On Monday I showed up for my first fresh meat practice. I was so nervous, I didn't know if I would be the worst skater there or if I'd be able to do any of the moves. I wasn't the worst skater ever... I definitely wasn't one of the best. I showed up we watched some of the league girls scrimmage that was really fun, then we had to start getting our stuff on. I am a student I have yet to pay off my tuition for this term, I have to do that Thursday and much to my dismay I can't afford the 187 pads I want so I had use what I had.
Needless to say, I wasn't able to do any of the falls. It was really kind of embarrassing. Thankfully I have the world nicest boyfriend and he's buying them for me... Safety is sexy! So I will have some nice shiny new pads for my next practice. Then on the 28th I will buy the other 187 pads. To be honest the practice wasn't too bad, it was kind of ruined by the fact that I felt like an idiot. I like to be perfect and letting down my fresh meat trainers by not having the money for pads is a failure in my eyes. Part if me wanted to just the practice when, I was called over, to talk about my padding. Granted I know why I feel like that, I am notorious for projecting my feelings on others. I felt unworthy of being there, which is silly, I have just as much right as the girls who had all the right girls.
The practice went well other than that. I was disappointed to know that, most of the other girls were incredibly good skaters, they all whipped passed me during our endurance skate. I felt kinda silly toddling along, I only got 7 and a half laps... I was a bit disappointed in myself, but my legs were shaky. I worked really hard, I tried really hard too. I am really impressed with all the other girls who were there. They were really nice and supportive. I am also glad that I wasn't the only one who didn't have the right padding, it makes being the odd one out easier.
It's Wednesday now and I am still super sore. My back is stiff, my legs ache and all I want to do is work out my muscles. I am hoping some yoga and a quick interval run around the block will help loosen them up. Lets pray I do think too much next practice, I would really hate to ruin my derby experience with my head it never knows when to stop.
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