Japanese Nationals 2013

I was frightened to see the url of the forum changed   What would I do if this forum is put down ?  
BTw, Ilovethai, is Mao's Rach music played by Yuja Wang?

Iceriver wrote:

ilovethai wrote:

This is just a side note.. but I noticed the URL of the forum changed. I had the old URL automatically entered on the address bar, so when it redirected me to ask.com.. I was confused haha   

The same happened to me. I think my heart stopped beating for a second  

Same thing with me. I was like WTF!!   

ElleluvsL wrote:

I got confused and a little worried and panicked for a moment myself   
What would I do if I wasn't able to come here and fangirl over Mao?   

Hahaha.. same here hon   You guys on this forum are like my pals.. and I've enjoyed every second of being on this forum. It's sad because when Mao retires, it's likely that I'll visit this forum less     

pearlyriver wrote:

I was frightened to see the url of the forum changed   What would I do if this forum is put down ?  
BTw, Ilovethai, is Mao's Rach music played by Yuja Wang?

It's quite possible that Yuja Wang may have played Mao's Rach music. However, I don't think so. Yuja Wang's interpretation is slightly different from Mao's Rach version. Still though, if you listen to the track in my Signature, you'll still see that it sounds very similar to Mao's music version doesn't it?   
That's why I put it on my Signature, as a tribute to Mao.

ilovethai wrote:

Iceriver wrote:

ilovethai wrote:

This is just a side note.. but I noticed the URL of the forum changed. I had the old URL automatically entered on the address bar, so when it redirected me to ask.com.. I was confused haha   

The same happened to me. I think my heart stopped beating for a second  

Bahahah..   oh Iceriver. You're such a drama queen   

Oh I was joking a little bit (not completely, though   ) but it seems that I'm not the only one who panicked  

Iceriver wrote:

ilovethai wrote:

Iceriver wrote:

ilovethai wrote:

This is just a side note.. but I noticed the URL of the forum changed. I had the old URL automatically entered on the address bar, so when it redirected me to ask.com.. I was confused haha   

The same happened to me. I think my heart stopped beating for a second  

Bahahah..   oh Iceriver. You're such a drama queen   

Oh I was joking a little bit (not completely, though   ) but it seems that I'm not the only one who panicked  

Hahah.. guilty    btw the URL of the forum changed back to the old one again. Yayyyy   

I apologize, it's my fault the address changed temporarily as I forgot to renew the domain subscription!    Fortunately it's been renewed very quickly once I submitted the request.
http://www.maoasadaforum.com should work fine now.   I'll try not to forget about renewing the domain in the future.  

inskate wrote:

I apologize, it's my fault the address changed temporarily as I forgot to renew the domain subscription!    Fortunately it's been renewed very quickly once I submitted the request.
http://www.maoasadaforum.com should work fine now.   I'll try not to forget about renewing the domain in the future.  

It is all right. No harm done. Thanks so much for keeping the forum alive!     

AmazingGraceMao wrote:

inskate wrote:

I apologize, it's my fault the address changed temporarily as I forgot to renew the domain subscription!    Fortunately it's been renewed very quickly once I submitted the request.
http://www.maoasadaforum.com should work fine now.   I'll try not to forget about renewing the domain in the future.  

It is all right. No harm done. Thanks so much for keeping the forum alive!     

Don't worry instate, it wasn't a big problem   

Sorry if it's a bit late, but it want to share my thoughts with all of you, Japanese Nationals was a really great event, I’m so grateful that I was there. BTW, Pochi, thank you so much for all your help, It couldn’t be possible without You!

I saw Mao live at Japanese Nationals FS, first time! When I was waiting for her performance I was hoping for a perfect performance, I went to Japan from so far... But then I realized that a perfect performance at Nationals wasn't the best for her, She needs to pick up at Sochi! So, when She finish her performance I was a bit sad, because I would loved to see her perfect, but I was relief at the same time, because the last two season She picked up at 4CC and then you know what happened at Worlds!

