After a 27 year absence I laced up some roller skates last October. Purchased custom made skates in December and have now put my name down for the local Roller Derby league.
As a child I always felt freedom and love for skating.
I informed a friend of my new purchase and he exclaimed. “Veronica, people our age are getting away from those kind of sports, you know the ones, where agility and balance are needed.” To that I laughed and shook my head in agreement.
This is precisely why I had never put my skates back on.
Fear of falling and injuring myself, fear of peoples response to me while on skates and of my discussions with them about my love of roller skating.
How times have changed. I no longer fear……..
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Reblogged this on ABC of Spirit Talk with Carolyn Page and commented:
I’d love to share my beautiful daughter’s most recent post highlighting her newest adventure. Roller Skating! Not only is she currently enjoying this new/old activity; Veronica has entered her name for the local Roller Derby League. ๐ Go Vronnie! ๐
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Wonderful!!! Yay!!!
Best of luck for the derby!
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Thanks Resa, I catch up with the team this Thursday and start my training next week. Trying to stay calm ๐
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I saw this from Carolyn’s blog & wanted to wish you the best with getting into the Derby League! I’ve always wanted to give skating a go but never have, so I think it’s awesome you’ve got back into it ๐
Caz xx
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Caz, thanks for the best wishes. ๐
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I am glad you are doing this, and even enjoying it.
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Moushmi, Iโm loving it. ๐๐
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I love the excitement from new derby skaters!! Good luck in your derby journey
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Thanks Storm, 4th week of training twice a week with a boot camp thrown in for good luck. Having a ball or should I say having a rolling good time. ๐
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I can not do roller skating, It’s a pity, because it’s great fun
greetings
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Greetings, I most certainly find skating a lot of fun. Wishing you the best finding your fun.
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