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New year, new endeavor
Feb. 16th, 2014 06:24 pmMr Jesse and I decided that every weekend day off we had we should try to do something new, or at least something that wasn't shopping or sitting home watching telly all day. Last week we were gonna go to the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, which was on its last day, but it was definitely too cold. So I checked All Over Albany, which every weekend has a round up of things to do in the Capital region. I spotted roller derby, and I've always wanted to see it played, so I persuaded Mr Jesse to go.
We almost gave up because parking in downtown Albany is a pain in the ass, and we finally got parked. I nearly slipped under the car getting out because we accidentally ended up too close to a snowbank, so that was fun. I need new sneakers, haha. Anyway, we went in and watched Roller Derby. That's a heckuva fun sport and if you've never watched it before, I think you should see if your town/city has a league and check out a game.
I said to Mr Jesse that I would love to play derby, but I had never been on skates before. Just ice skates, once. So this Sunday, he and I, along with my fantastic friend Genevieve & her family went to a skating arena in Latham, and attempted skating. Her son had done it before, so we hoped he would teach us, but he decided not to, haha. Mr Jesse decided he'd be better at guiding us around the practice rink, and about a half hour in, I didn't even need to hold onto him anymore! I was so pleased. A sixty year old lady gave me a bit of advice on my form (don't lock your knees, kids!). I even made it out on the main floor!
I don't think I'll be in derby shape anytime soon, but I am very pleased with my initial trial. I thought I would fall all over the place, but I didn't even fall once! I did go really slowly so I think the spills will come when I pick up speed. But hey, derby players fall down too! Lots!
We almost gave up because parking in downtown Albany is a pain in the ass, and we finally got parked. I nearly slipped under the car getting out because we accidentally ended up too close to a snowbank, so that was fun. I need new sneakers, haha. Anyway, we went in and watched Roller Derby. That's a heckuva fun sport and if you've never watched it before, I think you should see if your town/city has a league and check out a game.
I said to Mr Jesse that I would love to play derby, but I had never been on skates before. Just ice skates, once. So this Sunday, he and I, along with my fantastic friend Genevieve & her family went to a skating arena in Latham, and attempted skating. Her son had done it before, so we hoped he would teach us, but he decided not to, haha. Mr Jesse decided he'd be better at guiding us around the practice rink, and about a half hour in, I didn't even need to hold onto him anymore! I was so pleased. A sixty year old lady gave me a bit of advice on my form (don't lock your knees, kids!). I even made it out on the main floor!
I don't think I'll be in derby shape anytime soon, but I am very pleased with my initial trial. I thought I would fall all over the place, but I didn't even fall once! I did go really slowly so I think the spills will come when I pick up speed. But hey, derby players fall down too! Lots!
