Here, our pack pretty much sucked at keeping out the jammer. I’m posting it so you can see the glorious pile-up at the very end of the video. Someone fell on my ankle and twisted it sideways.
Eeek.
Needless to say, the shock of that fall took a little bit to shake off.
AWESOME! I have jam video:
I get through twice, but took a lot of defensive hits at the end there.
*Note: I’m the gray tank. I also have the red “star” plaid panty on my helmet. For those unaware of derby rules, this makes me the jammer. The one who scores. SCORE!
Thanks to EZ E [...]
The Good: I’m generally happy. I’m staying busy. I’m probably in the best shape I’ve been in ten years. I found a sport and a group of ladies whom I obsess over more endlessly. I’m active. I’m involved. I’m finding success. All good, right?
The Bad: I’m lonely. See, AB’s job took him to Pittsburgh, so [...]
Horny Rabbits: The Science Experiment.
They couldn’t pick another animal. Geesh, they’re already doing it like… well, you know.
Today was a great day to ride a bike (downtown to West 25th), seek out a patio (ABC Tavern) to enjoy a beer (Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale), go home and make foods (I made guacamole; AB made enchiladas).
Before I move on, why don’t places open until after 4pm on Sundays? Somebody asplain, please. Thank [...]
05/19 practice with Northern Ohio wRECk league was just a little different under the eyes (and hip checks) of our new leader, Justice.
This week’s practice was a blast. It was great that everyone (even the ol’ timers) was learning something new — while I’m not sure of the exact drill name, it dealt with hip [...]
Now that I work for myself, I have to lug around my laptop and accessories to meetings and even when I’m on the road… because, well, when you work for yourself, you’re kind of always working. Am I right?
And, unfortunately, you can only do so much with a mobile phone.
I recently invested in [...]
Ladies (or Gentleman… it’s OK, you can admit to the following):
You know the old quip that men can never ask for directions, hence the reason for the woman being lost in the first place and ensuing frustrations and arguments commence? Yeah, that.
Yesterday, I was fucking worthless. I got lost in downtown Pittsburgh. I [...]
I can think of a few ways to bait my man with food (you know, that whole path to a man’s heart is through the stomach kind of way). Chocolate syrup and whipped cream is too messy — I’m more of a honey and vinegar fan, rather than maple syrup and… bacon. WAIT JUST ONE [...]
I’m working remotely this week, again from (the uber-rainy and gloomy) Pittsburgh. Have I mentioned the awesomeness of being able to work from wherever I please? I won’t get in a lot of city exploration this week with the anticipated weather forecast and my current workload. But I’ll be able to try a couple new [...]
Does anyone sign up for those airline special newsletters each week? I keep finding flights to Montreal on my list. Have I asked already if anyone has been?
Man, sometimes I get into these travel posts, and wonder if I’m being wholly redundant. Perhaps I should search myself before blogging. Anyways, we’re attempting to figure [...]
05/12 practice with Northern Ohio wRECk league: practice was intense for some reason. Perhaps because it’s been two weeks since I’ve worked on any drills, hits, etc. (open skate with BRRG last week was just a meet & skate). But, I really, really wanted to skate.
Sidenote: seriously, do plow stops get any easier because [...]
There’s a lot of dickheads at this paper:
Courtesy of FailBlog, of course.
In spirit of my weekend festivities and birthday celebration, the Wardrobe Therapy girls are dressing one another for roller derby — either alter ego or as a guest (or both).
First, this outfit is sort of what I wore to the Burning River Roller Girls bout on Saturday:
Mel Went to Derby by melcurick featuring Jessica Simpson [...]
3 is the number of personal completeness. I’ve got some of that times two now, or doubled down, err… mirrored. Duplicated! Yes, duplicated. Mother’s Day this year also marks my 33rd birthday. I don’t know if I feel OLD so much as I feel tired. And mostly of bullshit.
Can 33 turn you into a bitch? [...]
Just with Christmas, gifts were difficult to be kept under wraps. Obviously, we live together, and I’m home all day receiving the packages. But one key I never owned was for the mailbox. Now that AB is a long-distance boyfriend, I have control of the mail. On the same day I receive that key from [...]
This is a recap of our Chicago long weekend a couple weeks ago.
Every time I visit Chicago, I have a list of places where I want to eat, and most of them, I never get to. I have had Hot Doug’s on my WANT list for far too long. Added as well was Kuma’s [...]
I know, I haven’t posted much else in my weekly tasks, other than Dress-A-Friend Mondays, so here are a couple photos to keep you on stand-by… until I can find which weeks I missed.
Below is another brilliant example of Lesbian Casual. Ironically, I was out with a group of ‘em for my Thursday night Bowl-A-Thon:
As [...]
“Bruising For a Good Time - Bout 3″ begins at 6pm THIS SATURDAY with the Burning River Roller Girls. It’s Law & Order Night, so LADIES: ahem, men in uniform *wink, wink* will be in abundance, as well as our awesome Cleveland derby women kicking some ass. Rolling Pin-Ups take on the Hellbombers and Hard [...]
I swear, I picked the best sport to be involved with, now that I’ve seemingly become the better half of a LDR. *sigh* While AB misses out on most of my mid-week shenanigans, I’m sure he can relate to a thing or two (and OMG is he lucky about missing the smell of my gear [...]
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