As with any competition Kimmie enters, I usually don’t watch until after I’ve read the results; or I can fast-forward my “Tivo” to the scores to see how she ranks. I then decide how to view that particular event. But this competition was unusual, I had no choice but to endure the anticipation of being in the crowd; Part of it. However, it was still too stressful to watch.
Kimmie was the last to skate. Once she had performed, she sat patiently waiting for her sheet music. However, her body language spelled anticipation; Meanwhile, the commentators, while the viewers and audience were on edge, felt compelled to comment on Kimmie’s past performances, from the good ones to the recent “disasters” of hers. Soon everyone was on their feet, wondering why it was taking so long; I heard some people say they were tabulating the scores, while others said they were counting her jumps. This part alone should have told me that something was strange because this is not the norm.
A reporter walked into the crowd speaking on Kimmie’s behalf, proudly saying how he knew she had it in her, when another one of Kimmie’s fans pulled up a recent article written by this guy debunking Kimmie. Anticipation had kept me from seeing Kimmie’s actual performance. It meant too much. However, my instinctive reaction was that she had won! I started to dance, some people sang along with me, others clapped their hands. While some watched. The scores weren’t out yet. However, there was this feeling in me that she had won! After all, she is a winner!
Shortly after the party died down, there was unrest in the big arena; Kimmie was being interviewed. She had regained the “World Title” from her. She was inspiring.