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It’s interesting to hear different experiences from different countries. I hope everyone is staying as safe as possible. 

I really enjoy EH Shepard’s illustrations. He also did Wind in the Willows- very charming.  Yes, it would be great if Yuzuru could go!

Although I get teary when I hear it, Barber’s Adagio for Strings is beautiful and should it ever be considered for a skating program I could not imagine anyone other than Yuzuru doing it. I know nothing about music but there is a part a few minutes in when the key changes(or maybe tempo?) and  the music rises and you can imagine the sun coming out from behind clouds, and I can think only Yuzu would be able to transmit  the emotion of that moment.  ( ok , and maybe Jason B.)  anyhow, happy Friday all!

6 hours ago, kiches said:

My guess is Max is implying that there will be (and already has been) an attempt to build a media narrative leading up to the Olympics that draws on the fact that both Nathan and Alyssa have Chinese ancestry and that the Olympics are in China. If that's the point he's making, then I agree with it because we've already seen it clearly in play with Alyssa after she won US Nationals. I think ESPN or Sports Illustrated did that entire article about her and her Chinese father. I would assume a lot of Chinese people in China could care less, but from a US audience perspective I am willing to be they will be building up a story around it as we get closer to 2022. I'm sure something similar will happen with Nathan as well, and Vincent too if they all end up in Beijing. I'm sure NBC will try to play up the Chinese American competing in China angle and that Max's tweet is more about money and advertising in the US around Chinese American athletes competing in Beijing.

I think it’s a bit like this. The “going to the ancestral homeland/find your roots” type of theme, which may draw in some viewers. People love this sort of thing ...look at the popularity of DNA kits and family tree sites. (Although Chinese folks may not give a hoot about the skaters’ ancestors! I don’t really know.)

6 hours ago, Geo1 said:

 

"...by universal custom, your enemy is never more polite than when he is planning or has planned your destruction."

 

A character in James Clavell's novel, "Shogun"

Yep, I don’t doubt he’s got plans within plans, as does Yuzu.

Can you imagine how much more irritating this would all be if Nathan came across as an insufferable, ungracious and arrogant individual? (“Yeah, I know I’m the best, I wiped the floor with Hanyu, he’s overrated and over the hill anyways, he should retire.”)  

I know I don’t know what he is “really” like but well, his demeanor so far is quite civil and appreciative of the great athletes he competes against. 

2 hours ago, Frenchkiss70 said:

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAA

This blue costume (and the pink robe and the white/ gold frilly jumpsuit thing) kind of remind me of how the Japanese imperial family is dressed - undoubtedly using high quality fabric and technique, but with designs that to me seem so...old fashioned. Like they are the dream fashions of someone who grew up in the 1950s who still thinks this is how “fancy people” should dress. (In Yuzu’s case, someone who grew up on the 1970s and liked Liberace. )

On 9/14/2019 at 3:19 PM, yuzuangel said:

Hey, check out what we did for ACI A lot of people didn't show up for the photo, but we printed and handed out 10 distinct flags. If you look closely at crowd photos you may be able to see, but it was a small effort because we kept it to PH for the time being. Would love to do this for Skate Canada etc. too to show the love Yuzu has all over the world.

 

 

This is fantastic, and I’m so happy you all got to meet each other!  Looks like a lot of positive energy there!

I like Yuzus pink shirt!

Also, just like to say that it’s so nice to see and be a part of this friendly and cordial group. It’s  relaxing to have a pleasant place in which to spend a few minutes (or more).

Many thanks to all. 

On 7/25/2019 at 7:16 PM, kaeryth said:

 

 

 

Good for him! He seems to be blessed with a Yuzuesque physique as well!

14 minutes ago, makebelieveup said:

Yuzu would look even more otherworldly with colored hair!

I read that as "with chocolate hair." 

I think it's time for lunch!

But as long as I'm here: I don't think he'd look good with brown hair, it wouldn't be so dramatic. Now blue or purple hair, that would be extraterrestrial!

12 hours ago, ruruzest said:

 une belle histoire d’amour!!

People can dismiss FS as "Oh that poofty 'sport' where they just make circles on ice and wear ruffles" but please: look at the strength and balance needed to do THAT.  On a thin piece of metal...while moving....backwards.

OT: To all the mothers out there (whether of children, fur children,  dragons, etc.) wishing you a Happy Mother's Day. (May 12 in the US)

Does  anyone use a planner, and if so, how do you keep motivated to keep using it? I will find a cute planner book, write for about 2 days and then stop. 

