Eight wheels and a brain.

[hannahchan]

I'm planning on going to Open Skate tonight. I haven't been for two and a half weeks, and last time I went, it was my first time with my new skates and it was as if I had to re-learn skating from scratch. So it's understandable that I would be nervous. I didn't realize how nervous, though, until I spent all of last night having skating anxiety

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[wasabi_poptart]

thank you for not typing it "Open Sk8"

[hannahchan]

Ha, no, I reserve that for txtspk.

[ranger_hotsauce]

Just remember, falling down = learning.
But then, maybe practicing Aikido has given me a skewed outlook on falling.

[hannahchan]

No, that's what I tell myself all the time, too. That and "Getting your ass to the rink is half the battle."

[ranger_hotsauce]

You mean GI Joe was wrong? I feel so betrayed.

[fightscrime]

I wish I could go. I have work 'til 9:00, though. I know Derrick will be there, along with other rollerboys.
If there's a roller girl or Tracy there, you might ask to borrow a skate tool and make sure your wheels and trucks aren't too tight or too loose or uneven. New skates come from the distributors in very un-rink-ready condition sometimes.
Also, hi, I'm your mom. Do you have pads? They are both good for you and a good way to cut down on anxiety.
Do you think that people in Baltimore would be interested in a non-derby roller skating class for adults?

[hannahchan]

Actually, I'm picking up pads on my way to the rink tonight, so no worries, Mom! And Jazzometer demanded I hand over my skates as soon as I got them so he could oil the wheels. Now if we could only oil my knees, we might be in business... speaking of which, I wouldn't be surprised if skating classes might work. Seems like a lot of people are getting into it lately.

[lala_lisa]

ooh i'd be interested in a class (although I've so far managed to not make it to a single open skate session w/ Hannah)

[hannahchan]

You could come tonight!