This morning started badly. Deciding beforehand I didn't have the nerves for watching the men's free I slept in until it was already underway, and on getting up, headed immediately for breakfast, where I broke a glass; not a good omen. There was also the toilet acting up, and I followed the results via the ISU website until Johnny was next to skate, at which point I fled for the shower. When I got back, it had happened. By the time I'd heard Plushenko's result(I'd closed the ISU results tab by then), I'd decided on removing myself from all following of men's skating this season until further notice. I'll hear about various wins and losses, no doubt. But I do not care to pay close attention as Stephane endangers his body further, the rest of my favorites lose to skaters I like less, and Plushenko wins another gold he might not even deserve and will be an asshole about either way. I'll start following again at Worlds, hopefully.
I did at least enjoy the pairs and ice dancing, but when I ran with my parents to the Hoffman for Aida before Meryl and Charlie skated, I thought it had better be good. Fortunately, it was. And old production, but still good. Unfortunately, during the third act the satellite signal gave out, and we missed a few minutes. But the rest of it was good. Though I did feel sleepy during the first act. Maybe I should have slept in two extra hours instead of one. I may choose sleep over the Cup of China and NHK Trophy. For now, however, I am going to download the vids of the ladies free and watch them unspoiled, and since I now have only three disciplines of skating to follow, I shall pay that much more attention to each of them.