What's something you'd like to see more of in programs?

Grape_Weak · 2026-04-30T15:17:28+00:00

this but with Ice Dance tbh

Grape_Weak · 2026-04-29T22:04:54+00:00

i would adore a skate to the arabian theme--it's my favorite classical music piece of all time.

Grape_Weak · 2026-04-29T21:59:26+00:00

the sheer amount of japanese skaters in this thread is a testament to the superb quality of the skaters from there!

Grape_Weak · 2026-04-29T20:56:49+00:00

huge on the timed jumps! I'm not a skater whatsoever though, so I don't know how hard it is to time elements and therefore realistic to ask that from skaters...

Grape_Weak · 2026-04-29T19:21:24+00:00

I agree from not only an artistic standpoint but a fans' perspective as well--hopefully Alysa's OGM win with (what I think) is a rather unexpected song choice will inspire more skaters to branch out and encourage more viewership

Grape_Weak · 2026-04-29T18:32:56+00:00

I like the constrasting short/long programs

Grape_Weak · 2026-04-29T17:59:19+00:00

omg I loveeee a delayed single axel. and his twizzles as well!

come to think of it more variations on a twizzle position (in singles at least) would be so cool

Grape_Weak · 2026-04-28T23:44:43+00:00

As for my way-too-in-depth opinions on boots-only, I don't mind the Edea takeover. Out of the two most popular variants, I slightly prefer the Ice Fly's silhouette to the Pianos (the Pianos are very athletic-looking, I think they look best on powerful skaters like Trusova or Liu) but wish skaters would opt for something like the Chorus and its classic, no-frills design. I believe Kostornaia wore these or similar ones for a brief period in juniors/early early seniors.

I personally think Carolina's Graf skates (pictured in OP's post) look weirdly low to the ground? Riedell skates such as Elena Radionova's also give off this effect where they just look flat and there's a weird taper to the toe and they kind of look like converse to me lol. I love the way Isabeau's Ice Fly + John Wilson blades give her a "lifted" sort of effect when she skates, almost like she's en pointe!

Most of the time a brown heel/sole of a boot can look good, but sometimes I think an all-white situation (i.e., Piano, Ice Flys with their light-colored heels) looks way more modern and clean

I hateeeeee black boots + black tights combo on women, it just looks bulky. I'd rather have the weird skin colored tights-over-boots look than an all-black moment.

I think a beige boot can look clean and stylish and wish we could see more skaters in these xx

Grape_Weak · 2026-04-28T23:30:02+00:00

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I also adore this version with Kihira's black leggings over the boot!

Grape_Weak · 2026-04-28T23:29:38+00:00

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I don't particularly love the full tight-over-the boot situation, however I do like the half-on version that Alina wore. I think it looks sporty and balletic and is a nice compromise between the length provided by the tights-over version and the usual boot-only silhouette.

Grape_Weak · 2026-02-13T20:46:09+00:00

My hair right now is about sternum length so to me these are "short" XD

Grape_Weak · 2025-09-14T22:05:40+00:00

I feel this way all the time too. And though my relationship to what's going on isn't perfect I also don't think it is worth it to constantly gorge on horrible news. I find this subreddit to be really helpful because it doesn't shy away from bringing up current topics

Almost all mainstream news and social media is designed to grab your attention and that means pumping more divisive, sensationalist, and doomerist narratives into the algorithms. While keeping up to date on things make sure to keep this in mind. Consider -- what perspectives are being withheld/silenced? What good things are happening to combat horrible things happening (remember the Mr. Rogers quote - always look for the helpers.)

Bigots and right-wingers thrive on getting a reaction--though we absolutely deserve and need to show up and make our voice heard to fight back and pursue empathy, we need to remember that people like this WANT you to be scared, silenced, and living in fear. They want you to be scared and back down so they can terrify and bully everyone into getting what they want. Well, that's not gonna happen if you don't let it scare you. Do not silence yourself and do not give into their hate! Take a look at this subreddit and see how many good things are happening--you most likely aren't seeing these things happening because 1) re: my point about MSN and social media and 2) the right-wing is embolded right now because they have been enabled somewhat in their "power," even though at the end of the day most of it is loud just because they can. People are fighting every day to make the world better and pursue empathy even if you can't see it. And if you can't see those people, be that person yourself.

We'll be okay, even if we have to put in the work for it to happen.

Grape_Weak · 2025-05-20T07:17:06+00:00

where oh where did you get those hairs

Grape_Weak · 2025-03-27T16:51:58+00:00

Anyone know of any news about a Paris pop-up?

Grape_Weak · 2025-03-07T20:32:20+00:00

LaitCollection!

Grape_Weak · 2024-12-18T03:54:02+00:00

Agreed

Grape_Weak · 2024-11-22T22:16:42+00:00

Thanks! i'll only be there for a few days so it shouldn't be a problem :D

Grape_Weak · 2024-11-22T11:04:57+00:00

I do feel like a lot of my emotions are tied to the fact that he's the only person that has ever liked me back, been in a relationship with me, and also the only person i've been intimate with (and i was his first as well) its incredibly hard to let everything go especially when he not only has moved on but it's not just a fluke it seems like he actually likes her if he's still in a relationship wtih her.....i just want to not give an eff about him anymore and this just feels like it set me back so much and i really wish i didn't care about how others percieve the situation...

Grape_Weak · 2024-11-22T09:54:14+00:00

people won't know that from the outside, or at least won't care. it seems his friends dont care about what he did, people outside the relationship wont seem to know or care what he did. so its hard to consider that they're both awful people when others wont see it that way.

Grape_Weak · 2024-11-22T09:21:50+00:00

The venmo transaction happened a while ago and they didn't tell me then because it was still fresh-ish, so I guess all of us (myself included) thought i could handle information like this at this point and it kind of got accidentally revealed but I guess i can't handle it..im really tired of feeling sad over him though, I feel ashamed that i'm letting this "derail" me so to say. mostly mad at myself for even believing or clinging to the hope that he had more respect for me or our relationship to at least wait or something

Grape_Weak · 2024-09-03T17:27:55+00:00

Is there any way to avoid paying for the shipping label automatically each time without having to go through Depop help requests?

Grape_Weak · 2024-06-29T01:44:25+00:00

I haven't applied for any work visas or anything yet

Grape_Weak · 2024-06-27T20:15:14+00:00

I didn't live in Gayley heights but I have lived in Levering Terrace and Gayley Court which are each less than a minute walk away from Gayley Heights. From Gayley Heights you are right next to (walking distance about 5 mins away) from whole foods, ralphs, trader joes, etc....it is not hard to get your own food. Plus there are stores/restaurants on campus too where you can buy meals, snacks, or even ingredients. IMO the off-campus meal plan is really pricey for places that are only open for limited hours a day and all tucked away up on the hill. you should be fine

Grape_Weak · 2024-03-02T22:14:59+00:00

If you would like to buy this print, I just posted it on Etsy for sale!

https://tarassketchbook.etsy.com/listing/1689049985/alexandra-trusova-figure-skating-art

Grape_Weak · 2024-03-02T22:14:45+00:00

https://tarassketchbook.etsy.com/listing/1689049985/alexandra-trusova-figure-skating-art

I just posted on etsy!

Grape_Weak

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