I didn't tell you before, I hate skating against people like that! I was actually the last person in my group to skate, so my coach spent the whole time trying to calm me down. As a result, I was a mental mess when it was finally my turn. The judges wasted no time giving me straight 11th and LAST places as a result.

I have another competition in a month. It's the USFS Adult Nationals: http://adultnationals2007.org/ Unfortunately, it looks as if I may have to scratch this one. I'm far more than tired of dealing with snots and *-supporting robots, and being treated like shit. The problem I have with quitting now is, this competition is just 20 minutes from my house.

:wtf: :argh: :grr: :shrug: :thumbsdown: :nuke: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Orsino]

1. Well, you might reconsider...

...putting in their places all the skaters who will have to travel eight hours to play in your backyard.

Show up fresh as a daisy, and outclass 'em.

[ThatsMyBarack]

2. I found another reason to skip AN:

I just saw the video of my skate today. I JUST PLAIN SUCK!!!!!!! :mad: :cry:

[judaspriestess]

3. everybody has an off day

so what, shit happens and we move on..... Do the thing you love to do :)

[Generic Brad]

4. A trip to Minnesota in March? You have hit rock bottom

Those who can afford it travel to southern states this time of year. Others who are stuck here, like me, are waiting impatiently for spring to arrive. Very few want to come here now as the lakes are slowly thawing.

I wish you the best of luck in the USFS Adult Nationals. Being able to compete at the national level for anything indicates that you have worked extremely hard. May the skating Gods be with you!
:thumbsup:

[ThatsMyBarack]

5. Must kick

Right now I'm an attention whore.

[dpbrown]

6. Good news!

If you've hit bottom there's no where to go but up!

You'll do better next time!

:yourock:

[amitten]

7. Keep skating. n/t