Well, I've had most of the past week off in order to refresh and recuperate my brain. I've also had one of the best weeks EVER!
On Saturday, BM and I went shopping in the city. I visited my (now) favourite store in the world and walked out a little depleted financially but very happy with my new shirts and cufflinks. I also bought a new pair of jeans. I quite enjoyed buying clothes in person.
Sunday. Sunday was a very good day indeed. Yes.
Monday, went to work and cleared my desk.
On Tuesday, BM and I got on our bikes and visited my old stomping ground, Coles at Richmond Plaza. Then we went into town and strolled around. I picked up 'Hip Hotels Atlas' by Herbert Ypma. One day I will have ALL of this series.
Tuesday night, BM, LDR and I convened at Melbourne Museum for roller derby training. Joining us were Miss Minx, Betty Bamalam, Miss Malice, Hidden Magenta, Ket and Cherry Rockette. We were meant to be meeting Otto and Lisa from the US but they didn't turn up until after we left.
Wednesday, CT and I ventured into the city where I had my passport photos done. We had a spot of lunch then returned home. I headed back to the museum that night and met up with Betty, Cherry, Otto and Lisa and we had a skate around. I asked Lisa to teach me to cross-step but seeing as balance has never been my friend, I decided to have a go at the double knee, single knee and 180 degree knee slides.
Can I just say how much I enjoy falling down on my skates and scrambling up... I must have thrown myself down 50 times. My pads are scuffed, my skates are scuffed... I love it!
Thursday night we went to Caribbean Gardens Rollerama and met more future rollergirls including Jo No Mercy, Miss Mayhem, Denim Destroyer, Hetty Machete, Jess and Lex, and had a social skate. Scoresby is an interesting place. Power-sliding on a rink is a lot safer than on concrete pavers.
Friday morning I headed off to VicRoads and got my driving learner's permit. I now have photo ID! Then I went to the local cop shop to have a stat dec signed and then sent off my passport renewal forms. The rest of Friday was a blur as there was much celebrating going on and general booziness.
Today is a rest day. Tomorrow we have skate training. Betty, Minx and Magenta have gone to Brisbane for the Australian Roller Derby Association Launch Night and Demonstration. Tuesday we'll be starting regimented training.
One day... one day I'll be able to cross-step turn.
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Can I see you some wrist guards? (Or do I need a better prescription?)
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