End of year update....
My goals for 2018...
General:
1) Posture Massive work in progress
2) Keep my head up and aligned Work in progress
3) Get aligned over my skating side with hip in correct position Work in progress
4) Power, flow, etc.... the usual Work in progress
Footwork:
1) Back 8s Learned, mastered, passed!
2) Figure loops Messed around with them, but no serious work
3) Turns: choctaw, counter, rocker Learned. Rockers are the easiest of the bunch for me. All of them needs tons of improvement
Jumps:
1) Correct my bad habits Work in progress. I think I developed new ones correcting the old ones.
2) Keep working on the axel Landed three in harness. Inching closer off-harness, but still a ways to go
Spins:
1) Centering.... Work in progress. I know what needs to be fixed.
2) Get a consistent 4+ revolution back camel Nope, except from a flying entrance. Which is weird.
3) Consistent combinations spins, particularly forward to back camel which I currently can't do at all Yes to the combinations, no at all to the camel
4) Consistent 3+ revolution catch-foot (any variety, I'm not picky on this one) Yup!
Other:
1) Consistent off-ice workouts (yoga, the gym, etc.) Nope
2) Consistent stretching routine Yes, actually, though I slacked off in the last three months
3) Strengthen my core Work in progress
Things that weren't in my goals but want to mention:
1) Passed Silver Free Skate and Gold Moves
2) I felt stagnant in my freestyle, then had a brainwave the other day. Not only did I drop LTS, but a good third to half of my skating time this year has been devoted to learning a new discipline: pairs. So yeah, I learned a new discipline this year and I'm really happy about it.
3) Started coaching Snowplow Sam again
I would say 2018 was a good year, even if I didn't reach all the goals I'd laid out for myself. On to 2019!