So, went to the roller derby bout last night and they are accepting applications (or whatever you call it) for new girls.
The temptation is so strong but there are a few things that are casting some doubt over my decision. The primary one being my inability to skate. That could be a real problem. But they claim you really don't have to be a strong skater, just willing to learn. My first and last pair of roller blades (7 yrs. ago) found themselves in the closet after I cracked my tail bone. But they teach you how to fall and all of that good stuff.
I was always the chubby, awkard,non-athletic, off- balance kind of girl with no confidence. I definitely have more confidence and faith in myself to accomplish whatever I want at this point in my life.
So that I could overcome.
Then there is the fact that I popped a ligament in my ankle last summer and then developed tendonitus (sp?) in it this spring. It feels pretty much healed now, but there is pain from time to time. The ortho doc said it could take up to a year to fully heal. But that is his Western medical opinion, I know there are way more options than just wearing that stupid, effn boot thing every time it starts to hurt.
The last thing is the tendonitus in my shoulder that popped up a couple of months ago. Again, it is still healing via physical therapy, etc. etc. I asked my physical therapist about all of this and being a derby bitch, she said go to a sports doc b/c of course an ortho is going to tell you no.
So I am really giving it some thought. It does require ALOT of time, from practice to bouts to PR events, but I do have more free time these days.(obviously) The current season doesn't end until this fall, so I wouldn't actually be an official DB (derby bitch) until next year. I could have the ass of my dreams and wear awesome short skirts and fishnets and go around smacking other hot girls on their hot asses. And my daughter would have a mom that rules, which she already does, but even more so.
What's not to love?!?!
The temptation is so strong but there are a few things that are casting some doubt over my decision. The primary one being my inability to skate. That could be a real problem. But they claim you really don't have to be a strong skater, just willing to learn. My first and last pair of roller blades (7 yrs. ago) found themselves in the closet after I cracked my tail bone. But they teach you how to fall and all of that good stuff.
I was always the chubby, awkard,non-athletic, off- balance kind of girl with no confidence. I definitely have more confidence and faith in myself to accomplish whatever I want at this point in my life.
So that I could overcome.
Then there is the fact that I popped a ligament in my ankle last summer and then developed tendonitus (sp?) in it this spring. It feels pretty much healed now, but there is pain from time to time. The ortho doc said it could take up to a year to fully heal. But that is his Western medical opinion, I know there are way more options than just wearing that stupid, effn boot thing every time it starts to hurt.
The last thing is the tendonitus in my shoulder that popped up a couple of months ago. Again, it is still healing via physical therapy, etc. etc. I asked my physical therapist about all of this and being a derby bitch, she said go to a sports doc b/c of course an ortho is going to tell you no.
So I am really giving it some thought. It does require ALOT of time, from practice to bouts to PR events, but I do have more free time these days.(obviously) The current season doesn't end until this fall, so I wouldn't actually be an official DB (derby bitch) until next year. I could have the ass of my dreams and wear awesome short skirts and fishnets and go around smacking other hot girls on their hot asses. And my daughter would have a mom that rules, which she already does, but even more so.
What's not to love?!?!