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- Feb 18, 2019
We're clearly in desperate need of some program announcements
Seriously! That and practice videos. Updates have been oddly lacking lately.
We're clearly in desperate need of some program announcements
I have a feeling that in Russia, Eastern Europe people grow up and become adults faster than in Western Europe. It’s just my personal observation, no scientific evidence
Someone at the age of 25 in Russia and say Austria would be at completely different stages of their lives. 25 in Austria - probably still a young boy and a student, who’s taking his time to figure out what he wants to do next in life.
25 in Russia - an full grown adult, who’s ready to put a down payment for an apartment, buy a car, already considering a family and ready to provide. Being a student until you’re 30 and depending on your parents would look hella weird in Russia, but in Germany it wouldn’t be that socially unacceptable, because a lot of people like to travel and explore their opportunities in their 20s.
Hence, probably, that’s why they marry earlier as well.
Not written to offend anyone in Europe or with any ill will I think it’s good to take your time, if you have an opportunity for that.
I also feel like Americans generally tend to grow up faster as well, they start taking responsibility for themselves really early.
Seriously! That and practice videos. Updates have been oddly lacking lately.
I wonder if these young athletes get married (and have kids) younger than most because they already have jobs and careers so don't have to wait to "settle down" or anything. Just my thoughts.I have a feeling that in Russia, Eastern Europe people grow up and become adults faster than in Western Europe. It’s just my personal observation, no scientific evidence
Someone at the age of 25 in Russia and say Austria would be at completely different stages of their lives. 25 in Austria - probably still a young boy and a student, who’s taking his time to figure out what he wants to do next in life.
25 in Russia - an full grown adult, who’s ready to put a down payment for an apartment, buy a car, already considering a family and ready to provide. Being a student until you’re 30 and depending on your parents would look hella weird in Russia, but in Germany it wouldn’t be that socially unacceptable, because a lot of people like to travel and explore their opportunities in their 20s.
Hence, probably, that’s why they marry earlier as well.
Not written to offend anyone in Europe or with any ill will I think it’s good to take your time, if you have an opportunity for that.
I also feel like Americans generally tend to grow up faster as well, they start taking responsibility for themselves really early.
This. Physical beauty is something highly admired by society, but it has nothing to do with someone's athletic performance. There is a huge double standard seen between the discussion of female and male athletes, and also between sports that are more performative in nature vs. those that are dependent only on time, height, goals scored etc...
The physical beauty or lack of it that any figure skater has nothing to do with their athletic or artistic skills. These young ladies are serious hardworking athletes and should be admired for that, not for the shape of their noses.
I don't really understand why this topic is being brought up here.
Did I miss a post where someone said that this or that skater is only worth admiring because they're pretty?
I don't understand it either, but I'm deleting all my posts related to the subject. I've also asked Mathman twice now to delete the sentence he quoted out of context in his post (#1805) taken from one of my deleted posts. It no longer makes any sense. Whether he ever deletes it or not, hopefully everyone will just disregard it.
When someone asks the question: "is Usain Bolt famous for his speed or face?" I can't tell whether that person is joking or being so incredibly condescending it doesn't deserve a response. Either way that's it for me.
That video reminded me how much I miss watching competitions
And how adorable Anya is. One of my favorite moments was when she was trying to hold her giant bears' head up, while answering questions in English
Don't even start... I especially miss local Russian competitions... the season when Anna returned from her injury is probably my favourite ever, it's been incredibly emotional.. and yes, she's one one of the most adorable persons I've ever met... :luv17:
We're clearly in desperate need of some program announcements
No international sport events in China this year except for Beijing 2022 trials
So the Cup of China GP, the Asian Open Challenger and the GPF are cancelled.
Isn't the GPF considered a Beijing test event? I'd expect that to be the one they hold out on.
I wonder if these young athletes get married (and have kids) younger than most because they already have jobs and careers so don't have to wait to "settle down" or anything. Just my thoughts.
I'm happy for Maria and her post was beautiful.
Could Finland take it over instead of China like two years ago? Situation there is good.
(Just don't wanna give up so soon )
We're clearly in desperate need of some program announcements