Blog > December 27, 2006

After a busy December, I have finally resurfaced to write a new entry!  This holiday season is quickly passing, sadly without a Minnesota snowstorm.  This Christmas was classified by the weatherman as a "brown Christmas" and I am so disappointed.  Personally, I love the winter months with grand snowfalls and chilly temperatures.  Cuddling up with a cozy blanket, a steaming cup of cocoa, and a good book (Harry Potter of course) is one of my favorite winter pastimes.

In the past couple of months I have had some ups and downs.  In early November, my 8 year old Golden Retriever, Capri, tragically died.  She was my best friend since she was a puppy, and I miss her very much.  Putting her down was certainly the saddest thing I've ever had to do.  Four days later I celebrated my 16th birthday.  I had so much fun with my friends and family!  Although I don't feel much older, I hope in the year to come I grow a couple of inches!

Skating has been going extremely well, and I am getting SO excited for the U.S. Championships in Spokane.  Nationals has always been my favorite of the year because I get to meet up with the most talented skaters in the country and share what I've been working on all year.  I hope to qualify for Junior Worlds in February, which would be an exciting way to end my eventful year.

Thank you everyone for checking up on me and for continually supporting my skating.  It means so much to me to know I have such loyal followers!  I'll be writing soon!

~Eliot