News Michelle to visit Ukraine as Envoy 02/28 - 03/07

Kathy Sullivan · #1 February 25th, 2009, 06:01 PM

Looks like she is still in that position:

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/02/119784.htm

tarotx · #2 February 25th, 2009, 06:19 PM

If you were Obama or Hilary or whomever would you pass up on Michelle?

Kathy Sullivan · #3 February 25th, 2009, 07:03 PM

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.

kwanette · #4 February 25th, 2009, 07:14 PM

Wonderful!!

graciesfriend · #5 February 25th, 2009, 07:23 PM

Great news!

skatesindreams · #6 February 25th, 2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kathy Sullivan

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.

It's wonderful for Michelle; and for the image of the US, abroad.

UGG · #7 February 25th, 2009, 08:17 PM

Yayyyyyyy :d

WorldsGreatestMK · #8 February 25th, 2009, 11:10 PM

This is beautiful. America at it's best. Sending Miss. Kwan to Ukraine. Wonderful job for a wonderful lady.

ParalegalMKFan · #9 February 25th, 2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarotx

If you were Obama or Hilary or whomever would you pass up on Michelle?

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.

IzzyS · #10 February 26th, 2009, 12:03 AM

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!

swtan6el · #11 February 26th, 2009, 01:09 AM

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..??

MKPerfect6.0 · #12 February 26th, 2009, 01:25 AM

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!

visaliakid · #13 February 26th, 2009, 01:29 AM

She can practice anywhere she goes, as long as she takes her skates!

billob · #14 February 26th, 2009, 01:40 AM

Hmmmm...Perhaps she should contact V. Petrenko to learn about all of the neat spots in the Ukraine for her "off duty" time.

lasaslav · #15 February 26th, 2009, 04:39 AM

This is great - plus the Ukraine has had such an honorable and distinguished figure skating history. A good match.

michelle02olympics · #16 February 26th, 2009, 06:29 AM

I'm looking forward to some awesome pictures!

iceman · #17 February 26th, 2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swtan6el

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..??

According to the article, she will be conducting skating clinics on this trip, so she will have some time on the ice.

**Grace** · #18 March 2nd, 2009, 12:40 PM

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

Quote:

“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.

This one includes a picture:
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

Deetlebug · #19 March 2nd, 2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grace

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:
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

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????

scheherazade · #20 March 2nd, 2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grace

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:
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

Thanks, Grace! Now, I just might be a little blinded by the snow outside, but is that her dragon pendant she's wearing??

**Grace** · #21 March 2nd, 2009, 05:18 PM

Deetlebug -- Which article? I think I must have missed the November part!

Sarah -- pssst, that's an old photo =P

Deetlebug · #22 March 2nd, 2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grace

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.

**Grace** · #23 March 2nd, 2009, 05:24 PM

New article out

with VIDEO to boot.... but in Russian - but I see some edges!

. I may have to get my coworkers to translate for me!
Original article:
http://podrobnosti.ua/podrobnosti/20...02/586334.html
Translated article:
http://translate.google.com/translat...ml&sl=ru&tl=en

scheherazade · #24 March 2nd, 2009, 05:28 PM

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!)

Deetlebug · #25 March 2nd, 2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scheherazade

(ETA: Just watched the video. It is indeed a microphone. D'oh! Fabulous seeing her on the ice, though!)

I couldn't agree more. No body moves across the ice like the Kween. It is positively sublime!!!!

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