Even with the mistakes She was so different from the other girls, She looks so natural and everything She does on the ice is more beautiful and elegant, It’s a pleasure to see! Don't get me wrong, Akiko was perfect and beautiful, She got a really big standing ovation for her performance and deserves to win, off course! Kanako was perfect too and so fast! I was so happy for both of her, and I even cry after Akiko's performance, it was so emotional because this is her last season and her mother was watching her! Mao wasn't sad at all, She was so happy, I think because She was happy for Akiko having this great moment before She will get retire, and off Corse for Kanako going to Sochi with her, She is like her little sister.

I think Mao is OK and She will be ready for Sochi! Mao is just tired because she attends all the GP events, as the great athlete She is! And I agree with Kayo, It's good this happened to her at Nationals, We know that Mao would made the team even if She were out of the podium, it was just a warm up for her and now She Knows that all She needs to win at Sochi is to be clean! A second 3A is not necessary and It will take to much of her stamina, She got it!

There were a time when I had my doubts about Sato sensei (I preferred Nagakubo as her coach), but now I believe in him, he will not let Mao go for two 3A if She is not ready! But the most important, I believe in Mao and I know She will be ready for Sochi and She will skate the best layout for her, It will be decide for Sato and her, later!

BTW, There was a lot of highlights that day, Reed’s performance; Haruka, Kanako and AKIKO performance’s; Mao performance, even if She made mistakes, all people loved and supported her! But the best moment was when the man from Japanese Federation said Dai's name for the Olympic team! Everyone was so happy and relief, believe me, everyone was crying of happiness for Dai!

I really enjoyed the event, It will be in my memory for ever!!!!

I hope all of you had a Merry Christmas and I wish you the best of the best for the 2014!!!!         

Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts! It must have been amazing, I mean, attending a figure skating event live in Japan and being able to see Mao compete there   . And also seeing Suzuki skate that wonderful LP. I was moved while watching her skate on my computer screen, so I imagine that being in the arena must have been awesome!

Ken,did you go to Japan to watch to Mao in live        ?, it is great. She had not her best performance this nationals but her sp was good and to see her live is incomparable,  I did it twice and it was wonderful, she is so beautiful. And you saw Akiko too      . I agree with you, I enjoyed seeing to Mao so happy for Akiko and Kanako regardless her 3rd place, this is from Akiko twitter   https://twitter.com/Mariakko2010/status/417156555046273024/photo/1

inskate wrote:

I apologize, it's my fault the address changed temporarily as I forgot to renew the domain subscription!    Fortunately it's been renewed very quickly once I submitted the request.
http://www.maoasadaforum.com should work fine now.   I'll try not to forget about renewing the domain in the future.  

No worries inskate. It wasn't a big problem    

chapis wrote:

this is from Akiko twitter   
https://twitter.com/Mariakko2010/status/417156555046273024/photo/1

Awwwwww....     that's so sweet. I knew the three of them were close but I didn't know they were that close. I think even though Mao was disappointed in not winning Nationals, she was glad for Akiko. If she was gonna lose a title, then a close friend would be the best competitor to lose it to.

ilovethai wrote:

chapis wrote:

this is from Akiko twitter   
https://twitter.com/Mariakko2010/status/417156555046273024/photo/1

Awwwwww....     that's so sweet. I knew the three of them were close but I didn't know they were that close. I think even though Mao was disappointed in not winning Nationals, she was glad for Akiko. If she was gonna lose a title, then a close friend would be the best competitor to lose it to.

I always have a soft spot for Akiko. She's not a raw talent and doesn't have the necessary physical attributes of a skater. She's like a supporting actress in an era of too many talented lead actresses. She belongs to the group of bridesmaid skaters who are often overlooked and underrated like Kanako, Yukari and Christina Gao. She rose back when most people have forgotten about her. I'm a cynic and I don't usually buy the persona which public figures present, but I believe that she has a beautiful heart in addition to being an amazing skater. I'm so happy that finally the bridesmaid becomes the bride   

linglang wrote:

I hope she will skip Nagoya figure skating festival if her back pain didn't improve.  

answer given here:
pic.twitter.com/2EyT67LQ86

The Nagoya figure skating festival will move to Apr 3rd, after the WC.

BTW, Happy New Year to everyone!!