I got to do something tonight that I have been dreaming of doing for the past 10 years. Something that deep down I didn't ever really think I'd be able to make happen. I tried out for my local roller derby team.
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It was incredibly physically challenging. It was intimidating. It took every ounce of my strength and willpower and stamina. and it was amazing... seriously incredible. I almost want to cry right now I am so happy. I feel like the past few years there has been a little slice of my happy pie missing. I couldn't really figure out what that was. I tried to fill it in with running and races and other physical activities but it was never quite a perfect fit. My heart wasn't all in on those things... not every time.
I can honestly say that derby is different. I can already tell it's my slice of happy. Every time I've set foot (or rather, skate) on that track I have been amazed by how exhilarating it is... and it's only the beginning.
I know full well that tryouts are only the tip of the derby ice berg. I understand that I have a LONG way to go with my skills and knowledge of the game.... but I can already tell that I am going to want to eat, sleep, and breathe this sport..... and I can say whole heartedly, "bring it on."..... and please let me make the team!
(practicing. so fast I'm blurry. haha. not really.)
I'm crossing my fingers for you!
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