Blog > June 1, 2006

Yes! I was glued to the TV tonight as ABC televised the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. While I was close on many words (missing only one letter), I still have a LOT of work to do. YIKES! I had my trusted notebook with me where I keep track of words from previous years. It's a hobby, okay? Like some guys play video games?

My choreographer, Svetlana Kulikova, came to St. Paul to work with me and other St. Paul FSC students over Memorial Day weekend. Yeah...about taking summer vacations...NOT!

Svetlana, a former ice dancer, is amazing. When I describe what vision I hold for my programs-she is right there with me. It is not often that a choreographer allows a lot of skater input. I truly appreciate how she listens and respects my opinion and encourages me to take it from there!

I am so excited to get my programs out in competition! I'm not expecting any other junior men entrants at Skate St. Paul, so most likely I will be skating an exhibition, but it will be great, anyway, to get technical and judges opinions.

June is filled with lots of friends graduation parties, practice driving (yeah, I got my permit, finally), a second visit from Professor Alexei Mishin for another workshop, finishing up loose ends with school, starting up teaching skating lessons for a new Basic Skills group of kids and taking a couple long restful weekends before gearing up for July. My boots are breaking in well- that's what I love about Riedell Skates- they feel great right away.

Please drop me an e-mail, or snail mail to say, "Hello". I am looking forward to this new adventure.

~Eliot