At the end of the day, you completed the program.

And that is something to be proud of.

It may have not been perfect, but should you even strive for perfection?

You fell in love with the ice at three years old, finding a second home at the rink. It has provided an escape for you over the years, allowing you to transform into someone else during each program.

It has been hard. Over the years, performances turned into competitions, and silly costumes you found in your closet turned into expensive dresses that allowed the judges to criticize you before you even stepped onto the ice.

But it isn't really about that, is it?

It doesn't matter if you get a piece of metal colored gold or silver, it doesn't matter if you fall on one or all of your elements.

Skating isn't about winning, it is about living.

The results appear.