Ah, the perennial topic of "why can't KSU get their (bleep) together and see how stupid the process is"... All I can do is sigh, KSU is the epitome of corruption and stupidity and worst of all, it's not going to change. (tries to cry, tears of frustration have dried out already)
Burnout is always an issue, but I'm especially worried for Young. She has done five events across three continents, quite often back-to-back, within about two months (Lombardia, US Classic, Youth Olympics qualifiers, SC, CoC), and she's facing rankings, Nats, 4CCs, and Worlds (since she's probably going) within a short time frame. So much moving about on top of all the competing (plus the pressure is even heavier now since after landing her 3A at SC the media has started the "second Yuna" shenanigans again ), all that physical and mental fatigue on a 15-year-old. I remember my darling squirtle's tears after last Nats as she talked about the pressure of being the No. 1 senior lady, and Young's more of a girl than squirtle is (as in, she acts and speaks more like her age, not trying to be a wise and mature adult). Lord my heart has suffered enough this season already, please let Young not shed the same tears please oh please
And goodness gracious the media has already started on our little phoenix, she has had three interviews calling her, guess what, the second Queen already and they will soon start pressuring her to medal at JGPF. And there's rankings and Nats literally right after that, I should be glad at this rate that since she's a junior she can't do 4CCs. The media 99% putting Haein and Young against each other around Nats is the cherry on top, I can see the headlines already "You Young versus Lee Haein, who will be the heir to Kim Yuna's throne" or some s(bleep)
This season's Nats will be terrifying, so much pressure on the ladies. Young and Haein I have mentioned already, Yelim needs that 4CC spot for her to not get robbed of a second GP again, Dabin is showcasing her comeback on the biggest stage yet, Haneul has to show that she's not out of the game, Jihun's gearing up for moving up to seniors, Seoyoung and Yeonjeong has JGP medals to live up to, Seoyeon has to prove how she is not falling behind among the 05 trio, and my darling squirtle... She has to prove to herself as well as others that her career is not ruined, that she is indeed one of the very best of our ladies, and that she can deliver scores and results. Last Nats I fell down and almost dislocated my shoulder while trying to throw a plushie, this Nats I just might throw up on my seat :dance2:
Burnout is always an issue, but I'm especially worried for Young. She has done five events across three continents, quite often back-to-back, within about two months (Lombardia, US Classic, Youth Olympics qualifiers, SC, CoC), and she's facing rankings, Nats, 4CCs, and Worlds (since she's probably going) within a short time frame. So much moving about on top of all the competing (plus the pressure is even heavier now since after landing her 3A at SC the media has started the "second Yuna" shenanigans again ), all that physical and mental fatigue on a 15-year-old. I remember my darling squirtle's tears after last Nats as she talked about the pressure of being the No. 1 senior lady, and Young's more of a girl than squirtle is (as in, she acts and speaks more like her age, not trying to be a wise and mature adult). Lord my heart has suffered enough this season already, please let Young not shed the same tears please oh please
And goodness gracious the media has already started on our little phoenix, she has had three interviews calling her, guess what, the second Queen already and they will soon start pressuring her to medal at JGPF. And there's rankings and Nats literally right after that, I should be glad at this rate that since she's a junior she can't do 4CCs. The media 99% putting Haein and Young against each other around Nats is the cherry on top, I can see the headlines already "You Young versus Lee Haein, who will be the heir to Kim Yuna's throne" or some s(bleep)
This season's Nats will be terrifying, so much pressure on the ladies. Young and Haein I have mentioned already, Yelim needs that 4CC spot for her to not get robbed of a second GP again, Dabin is showcasing her comeback on the biggest stage yet, Haneul has to show that she's not out of the game, Jihun's gearing up for moving up to seniors, Seoyoung and Yeonjeong has JGP medals to live up to, Seoyeon has to prove how she is not falling behind among the 05 trio, and my darling squirtle... She has to prove to herself as well as others that her career is not ruined, that she is indeed one of the very best of our ladies, and that she can deliver scores and results. Last Nats I fell down and almost dislocated my shoulder while trying to throw a plushie, this Nats I just might throw up on my seat :dance2: