Everything Goes

Picture day is is coming up and there is talk amongst us fresh meat about our derby names (which I already have) and our persona. The chance to create who or what want to be in the derby world. This could be many a different things but what I have found is I just end up being me, who I am. I'm not worrying about watching my language or if my pants match my top or if my hair is done right or anything superficial something that outside of the derby has become increasingly hard for me. As I have grown and realised the judgemental nature of society being who I am is a mix of what is me and what is acceptable. Derby as far as looks are considered anything goes red socks with green shorts(orange shorts with red shirt lol) short shorts , long pants, skirts, panties, rips, face paint, no paint, rainbows, black, and of course glitter. I feel freed by the chance to express my glitter covered purple wearing bright colour loving self. A relief really to just put on what makes me happy say whats on my mind even if it is just for 2 hours a week. Derby goes against the norm the socially acceptable and gives opportunity to those who would normally not be given a second glance. Derby is a glance at what the world should be accepting of others  and working together for one common goal.

But don't get me wrong there are some issues but that's a different story.

Just beause no one wants to listen

Skating around the track brings me back to so many good memories of days spent at Rollerland trying to be cool. It reminds me of when i got my first pair of roller skates its all I wanted and asked for ever sure to my moms dismay. My mother being a single mom with little help I don't know how she managed to do it but for my 13th birthday I got them my roller skates I was so happy ecstatic as I was now part of an elite group of people how frequented who rollerland who had their own skates. My skates didn't look much like the others(boy) who had their own which resembled if I remember correctly something like a derby boot. Mine where white with pink laces and white wheels which were hard and even on the wood floor of the rink very slippery thus they were never used a sad thing now that I look back. Hence forth I will not let this be with my new skates I am going to use them till the boots wear holes and the grommets are gone and can hold no laces (even if I do have better new and shiny pair for actually using) I love my skates they represent more then just the non optional piece of equipment they are the cultivation of a dream from then and from now.

              

I was so sad when they closed those gates to skates

This pretty much what my first pair looked like

and now

Awesomeness

Another fresh meat practise down. Let me tell you this was one great night. First I learnt awesome things. I got to block people I also got to learn how to escape a block. It was so rad I felt almost like a real derby girl. Then there was all the senior skaters that came to help lots of them and this is great you get tons of help, you also get a chance to witness the eminence talent and skill these skaters possess  I mean it is crazy the things these people are capable of making there bodies do on skates. They jumped over people, turned backwards, swerved, weaved, and scariest of all they throw their selves down in front a pack of skaters with only 6 weeks experience, now that mite just be pure craziness but I'm down with that. Anyways the point of all this is just to say thanks to all the people who take the time to come and help teach me how to bang, skate, a force my body into derby submission. So greatly appreciated.

                                              p.s. Im related to this guy how awesome is that!!

Short Shorts make you faster!!!!!!!

I cant believe it! I almost did it the one thing I was dreading from the first thought of benchmarks 25 in 5 I did 24 3/4 in 5 that's almost 6 laps more then I did in my first try. This is big for me, kind of like a BIG light went off that said "DO IT!"  I did it myself I didn't have someone pushing me to the end.

I WAS THE PUSHER!!

 I wanted this so much after my laps I almost cried I was so proud of myself. A step for me in many ways maybe the first time I pushed for something completely for no other reason then me, myself and, I. Which is good because my family doesn't really see the greatness of this accomplishment and you know what I don't GIVE A FUCK!!! I love this I am taking control of myself my body, my mind, my well being and, I LOVE IT!! I see now when people sport slogans saying " Derby Saved My Life" because that is exactly what its doing.

 Shorts shorts made me feel faster but in the end it was all ME