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~* Tonichelle *~ (tonichelle) wrote,
@ 2008-04-29 10:26:00

Current location:	Anchorage, AK
Current mood:	annoyed
Current music:	Law & Order
Entry tags:	figure skating, money, random, rant, travel

The "Non-Fan" Hath Spoken
Yes I'm still majorly p.oed that a certain annoying person has considered I am a nonfan of my favorite sport. That it's just 'something to talk about' for me. BLAH.

Well, maybe he has a point. I am not going to Worlds. I made that decision at US Nationals this year, I'm also not attending US nationals in January. Not a big shocker because we all know where I will be basically that same time frame.

I will be at Walt Disney World with my best friend. Why? Because we rarely see each other because she's down in Montana and I'm in Alaska. It's not a crime to have more than one obsession and Disney just happens to be one of mine. I know I don't need to explain myself, I'm entitled to like what I do and go where I want.

Anyway I got an email from the 'representative for my area' for the 2009 World Championships and I emailed them back saying I would not be going to worlds and that I would appreciate it if they would take me OFF of the mailing list. When I can go for a longer period of time to an over priced theme park and stay ON PROPERTY for less than what I would spend for the NOSE BLEEDS at worlds then I'm going to the over priced theme park.

I got a very curt response from the representative. I have the same feeling about Nationals - it's just not cost effective or me to go. As much as I love spending time with the gang, and hob knobbing with skaters and watching nail biting competition, I cannot justify the cost when we're treated like crap as spectators by the USFSA. In my own little way I am just going to protest. It won't matter much in the long run (and I'm helping a person on the Disney Passporter Boards figure out what she wants to see at nationals - got her hooked last year lol!) but I just can't personally do it.

So yes, I hereby declare myself a nonfan. I am a non fan of the ISU and USFSA's stupid and crappy treatment of me the fan. I will not stuff their pockets so that they can further stick it to me later. IF that makes me unworthy of posting on a certain message board then so be it. ;)

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	mistressmuggles 2008-04-29 11:26 pm UTC (link)
	I really don't get how not going to worlds or nationals means you are not a fan. I would like to go to worlds in LA but it's way expensive and I know I'd get crappy seats. As for the other thing, that person is annoying, always has been and needs to just shut up. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	tonichelle 2008-04-30 12:40 am UTC (link)
	well in his opinion if you don't use all of your funds to go to every skating event possible you're not really dedicated. he reamed me a couple of years ago when I said I wasn't going to Spokane because it was either a FAMILY TRIP to florida or figure skating, and family is more important. he's a freak that must be done away with... I want to throw pie at him. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	kwanfan1212 2008-04-30 04:35 am UTC (link)
	I may or may not have reported someone for being an annoying twit tonight. Just thought you might want to know that little factoid of information. ;) HUGS (Reply to this) (Thread)

	tonichelle 2008-04-30 04:40 am UTC (link)
	HUGS BACK I saw that and just commented on your wall on facebook. you are awesomeness squared! (Reply to this) (Parent)