So I've joined a gym...

Actually, I joined the gym in July.

I have joined a gym before. This was many moons ago when I lived in Sydney. I ended up going twice and never returning.

This time, I have picked a gym that I have to walk past to and from work. Not only that, when I walk past, the receptionist and trainers can see me walking past and have previously made comment on what time I come in to work, when they don't see me, etc.

So far this has worked well as, apart from the initial month, my attendance has averaged 4-5 times per week.

The gym has quickly turned into the Happiest Place in the World for me. I like that it's not work, derby or home and there are no attachments to work, derby or home there. All the staff are weird, which is possibly why I fit in well. i do think that I completely outweird them all but I don't like to talk myself up too much.

Most importantly, when I go in on and am especially cranky or stressed, the trainers offer to let me punch them.

Now that's service.

Dusit Thani Lagoon Resort, Phuket, Thailand - 12-15 June 2008

Queen's Birthday Weekend in Sydney

The Sandpebbles - Wild Season

You may have seen our viral ads but have you seen our music video clip?

Special thanks to The Sandpebbles who chose us for their video clip and performed at our Love Hurts after party!

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WTF is my login/password???

I have too many online accounts. As a result, I have not been blogging here much not only because of work and roller derby commitments but because after several failed log-ins, I don't want to lose my blog like J1 did.

But I think I've got it etched in my memory now and I will be back.

In the meantime, here's a brief update on what's been going on in the past 6 months:

Berzerker (pictured below with Denim Destructor), formerly of the Speed Regime, Charm City Rollergirls (Baltimore), moved back to Australia and has since joined our league as a formidable blocking force, Bloody Mary aficionado and coach. She made her debut with the Victorian Roller Derby League on February 24th at the Skate of Origin in Adelaide (VRDL defeated Adelaide, 83 to 80):

'Slam Jam Thank Ya Ma'am' has been and gone. Dead Ringer Rosies defeated the Toxic Avengers, 80 to 77 in first ever overtime action.

'I Dream of Derby' (poster below) has also been and gone with the Dead Ringer Rosies again defeating the Toxic Avengers, 87 to 84.

Violet Rage, formerly of the Cosmonaughties (Boston Derby Dames) is currently gracing our shores and made her official debut at 'I Dream of Derby'. She's pictured here with the one and only, Felicity Scragwell, whose photo I stole.

Our next bout, 'Rink of Fire' which happens to be our final bout for this season is coming up:

I'm off to Sydney next weekend to spend some time with my family and hopefully the Sydney Roller Derby League and the following weekend I'm off to Phuket for 5 days. The fun never stops! Maybe I'll draft up a blog old school style whilst in transit!

Slam Jam Thank Ya Ma'am