Two days ago, BCR won our first bout. It was an exhibition bout, (two fifteen minute periods), and we kicked serious butt. It was the first time the Jailbreak Betties have played in a bout and it was a real pleasure to be the ones delivering the schooling rather than being schooled by others. I did the best I have ever done. I kept my left foot on that inside line and held that avenue of track with determination. Once again, I didn't get hit much at all by the opposing team. A couple of my travel buddies from BCR have convinced me that I cut an imposing figure when I get on the track (which has been hard for me to believe since in my head I am so nervous). A few months ago one of our derby mentors (Reba Smackintire from Atlanta Roller Girls) told me that tall girls who skate low (meaning squatting down into derby position) are scary. I'm finding this to be true. And I do so long to be scary. I want other teams to get flutters in their stomach when they see me skate onto that track. I'm very close to getting Swervin' Justice's (an AMAZING pivot from the Brew City Bruisers) e-mail from BTE to get some tips as a burgeoning pivot myself.
I am going to pursue derby in Syracuse. I've been almost sure I was going to continue, but was letting nerves prevent me from committing. I think I am committing to myself right now to give Syracuse derby a go...wish me luck!
Derby continues to enrich my life. And I see it challenging and helping others to grow as well. I am so proud to skate with this team. Time and again we see other derby players underestimating us and walking away surprised when they see what we have to offer. It makes me feel good about how hard we have worked and it makes me want to work harder. Which I will be doing in the near future...I've been informed that we will be doing "endurance testing" on Wed. We are supposed to be bringing our skates and our tennis shoes! Eep! I might puke...but hey, that means I will have worked hard.
On to other news. Joshua and I are beginning to prep for the move to Syracuse. I just made the truck reservation. We have mostly plotted our route back up north. I, for one, am excited to be heading north of the Mason -Dixon. But I am ready to bring my dirty south derby self to the great frozen tundra of the northeast!
I've applied to four jobs and I intend to apply to at least another two this week. This week will also mark the first round of packing boxes and getting rid of those things we no longer need. I am looking forward to the process. Organizing and paring down our material objects will do me much mental and physical good.
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