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- Jul 31, 2014
It does sometimes annoy me when failing to put the performance together on the big occasion or having a nightmare skate on the big stage or being a bit of a headcase is treated like some moral failing to be condemned and the perpetrator to be shunned as having let the public down. Sometimes the comments do get a bit like that.
I realise people are disappointed when someone they had big hopes of cannot get it together at Worlds or the Olympics, but they aren't the lowest of the low.I am truly sad when skaters I like cannot manage it. However, I am just amazed and admiring of those who can and sad for those who cannot, realising that temperaments vary and talent does not always equal the right temperament and often the right luck. Just thank the universe if you have the privilege to have talent, luck and temperament.
I very much agree with this. Some people battle their own head more than others. There is nothing wrong with that, it is normal. So for me, I also with Jeremy would be less defensive about it, because as you say, it is not a moral failing.
In some ways I wish Jeremy would embrace it a bit more and just admit it. He could actually come across as very endearing if he did. Everyone has to battle their own head, some people heads are just bigger pains in the engine. So the mental aspect is something Jeremy may need to work on more than others, while others have to work on their artistry more than Jeremy. To me it is all part of the training process, learning what you need to work on. Josh Farris the mental aspect is something that is hard for him and that he is working on and has even mentioned being happy with what he sees as improvements. Jeremy could do much the same.
And I know this sounds negative or pessimistic but there are only so many medals and placements on teams etc. I read all these stories so and so ready to move up, so and so adding technical difficulty or working on artistry - and that is awesome. However there are only so many prizers or awards sadly and not everyone can move up - because that means someone has to move down. Like the law of gravity lol. I find it a bit sad that in order to be competitive you need a certain trick or some think a certain type of artistry. I think it is great we all have our favourites but, and I am guilty too, we need to see past that. I am sure Jeremy and like other skaters wished they could control their nerves or land that jump or whatever. They do not sabotage themselves on purpose. I just think so many can see talent and they like to see it fully conveyed. I know he isn't as well known or liked but Emanuel Sandhu kind of reminds me a bit of Jeremy - not so much style but pure talent - that never got fulfilled at the medal moments. Maybe Jeremy's story might be happier? I know some long time fans are losing the faith but regardless I hope Jeremy can at the end of the day when it is time to "LET IT GO!" I hope he finds satisfaction medal or no medal. And applause to him for being truthful about the state of skating in respect to pro shows and competitions and why skaters still compete often.
Goo Plushy!! 
