Beauty Day

I was super lazy on Sunday so I had a “do laundry, watch Gossip Girl, beautify” day. I re-colored my hair red to cover roots/greys.  I painted my toenails metallic lime.  And I did my nails (for the first time in months, I swear). This is the Sally Hanson nail polish that sticks on. I

Week on Skates

There wasn’t a lot of skating in my week this time.  It’s been a rough week. Sunday was the Pride Festival (see previous post). Monday: 30 minutes on the elliptical at lunch time, workout at practice: ran 2 laps around…

Pride! Southwest Florida 2011

I helped man the Fort Myers Derby Girl booth at the Pride festival on Sunday. Had a lot of fun people watching & hanging out with Jax in the Box & Klymaxxx. When I got there deJenerate, Ana Fire, Serenity…

Week on Skates

The coach gave me a workout last Sunday & my muscles only really recovered on Wednesday despite major stretching after & a 30 minutes Monday on the elliptical at lunch time.  I have GOT to get better at recovery! The…

Getting into the Halloween Spirit

Just some fun decor around the house.  I found it in the bargain bin last year after Halloween & it’s actually kind of gross – icky & sticky LOL. Note to self: buy fake blood in the current year. Also,…

Last Home Bout of the Season

Hi there Melanie!!!! Last night was the last home bout of the season.  The girls kicked ass (of course) & won by around 200 points.  Our team rocks! I dressed up in my new tights.  I’m kind of loving the…

Week on Skates

Game day today!  Final home bout of the season.  One. More. Win. and they’ll have an undefeated home season.  I know the girls can do it! I’m trying to rest my body as much as I can when I’m not…

Getting Less Scared

I realized I was letting myself be afraid of falling again – no good!  So I decided to try jumping up & down in my skates to boost my confidence & prove I could do it.  Besides, if I fell…