The Road to Rollergirl How I Stopped Being a Roller Wannabe and Started Being a Rollergirl

31Jan/100

Knock knock! Who’s there?

Wannabe.

Wannabe who?

Wannabe a freakin' rollergirl.

No, seriously. I've been a huge fan of the roller derby (flat track, please!) for quite some time now.  I've gone to the bouts, I've followed the drama, I've idolized the players. Basically, it's the only sport I like.

I have a little free time in my life now that I'm not a student anymore, so I figured it's time to stop idolizing and start skating!

I'm a complete non-athlete, and I haven't been on skates since I was a kid. But you know what, the people who started the DIY Roller Derby revolution weren't born with skates on their feet, so if they could do it, I can fucking do it! So I've started this blog to commemorate the process and keep me accountable.

I have a little less than a year until tryouts, so I guess I'd better get on it!

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