journal

Friday, May 26, 2000
Hi Everyone!

It's already been a very hectic spring. I'm working hard on getting my new programs, new jumps and being ready for my senior freeskating test. I recently passed my senior moves in the field. I passed over and am very excited about that. Now all I have to do is take my senior freeskate and I'll be done with testing forever! Yeah!

I also recently participated in a show in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. It was called "The Edge Against Cancer." It was a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. I had a great time. It was on May 5th and 6th. On Friday the 5th, I skated very well. I was somewhat nervous since it was the opening night of the show, but I skated well. I landed a triple lutz, two triple toes, and a triple salchow. My music was, "She's All I Ever Had," by Ricky Martin. My favorite! The next night I was much more relaxed, and therefore I skated better and more freely. I once again hit all of my triples and I even smiled. I never smile! I also got to do my Lucinda (Pancake) spin which the crowd really liked. The show was fun because I skated well, but also because I got to meet a lot of new people and see some old friends. My friends Sara Wheat, Sasha Cohen and Dirke Baker skated very well. And I got to meet one of my idols, Lucinda Ruh. She is the most amazing skater I've ever watched. She looks like a blur when she spins. I can't wait to see her skate again. The show was a great success in many aspects.

As for now, I'm finishing school, and getting prepared for an upcoming season. Another big thing coming up, is Team USA Camp 2000, I can't wait for that. It's going to be so much fun seeing all of my friends from around the country. I can't wait. I'll be sure to post everything about camp!

Until then,

-Johnny :-)(-: