_______________DERAILED

Derailed and depressed. Scrimmaged last night and the first double knee fall made me want to cry. So the time has come for me to pull myself from scrimmaging, reluctantly. I am not a happy camper but what can I do? This is life and life throws us unexpected curve balls. I remember thinking one time how happy I was that I didn't have any knee problems. It seemed like everyone on the league had knee problems of one kind or another. I probably should have gotten new knee pads then. But I was cocky and didn't think it would happen to me. My knees were strong. I work in disability. I should know better. As I sit here icing my knee, and reflecting on the recent events, all I can do is wait as my teammates pass me by. I am really good at feeling sorry for myself. Can you tell? I will try to be more positive and think of this time as a period to work on strenghtening my core and endurance and not putting my knee through too much. At least I can walk and run. I can even skate, just not fall. So things could be worse, right? Buck up kiddo and deal with it. Yes, I am talking to myself now. I will keep you all posted but I can assure you that Vivala SLAM will not be bouting this season. The Calamity Janes will be skating without me and I will be cheering them on from the sidelines.

AN ODE TO MY DARLING DERBY WIFE FOR HER BIRTHDAY

My wifey is so lovely with her chicken wings tattoo

Her shyness is so endearing and wicked cute too

You are so unassuming and humble naturally

I wish I was more like you, my darling wifey

Another year has passed and you are skating once again

Lucky for me your back because I have a new killer friend

You get so excited sometimes and you smile a lot too

Like when I proposed to you at Big Easy and we had a shot or two

I love it when you mess with your hair and try out crazy styles

Especially when you do the poof on top and rock the eyeliner

Your style is pretty sweet it just cannot be beat

You go from pajamas to glam in a like a minute flat

So when you think of your birthday, my dear

Forget the IRS and all that mess

Think about how loved you are

You really are the best

XOXO,

SLAM

THE SUN IS SHINNING THE WEATHER IS SWEET

I don't know why but I have been having major problems logging into my blog. Finally I am here and hopefully this post cooperates. Yes, spring is in the air, FINALLY. My god, I thought winter would never be over. I spent last weekend gardening and cleaning up the yard. I actually got a tan. Praise the lord!! I also busted out my outdoor skates (read: crappy skates) and tried my best to fix 'em all up. I put my outdoor wheels on them, taped them up nice and good, put in brand new laces, and we're good to go. I haven't actually skated outside yet but plan to soon, especially after an evil, hour long walk over the weekend. I just don't feel right without wheels on my feet. The sad news is that "The Slam" has a knee injury and scrimmaging is not coming easily. The even sadder news is that next Monday is tryouts for the B Team and my knee is still fracked (the censored version of the F word). If I have any hopes of playing this season this is my last chance. I am trying not to get too upset about it all but I must admit that I am having a tough time of it. I am finally within reach of my goals and I feel it all slipping through my fingers. Well, if all else fails, at least I have the summer and outdoor skating. The major problem for my knee is high impact falls. OUCH!! These are not really the falls where I'm hit but more the ones that are unexpected, ie... wheels locking with another player. These falls send me flying and never end well. The irony is that it is never during scrimmage that these falls occur. It is always when someone trips me, just skating around, because they suck. Just kidding. They don't suck but it does blow. Arhhgg!! My inner pirate comes out when I feel like this. I will let you all know what happens after tryouts. Please think of me on Monday and send good vibes to my knee.

XOXO,
SLAM

HELLO BLOGGER BUDDIES

Oh my goodness. I am a bad little blogger. I am so sorry that I have kept you all breathlessly anticipating my next post. Scrimmaging is kicking my ass. We had our first srimmage against Boston this past weekend. Those are some tough chicks! They are so sweet off the track and the minute the whistle blows the sweetness is replaced by hard hits and me on my ass!! It was a good learning experience for me, for sure. I got so use to scrimmaging my own league that I was caught off gaurd by something new. When I scrimmage my own team I know exactly what to expect. I know everyones weaknesses and strengths. I know exactly what I need to do, although I may not always be able to execute it. We are now practicing and bouting at the Portland Expo. The floors at the Expo are hella slippery. I think I am going to have to get grippier wheels. I promise to keep you all updated and I will try to write more.

PEACE YA'LL

P.S. If I find some pics from the Boston Scrimmage I will post them.