I rather loved skateluvr's post. The lack of punctuation actually made it better! An honest stream of thought.
And I hope she wears a Vera Wang wedding dress.
Some people would know each other right away while others would take years and years. Even years together might not be enough to make them understand each other completely.
Right off the bat, I can think of examples of both kinds of unions.
Michelle always struck me as an intensely private person .... she probably wouldn't reveal a lot of her emotions. Here, however, she does refer to "love at first sight" and the "connection" between her and Clay:
http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.c...michelle-kwan-wants-a-vera-wang-wedding-gown/
"I never was one who believed in love at first sight, but I have to admit it happened for us. I felt there was a magnetic connection between us. I thought he was the one from the beginning."
Here is a transcript of Jim McKay's beautiful tribute to Michelle:
She has been a constant
In a constellation of circling stars
Nearly giddy with light in the beginning
Now still radiant
But more reserved
At all times elegant
With a fire that ignited passions
Warmed hearts, burned images into our memories
The smile, the glow
The flair for the dramatic and the gentle
The flamboyant and the subtle
The spectacular and the soft
And always competing, for prominence in skating's crowded sky
Fourteen turns around the surface of the U.S. Nationals
Nine times the champion
In a galaxy filled with phenoms
With comets, shooting stars
The dominant fixture by which all others are measured
Can sometimes be passed by
But for so long, she's been there
The star for young skaters to wish upon
The brilliant point of reference for her peers to follow
Michelle Kwan
The approachable distant star
The supernova down to earth
And the ice skating world has been a brighter place
With her shining above it
And her is a quote from Michelle:
"It's always been a dream to win the Olympics, and it's always an honor to represent your country...I've learned that it's not about the gold. It's about the spirit of it. It's about the sport itself. I have no regrets. I tried my hardest, and if I don't win the gold, it's ok. I've had a great career, I've been very lucky.
This is a sport, and it's beautiful." --- Michelle Kwan
attyfan, thanks for that additional link. What a nice companion piece to the engagement announcement.
As usual, Michelle trusts her own heart and mind, and, as always, I trust in her decisions for herself.
Congratulations to Michelle and Clay. I wish them a long and happy life together, filled with family, friends and work that they love.
janetfan, thanks for the link to the Jim McKay tribute. That's a favorite of mine.
Here is a transcript of Jim McKay's beautiful tribute to Michelle:
She has been a constant
In a constellation of circling stars
Nearly giddy with light in the beginning
Now still radiant
But more reserved
At all times elegant
With a fire that ignited passions
Warmed hearts, burned images into our memories
The smile, the glow
The flair for the dramatic and the gentle
The flamboyant and the subtle
The spectacular and the soft
And always competing, for prominence in skating's crowded sky
Fourteen turns around the surface of the U.S. Nationals
Nine times the champion
In a galaxy filled with phenoms
With comets, shooting stars
The dominant fixture by which all others are measured
Can sometimes be passed by
But for so long, she's been there
The star for young skaters to wish upon
The brilliant point of reference for her peers to follow
Michelle Kwan
The approachable distant star
The supernova down to earth
And the ice skating world has been a brighter place
With her shining above it
And her is a quote from Michelle:
Well that is very different sentiment, is it not? Still, though I love the skater and she's been a cool kid to watch, I agree with the poster her passion comes out over skating. I expect her to be nuts over her kids should they be so blessed.
Thanks Blades, I read your posts for the same reason. You know your stuff, skating and you are very honest. Don't we have more than enough vapid treacle? MK could have fallen in love with many an LA hunk, surfer, athlete. She is clearly choosing a white house guy, a DC guy with I'll bet big political aspirations. The elders here are quite silent, as they surely see what I am saying. MK is not a saint, people, she is a champion figure skater, and she is an underdog after Nagano. I bet half this forum feels she was robbed in Nagano...hence came her popularity for being gracious with silver. (and how hard is that, really). Look at her for the complex person she likely is. Thank you Blades, and the people who raised a surprised honest an eye at her first statements. I have started several Kwan threads, as that is why we like her. If she fell all the time, we would not care. Honest appraisal is a good thing. This is not a fan fest thread where people are prohibited. As Mathman said a while back about her political aspirations, she will lose half her fan base lol. Does anyone know, are they Democrat, Republican? Independent would be safe.
As far as the dress, we should have a dress thread where we pick the dress. Look at different designers. But I think I know exactly the dress-very simple and like every bride is wearing. I'd like to see her go with Carolina Hererra or Monique Llulier (sp). Just for a surprise dress- something different. Wang's brides all look the same.
Now, it was love at sight, and he's the one. Very different. Now, is anyone expecting an invite for all our posts and threads for her? Including me? I hope whoever runs MK forum gets an invite. She should.
Here is a transcript of Jim McKay's beautiful tribute to Michelle:
And the ice skating world has been a brighter place
With her shining above it
Janetfan, I listened again and the last line is: "And the skating world will be a darker place without her shining above it." And he has certainly been proven right!
Well I find much of what you say Hogwash, Janetfan. At least I don't attack posters. I said nothing bad about Michelle. Look up who started the threads about her skating upon her induction. I just wish the ubers would stop acting like you know her and she has been canonized. In effect, all I said was this LOOKS to be a stepping stone to the political career she wants. One of my proposals in life was about how I'd be an asset to his political (fledgling) career. He was 30, he said it was time. I was not looking to settle down. People marry for many reasons. Clay looks like a very good marriage material. Someone said Mk could do better, but only young women go for looks. She chose substance.
Her statements were clarified and she said she loved him. Which is the best reason to marry, after all. So drop it already, ok? If my opinion is deeper than yours, it doesn't make me wrong. Or does it?
And Bluebonnet, please look up the meaning of slander.
I bought the issue of People Magazine. It goes into more detail about the proposal (he apparently got down on both knees)
damn it, you made me cry.
i was too lazy to click on the YT vid though i know of it, but black and white text affects me profoundly. maybe because i can hear jim mckay's voice reading it... thanks for that.
yes, i do think michelle is a practical, un-flighty woman. that doesn't mean there can't be love.
yes, i dread that political career she's about to embark on. but it appears my love for her skating might survive her politics, if i'm still this easily wrung when i reflect upon her years on our TV screen...