Derby... Derby... Derby!

I am a far cry from a Derby Girl but I can't get derby off my brain, so I did what all normal people would do... GO SKATING!

Okay, so maybe it's far from sane, but I had a blast, and outside of being dreadfully sore and tired I sit here feeling good with a big goofy smile on my face.

Eric took me to Pattisons West to skate my heart out, and I did. My shins, thighs, and knees KILL. After obtaining my quads I laced up, and stepped on the rink and immediately fell on my butt. It looked like something out of a cartoon my feet and arms windmilled out of control, and I landed. Glad I got that embarrassment out right away!

With every 6 year old in the place lapping me, I made my way around and around, and when I got tired, I stopped, and visited with Eric. He would nudge me back to the rink, and I would skate some more.

I have to say that I had a great time... maybe my new Wednesday night evening activity!

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My Happy Place

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R is for Ronnebeck!

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