Why do dudes keep ruining the fun?

Got kicked out of the amazing parking garage today by a really stern old man. Damnit. And I had just gotten started too! I'm practicing with a friend tomorrow, but I don't know where to go now... Hmm.

Spent the weekend in Stockholm with friends which was looovely and relaxing! Among other things I went to a bout, Cougar Sluts vs Brass Knuckle Harlots. It was great, pretty rough and a lot of fun to watch. The speakers were really excited, which is always nice, but the dude started off by really pissing us off. He went on about how roller derby was a nice sport to watch - especially for men since the players are often scantily clad.... Whaaaaaaat? Dude, you're were being so sexist and heteronormative that you made us all barf. He also said that the players were there for the audience's sake, and maybe just a little for their own sake. Seriously?! Oh man.

Three things that are making me happy

The other day I met up with one of the local derby girls because she wanted to try on the pads I bought that didn't fit me. Unfortunately they didn't fit her either so I couldn't sell them, but it didn't really matter because she was soooo nice. We talked a bit about gear and the team and the upcoming try outs and when we parted she said she thought I would fit perfectly with the team... I don't need to say how happy that made me, right?! :D If all derby girls are as nice as the ones I've met so far, then this is going top be the best thing I've ever done!!

Speaking of try outs, I'm going to try out a new parking garage tonight with a friend of mine who is also really keen on starting. It'll be her first time and my third so I'm not expecting it to be very pretty, hehe. I think it might be a good spot though; indoors, heated (!), large areas and smooooth surface. When I was there the other night there was also classical music playing... Not sure if that'll get us in the right mood...

Aaaaand tomorrow I'm going to Stockholm to watch a bout. Cougar Sluts vs Brass Knuckle Harlots. Very excited!

Butt-sweat

So happy right now! A friend of mine came over for dinner and then we headed down to school so I could practice a bit. Pretty sure the janitor wouldn't approve but daaamn that floor was nice to skate on! So smooth compared to the asphalt from my first time. It was almost too smooth though, my wheels didn't really grip very well. I can't wait to try out the floor where we will be practicing, I wonder what it's like.

My friend was an excellent coach and we practiced skating, stopping, getting upp from sitting on one knee, pushing with my toestops and we also tried him gently tackling me while I was just rolling, to see how it felt. All in all we were there for about an hour.

Oh and I tried out my 'tailsaver' (a tailbone pad) for the first time. Didn't fall on my butt so I don't know if it works, but I feel less scared of falling which I hope leads to me daring to go faster. It was so warm though, I sweated right through my tights! :D

Bambi on ice

Today it snowed. This sucks. Despite the freezing temperature outside I decided I just couldn't wait to try on my skates a bit more. So I biked down to a parking garage and warmed up for about 15 minutes... Felt horribly silly doing jumping jacks in the deserted garage, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.

I felt pretty shaky when I put the skates on, but it actually went really well! I skated around (well... skated is a bit of an exaggeration... stumbled is probably a better description hehe) for about 30 minutes and I didn't fall a single time, even though I was pretty damn close more than once! The asphalt wasn't very smooth though and these wheels definitely aren't made for outside skating because ouch, I felt every stone. And I think I put my jacket in someone's pee. But apart from that;  YAY!

AAAAHHHH!

On my way home from uni I was so tired I was almost hoping my gear wouldn't arrive today. But when I came home and found a note from the postman I got so excited I could hardly contain myself. Must've looked quite silly standing in line at the post office with a huuuge smile on my face...

I was so nervous when I unpacked the box, but the roller skates fit! But my pads didn't... As I mentioned, I ordered the 187 killer pro pads and they feel very clumsy and large, even though they're too small in circumference. So I will try to sell or exchange them and probably pick another brand. Perhaps the ones designed for derby? If anyone has suggestions they are very welcome!

So my initial reactions are that 

1. Holy crap this is difficult

2. The skates are so heavy, I had no idea!