Thanks, janetfan, I hadn't read anything about that! In fact, lol, I'm already planning on going to Sochi, Russia, even though it's 4 yrs. away. Seriously, I have 4 yrs. to prepare, to see this beautiful magestic country that I've only read about in stories, fables, Disney movies, et al, but to actually see it for the first time in my life will be like something out of a dream!
Like I've said numerous times before, I don't post at any other boards except GS, and haven't since Adrian Chew's board disappeared back in 1998/99. Also, I never hang around when the competitions/season is through, I'm atta here. And sometimes I don't even come back for a year or two until a favorite does (e.g. Plushenko). Thus, this mention of his being an Ambassador I obviously missed, as I don't follow any of his fan sites dedicated to him nor every post or thread on GS.
Now I await to hear official word about his participation in 2010 Worlds. And of course, as always, I want him to finish first, but will accept any color medal. *wink*
This unprecedented loss is just the thing he needs to get him motivated. Yes, God does work in mysterious way, as I don't think Evgeni would have ever considered going to Worlds if he hadn't lost. And though I always suspected he would try for Sochi Olympics, his attitude seemed blase, remarking about being old & finishing near the bottom, etc. Now, lol, he seems to have a different attitude.
Btw, funny how in person & on t.v. he seemed without injury nor struggling, like a young man of 18 again. Yet, I'm pretty sure that was all for show. He really was lucky to skate so strong & finish second, as I recall hearing how he had to lower the number of times he tried the quad due to the toll it was taking on his body (thank God he's a natural). And of course there was the recent knee injury in December & the ongoing injections, as well as the groin injury over the years & the other operations, et al. Yet, unlike Evan, he never brought up these operations/injuries to garner sympathy. He went for the quad regardless, whereas Evan (3 yrs. younger than Evgeni) kept mentioning his hurt foot as the reason why he didn't go for the quad. And this doesn't even take into account Brian Joubert, whom sliced his foot in half this past December, was injured & still went for all his quad, no excuses.
What put his money where his mouth is means?it means to do what one says???
