Looks like she is still in that position:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/02/119784.htm
Advocate for Sanity
Michelle to visit Ukraine as Envoy 02/28 - 03/07
Looks like she is still in that position:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/02/119784.htm
"I can do this... I'm Michelle Kwan."
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If you were Obama or Hilary or whomever would you pass up on Michelle?
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Advocate for Sanity
I sure wouldn't pass her up. I am just thrilled that she has been able to maintain her international roles transcending political parties and personal connections.
"I can do this... I'm Michelle Kwan."
IceSkate98 (February 28th, 2009)
Peter T.'s next dance partner
Wonderful!!
Keeper of the "Wing-It Pose" from 98 Nats;
Keeper of taf's cell phone and her giggle
Keeper of Evan's kindness
Keeper of Sasha's "Mein Fall"
"....and in fact lived every moment of her life as if a child might be watching..."
Christine Brennan on Michelle Kwan 2/12/06
Great news!
Proud member of the Michelle Kwan 12(14) and the GMan 8!
Proud Member MKF
It's wonderful for Michelle; and for the image of the US, abroad.Originally Posted by Kathy Sullivan
Yayyyyyyy :d
Michelle is the best
"Focus on the journey, not the destination."
This is beautiful. America at it's best. Sending Miss. Kwan to Ukraine. Wonderful job for a wonderful lady.
It's Legal 2B an MK Fan
I think that maybe Hillary knows Michelle personally. Michelle was an invited guest at a White House dinner when Bill Clinton was president. Just musing.
I’m a bit of the past, a bit of the present and, hopefully, some of the future. Michelle Kwan, April 5 2006
Hi, I've been around for awhile : )
Once again Michelle demonstrates her awesome grace, reminding me why I've been a fan for so many years. She is beautiful, on the ice and off. I predict they'll *love* her in Ukraine!
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with michelle traveling alot now, i am worry that she doesnt have much time to practice on ice ;(..or is it too early to practice..??
It is really wonderful to have a woman with such dignity, class and charm representing the U.S.
I love that she does this, it says so much about her, she is an amazing person. Love her so much!
"She is absolutely brilliant, she just takes your breath away"
Peggy Fleming describing Michelle's LP, 1998 Nationals
She can practice anywhere she goes, as long as she takes her skates!
Pete
Michelle Kwan: "The best thing on ice since Johnnie Walker!"
Hmmmm...Perhaps she should contact V. Petrenko to learn about all of the neat spots in the Ukraine for her "off duty" time.
This is great - plus the Ukraine has had such an honorable and distinguished figure skating history. A good match.
Washington-Home of the 2007 & 2010 US Nationals
I'm looking forward to some awesome pictures!
"I still believe"-Michelle Kwan
"I want to be a legend..." - Michelle Kwan
Michelle, you ARE a legend.
According to the article, she will be conducting skating clinics on this trip, so she will have some time on the ice.
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Some articles now coming out in Russian, I've linked it here, translated by google:
"Five world champion Michelle Kwan still does not know whether to skate at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver"
http://translate.google.com/translat...55&sl=ru&tl=en
This one includes a picture:“Several months ago I renewed training and much I work on ice. It is at the same time still too early to speak about the Olympic start”, said famous American figure skater.
http://www.delfi.ua/news/sports/uasp...ctureID=355263
Translation of the associated article:
http://translate.google.com/translat...79&sl=ru&tl=en
She was in a skating school in Kiev.
And another one:
http://translate.google.com/translat...16&sl=ru&tl=en
The picture is old, from her visit to Volgograd.
Yet another article:
http://translate.google.com/translat...ml&sl=ru&tl=en
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Grace, thanks for the links.
I thought the translations of the AP article was funny when it mentioned that Michelle announced her return to figure skating in November 2009 (yes, that's how it translated, not 2008).
Now, I know we all believe she's magical and legendary, but to be able to make an announcment before an actual date has happened is truely remarkable!!
Here's hoping her training is humming along and she's excited to get back to competition.
PS - Did I maybe misread that? Does it mean that she'll be competing this coming November????
I believe!
I remain totally in AWE of Michelle Kwan.
This season just hasn't been the same without her.
I miss seeing her on the ice.
I think I always will...
IF...she steps onto it again
Oh...my heart stand still....
_________
ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Thanks, Grace! Now, I just might be a little blinded by the snow outside, but is that her dragon pendant she's wearing??
"I'm a bit of the past, a bit of the present and, hopefully, some of the future."
--Michelle Kwan
Deetlebug -- Which article? I think I must have missed the November part!
Sarah -- pssst, that's an old photo =P
Grace, its the one you have labeled, "Translation of the associated article".
I think its the last paragraph.
I believe!
I remain totally in AWE of Michelle Kwan.
This season just hasn't been the same without her.
I miss seeing her on the ice.
I think I always will...
IF...she steps onto it again
Oh...my heart stand still....
_________
New article out
Original article:
http://podrobnosti.ua/podrobnosti/20...02/586334.html
Translated article:
http://translate.google.com/translat...ml&sl=ru&tl=en
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ain't no sunshine when she's gone
No no, this one. It could very easily be a weird microphone or something, but it looks like it's her necklace, flipped up just after or while turning or something. Wishful thinking though, methinks...
(ETA: Just watched the video. It is indeed a microphone. D'oh! Fabulous seeing her on the ice, though!)
Last edited by scheherazade; March 2nd, 2009 at 04:30 PM.
"I'm a bit of the past, a bit of the present and, hopefully, some of the future."
--Michelle Kwan
I couldn't agree more. No body moves across the ice like the Kween. It is positively sublime!!!!
I believe!
I remain totally in AWE of Michelle Kwan.
This season just hasn't been the same without her.
I miss seeing her on the ice.
I think I always will...
IF...she steps onto it again
Oh...my heart stand still....
_________
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