# @lukeawang on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn5I_3KS6TO
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/18797918-lukeawang-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-01-26T21:05:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** LUKE WANG (@lukeawang) — https://gondola.cc/lukeawang

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So many emotions. Still feels surreal. Having started learning pairs only since June of last year, about 7 months ago, we have already come to this point. Time flew. Liv and I were both brand new to pairs, both brand new as a team. In some ways, like being thrown into the deep end of a pool for the first time. Yet in many other ways, like a blank canvas, ready for its first sketch—one out of many. It’s been a ride of emotions from the beginning up to this point. Having only competed 3 times—Nationals being the 3rd competition ever for us—I can say that I am beyond proud of both Liv and I for coming so far along in such a short amount of time. While there were many highs and lows along this bumpy road, this Nationals was definitely a culmination of all of our emotions, hard work, and progress over these several months. It felt great performing out there, exhibiting what we—as a team—have learned thus far. I am humbled to say that we are merely on the rough draft portion of our new canvas. With more hard work and trust, I am sure a beautiful painted canvas—one that depicts our wonderful journey with all the ups and downs—awaits to be shown. I’m very honored and thankful to say that I got to compete at this U.S. Nationals—our first pairs nationals as pair skaters and as a pair team. And to MEDAL? It feels surreal. 

Thank you to my everyone, including my coaches, drew_meekins , natalia.mishkutenok , viktor_pfeifer , eddieshipstad , dannyoshea213 , and makuiniarisaba for all the support this qualifying season!! 

Thank you usfigureskating for making my first U.S. Pairs Nationals such a fun, friendly, and fantastic competition‼️

Onwards!!!! 🤩🙌

#wasapairs #pairs #pairskating #figureskating #iceskating #toyotauschamps #nationals #usfigureskating

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toyotauschamps, pairs, figureskating, wasapairs, iceskating, pairskating, usfigureskating, nationals

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