2 hours ago, surfaçage said:

I'm one of those that consider 'GOAT' a generational title.

Your consideration sort of reminds me of a title which has always intrigued me :"Prima Ballerina Assoluta."

Prima ballerina assoluta is a title awarded to the most notable of female ballet dancers. To be recognised as a prima ballerina assoluta is a rare honour, traditionally reserved only for the most exceptional dancers of their generation.

His figure is just so aesthetically pleasing. 

I live in the US and in my area the "pumped up"  and "burly teddy bear" looks are still popular; to see a figure like Yuzu in his sleek UA gear or Origin costume... you literally cannot take your eyes off of him. It's almost unreal. 

I hope that doesn't sound creepy. 

@micaelis hope all goes well! The planet will be waiting for you!

On 4/2/2019 at 11:58 AM, Old Cat Lady said:

 

good to know.  sorry I didn't read the rest of the forum before asking.

 

Please let us know a month or 2 in advance when you guys are ready to renew so us foreigners have time to get the money to you.  I think it makes the most sense for us to do a big lump donation so I'd rather just set aside some money and wait until it's time.

Yes, I think it would be helpful to know a bit ahead of time when the contract is up for renewal, we can budget for the Planet!

May I add my thanks for all your work and time in keeping this planet in orbit!

2 hours ago, yuzuangel said:

Updated PH demographics  (not the most accurate locations, since they're taken from signup IPs which only roughly map to locations AND people use VPNs but this just gives a general sense of things!)

Pretty fantastic! I like that one dot in the middle of Brazil. Who are you, oh satellite in the middle of Brazil? (I know it's not a pinpoint accurate map, but  there are no other dots around....it's a lone satellite.....supporting Fanyu-ism....)

11 hours ago, Henni147 said:

It would be so poetic, if Yuzu started his "figure skating career reset" at Sectionals. From absolute zero back to the top.

You know, I know it sounds poetic but gosh, how many years has his family been separated because of his career, and how many more years are they going to continue to be separated? Now he wants to do quad+everything, and, as it’s been said before, how long is his mom going to be ok with being away from her family? He’s got his goals, but they seem to be partly contingent on her being around to take care of him. I know it’s her choice, but on the other hand, if she decided to leave Canada and then Yuzu decided to quit, I’m sure there would be many conflicting feelings.  So maybe she feels she doesn’t really have a choice.

 All assumptions and conjecture to be sure, guess I had too much coffee late in the day. But it’s hard to be away from family, especially as your parents get older.

@Henni147Just to clarify, this is not a criticism of your thought.  It just made me think of all the years his family has supported him since he started, etc. 

Well, a person must have priorities...... LOL

28 minutes ago, faeline said:

Well there is this average asian aging process... given that he doesn't have to go through menopause and stuff, he might end up looking like this beyond 50 years old... certified alien?

People, this speaks truth.

(Now excuse me, i have to go wash my velvet tracksuit and make an appointment for my next perm.)

1 hour ago, micaelis said:

He has to recapture that special fire that led him upwards to victory at Sochi (and also GPF 1 and WC 1). 

LOL I remember after PC,  I was all fired up about how Yuzu made me want to do things better, be less lazy, stop procrastinating,  try new things, etc.

Well,  all that went away around February. 

So Yuzu isn't the only person who needs to relight a fire to lead onwards and upwards!  

Useless speculation but I’m going to do it anyway: I wonder if he misses having an official team senpai like reliable Mr Mura around. Kind of how Shoma misses Yuzu. I know Shoma likes the reduced attention he gets when Yuzu is around, but there’s a comfort when someone higher ranked than you is around because you think, “oh they will handle it/ are better prepared to deal with it.” 

i still think of Javi as a peer to Yuzu, 

@micaelisHappy belated birthday! I'm not so terribly far behind you in age, and yes: the physical things that didn't bother you not 5 years ago can lay you out flat today.

In thinking about Yuzu and his skating, I found a Japanese saying:  "Mono no aware" which means " the awareness of impermanence  or transience of things, and both a transient gentle sadness (or wistfulness) at their passing as well as a longer, deeper gentle sadness about this state being the reality of life."

So the theme of sakura --deeply cherished for its short but beautiful time -- is very appropriate here. 

That being said, we are still all here, from all corners of this earth, and so let's enjoy this springtime. Ours, Yuzu's, everyone.

(Yeah, feeling contemplative today. Need more coffee.)

Edit: Not saying Yuzu is past his prime, giving up, incapable of improvement, etc.  He just has to adjust as things change. I hate change but he's made of stronger stuff than I am!)