rockstaryuzu Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 This is very belated, since a ton of you have met me already and stuff, but I might as well: I'm a longtime figure skating fan and have been following Brian Orser since the 1984 Olympics, but even before that I used to watch Toller Cranston on Canadian TV because he made lots of specials and shows and kind of made the art side of figure skating a thing in Canada. I've also been a casual skater since I was old enough to stand up on figure skates (like every little girl growing up in Canada at that time, really) and have taken some lessons but never got to any kind of competitive level. Yuzu first grabbed my attention with Parisienne Walkways at Sochi, and then again two years later when he debuted LGC at Skate Canada 2016. Which, incidentally, was held at an arena a ten-minute drive from my house. I remember driving by the place while the competition was on and idly toying with, then dismissing, the idea of trying to get a ticket, then going home to watch on TV what a fool I was. I was blown away by how well Yuzu basically channeled the soul of Prince on the ice, it was amazing, and I watched him the rest of the season. But it wasn't until I saw the video of Yuzu's fall at NHK and was struck by an overwhelming sense of how much of a tragedy the injury was, and an even more overwhelming compulsion to pray for his recovery, that I started following Yuzu intensely. That lead to me joining the Planet in April 2018, right around the time of CWW. And since then, I've just been enjoying the company of satellites and trying to be a good neighbor and a good fan, attending competitions live whenever I can, and, well, adoring our boy. Who, really, is now no longer a boy. Does it sound weird to say 'adoring our man' ? Anyway, I'm having a lot of fun and hope to continue. Yuzu's a great man and time spent watching him is time well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Well, I am afraid he’ll forever be a boy for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstaryuzu Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 5 hours ago, Fay said: Well, I am afraid he’ll forever be a boy for me... I love the mix he shows of both and the man I see emerging - will always celebrate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blownrose Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Well, hi! I've been a fanyu since last august after watching PyeongChang's seimei and falling it love with his performance. I discovered this forum a few months ago and a few days ago i thought about joining here and give it a chance, so here i am. Sorry if my grammar it's not perfect, english is my second language. Lots of love and i hope y'all are staying safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 59 minutes ago, blownrose said: Well, hi! I've been a fanyu since last august after watching PyeongChang's seimei and falling it love with his performance. I discovered this forum a few months ago and a few days ago i thought about joining here and give it a chance, so here i am. Sorry if my grammar it's not perfect, english is my second language. Lots of love and i hope y'all are staying safe! Your English is perfect, thank you for joining us, the more the merrier! Write much and often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pika Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Welcome blownrose! Don't worry, english is only second language for many of us ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-E Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Hello, I'm from Belgium, I'm in the 20s. My mother language is French. Since I was young, I love watching figure skating. Almost 2 years ago, I finally decided to practice this sport : I love it ! Among my favorite skaters are Japanese skaters, and of course Yuzuru ! He has so much talent and is so kind :-) I'm happy to be able to discuss with Yuzuru's supporters from all over the world ! And if there are some Belgians in the room, don't hesitate to show up ;-) See you soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SitTwizzle Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Welcome @ Marie-E! The Planet has a French thread but not very active at present, though we are a number of francophone here, some Belgian (I am French). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-E Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Hello Thank you for your message (et contente de rencontrer un premier membre qui parle français ;-) ). I'm going to take a look at this French thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingCamel Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 17 hours ago, Marie-E said: Hello, I'm from Belgium, I'm in the 20s. My mother language is French. Since I was young, I love watching figure skating. Almost 2 years ago, I finally decided to practice this sport : I love it ! Among my favorite skaters are Japanese skaters, and of course Yuzuru ! He has so much talent and is so kind :-) I'm happy to be able to discuss with Yuzuru's supporters from all over the world ! And if there are some Belgians in the room, don't hesitate to show up ;-) See you soon Welcome!! Hope you like it here There's also a thread for skating on the planet in the general skating chat section! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veveco Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 17 hours ago, Marie-E said: Hello, I'm from Belgium, I'm in the 20s. My mother language is French. Since I was young, I love watching figure skating. Almost 2 years ago, I finally decided to practice this sport : I love it ! Among my favorite skaters are Japanese skaters, and of course Yuzuru ! He has so much talent and is so kind :-) I'm happy to be able to discuss with Yuzuru's supporters from all over the world ! And if there are some Belgians in the room, don't hesitate to show up ;-) See you soon Hey! Fellow Belgian, here Le forum francophone est à peu près mort () mais n'hésite pas à participer à toutes les sections en anglais. Most of us are not native English speakers so don't be afraid to join the fun There's also a section for the Japanese team in the "Igloo World" section if you're interested in them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-E Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Thanks Veveco (yeah Belgian !), Flying Camel and SitTwizzle for your welcome messages! You are adorable. I'm glad I joined this forum. All these sections of the forum to discover... I feel I'm going to love them :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritardando Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Hey everyone! My name's Christine, 21, and currently live in the US. I got into figure skating back in ....2016?? I think?? because Yuzuru's Sochi SP got recommended to me on youtube and I immediately spiraled down a rabbit hole haha. I don't skate myself although I have been meaning to for years now... never found the time though I've been in and out of the figure skating fandom ever since (with a lot of unfortunate life stuff getting in the way), but I've always kept up with Yuzuru's skates at least. My biggest wish is to see him live in competition at least once... with the season going on during the school year plus $$ reasons, this has yet to happen rip Anyway, I thought I'd join this forum because I talk my roommate's ear off about Yuzuru and I'm pretty sure she's sick and tired of it LOL Excited to talk to so many other Yuzuru fans! PS, I made a fanvideo back in 2017 that I still think holds up pretty well if you guys care to check it out haha (sorry if I'm being obnoxious by promoting myself lmao): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SitTwizzle Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Welcome @ritardando, this is indeed the right place to tell all the good you think of Yuzuru Hanyu (skating and all). I hope you are doing well. Pure curiosity (because of your pseudo) : are you a musician? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritardando Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Hi @SitTwizzle! I don't consider myself a musician, but I did play piano for around 12 years or so (basically up until high school). I was never very dedicated, but it was pretty fun and I still practice from time to time when I have the chance. How about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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