I've got to breath, honestly

Roller derby was awesome last night.  I suck, still, so don't think it's because I got better in three days.  It was just fun.  I am not great but i'm working hard so I guess that's all that matters.  We did 8 wheel practice all last night so my legs are murdering me.  And there weren't as many people there so it wasn't as overwhelming.  Nice.

So...and now I'm thinking Ana Toxin for my derby name.  there's already an allison rollerland on our team so Malice is out.  See, anatoxin is a harmful algal toxin i work with at work so it's double edged, right?  eh?  Eh?  eh.

Lol.  I should get to work, it's labtoberfest today so i have to be back in t he office by 11:30.  I made pork tenderloin, sauerkraut and potatoes for today.  Should be good.  Someone is bringing in pierogis, what else can a girl ask for?

Not to be insanely sore?

Anyone coming rollerskating on sat with me? I need to practice.

Stop the bus, I wanna be lonely. seconds pass slowly and years go flying by.

Good morning, ya'll.  I didn't know the definition of sore before last night.  And practice again tonite, it's gonna be killer.   Last night we worked on falls, so 1 knee falls, 2 knee falls, baseball slides (which I couldn't ever do in baseball and are much easier in skates, believe that or not) and 180s which are super fun.  As long as I don't put my hands down, which I do almost every time.  Then we ran a relay race with falls, that was fun but intimidating.  We did pushes and pulls, that was hard.  It's where a line of 6 girls either takes turns getting pushed or pulled by one girl.  Sindinator totally pushed us way too much for what we were prepared for and she threw me to the ground.  My thigh where I did a baseball slide onto still hurts, it'll probably bruise.  Then we did something called Pandemonium.  It was the most intimidating and the most fun.  Basically, all the girls get in a line and skate about arms length apart from each other.  Then the girl in the back slaloms through each girl.  Now, let me just tell you there are about 50 girls in camp with all the newbies and roller girls involved. It took forever and by the end I was more exhausted than I have ever been.  But super fun and I was better at it than I thought I would be. 

So, still discouraged from last night, though.  I just don't feel like I'm getting better like everyone else is.  I dunno.  Oh well, with almost 30 girls trying out for the team I won't make it anyway but I'll go and have fun and maybe I'll practice and try out for the Cleveland team in August when they hold their tryouts.  Jeh's gf steph said she would try out for Cleve team if I don't get on this one. 

Oh well, I'm still trying.  Just feeling discouraged.  And never call your brother after a hard practice for encouragement.  Cause you'll get none.  It's not that he doesn't want to encourage me, it's that he doesn't know how. 

Here's a cool band with a silly name.  New Young Pony Club, Hiding on the staircase. 

You have said your name is not for me. I try not to be disappointed.

Still sore and tired.  And you are tired of hearing it.

I'm having doubts about wether or not I have the time to do roller derby.  I almost quit like three times last night.  I think I'm gonna keep forcing myself to go anyway.  I wanna do it, I just have minimal will power it seems.  Why do I suck so bad?

The EPA thing got cancelled today so all the work I did to rush to get ready for this meeting, for nothing.  Oh well I guess. I can actually do a good job on it now, maybe. 

I'm feeling intimidated today.  By life.  I wonder why I try so hard at it when I really am not good at it.  a lesson in futility.

I know i'm not your favorite record

So sore.  So sore.  So sore. 
Oh god, I'm so sore.

Well, the big bruises on my wrists seem to have gone away but my back and shoulders and butt are very sore. 

I only fell maybe four or five times yesterday.  I had a ton of fun but I'm not a very good skater, I discovered.  But i also learned that falling on your knee pads is nice and falling on your butt is not so nice. 

Still working on crossovers but i got the stops pretty good.  I mean, i'm still working on them, too, but i'm better at them then the crossovers.  Everyone was really nice.  Nastily Beating kinda took charge of my training for the most part yesterday, her and Smackaroni and Cheese.  Both very nice ladies. 

Tuesday night is learning how to fall.  Should be fun. 

Also went liquor shopping for the party. Should be good stuff.  My dress still isn't in, I'm getting a little nervous. 

Anyway...should probably go to work now.  Talk to you guys later. 

Transistor radio, give me a sign of life

So, roller derby boot camp starts today.  I need the strenght to keep forcing myself to go and not get mad at myself that I suck.  I'm gonna try really hard.  I had a dream I was rollerskating to Northern State last night and I was doing really well so hopefully that bodes well for today. 

And man, i posted all weekend this weekend.  How about that. 

Just a short post today, maybe I'll update you later about how camp went.  If not I'll def talk about it tomorrow. 

Haunted House Reviews for 10-1-10

Last night kicked off Haunted House Season for us.  Here are my personal reviews of both houses.

The Fear Experience

Location: 31515 Lorain Road.

North Olmsted, Ohio

www.thefearexperience.com
Two houses cost $13

These houses are super easy to find, they are literally right off the highway.  Despite a lack of a large indicating sign you will see tons of small 11' X 15' white yard post signs all over from the minute you get off the highway. 

Once you get there, depending on the time, you will also see kids playing soccer.  Soccer of the doomed. 

This place wasn't very crowded when we went, but it is the first weekend.  Hopefully it does well because these houses, though short and this being their first year, have a lot of potential. Of the two houses, I preferred the second one, it had a little bit of a maze element to it and I do always enjoy that.  If these two houses have separate names, I didn't see them anywhere.  

Also, they were a little short on actors, hopefully they can afford a few more next time.  But, over all, effects were good, house had a good atmosphere, actors were enthusiastic and we had a good time.  What else can you ask of a haunted house?

My Rating: 7 out of 10

Bloodview

Towpath Trail,

Broadview Heights
http://www.bloodview.com/
$15.00, $1.00 discount coupon available on their website 

Bloodview never fails to impress.  The Legion of Terror is always impressive.  The makeup was phenomenal, the actors are very 'in your face'.  They take their jobs very seriously and really seem to enjoy what they do.  The atmosphere is always impressive.  

We go to this one every year and are never disappointed.  Unlike the haunted school house and laboratory it is changed up just enough to keep you on your toes, and the real reason, even though the houses are awesome, that you go is for the excellent actors.  I don't believe that any other houses we go to have quite the same level of acting that bloodview has.  The acting combined with the remarkable makeup make this one haunted house not to miss this year!  I wish I could write more about Bloodview but Asher is being demanding so, until next time....

My rating:  9 out of 10 

Everything has been said before, nothing left to say anymore

a post on a friday that I'm not working?  Must be something on my mind, eh?

Yup.

Do I go to roller girl training?  Do I have the time?  Is this something I Can do?  I need some words of encouragement or a realistic kick to the butt.  What say you, readers of my words?