Sunday, 15 July 2012

Introduction to Roller Derby

Last night I met some lovely ladies - C from musingnmayhem and A from Accidental Wonderland and Chaos (I'm sorry I don't have her blog address) at roller derby on the Gold Coast.  It was quite strange how it all came together - suffice to say that, while I don't do 'new' people well, I put my big girl panties on and went outside my comfort zone - and I am so glad I did !!!!  I had such a great evening !

A was busy working up on the Sunshine Coast and I wasn't sure when, or even if, he would be home last night.  I got down to the Carrarra Stadium and was sitting in the car listening to the Suns game against the Tigers when I got an sms from C saying that they were there and at the media entrance.  While my heart was racing, I knew that I had come this far I needed to actually get out the car, put my best foot forward and go and meet them.  I knew that they were lovely people but that didn't make it any easier - I really battle meeting new people, especially if I am by myself with no support from A.

We went into the stadium and it was so much fun even though I didn't know the first thing about what was happening.  The atmosphere was great.  Then I saw that Ames had posted a photo on twitter of the stadium and tweeted back asking her if she was behind the commentators (although when I had another look I saw that she was taking the photo from in front of the commentators - sorry Ames !) - we found each other and waved and a short while later she and her family came over and sat with me which was very nice as she explained the basics to me.  C & C came over and chatted for a while and then before the next bout we all went and sat on the floor up close and personal to the action !

 


I really enjoyed the evening and am so glad that I went - thank you for allowing me to spend the evening with you and for patiently explaining the rules and tactics to me.  It was a fantastic evening.

So, linking in with Dorothy from Singular Insanity with Things I Know - I know that there are many lovely people that I have met through blogging / twitter / FB and I know that, when I need to do things that I think I am not capable of doing, I am wrong - I can do them !!!
We are off for an afternoon of barefoot bowls - enjoy the rest of your weekend and have the best week ever !

TFTD : Your life isn't behind you, your memories are behind you.  Your life is ALWAYS ahead of you.  Today is a new day - sieze it !
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11 comments:

  1. Aroha @ Colours of Sunset16 July 2012 at 07:29

    Oh man! You should have told me, I would have gone too! I live just around the corner! Sounds like a fun time and yay for stepping outside your comfort zone!

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    1. Me18 July 2012 at 19:43

      I'm so sorry I didn't tell you - I could've picked you up - it would have been even more fun ! Never mind - for sure next time I will let you know.
      Once I got over my nerves, I had a great time !
      Have the best rest of the week and take care.
      Love, hugs and heaps of positive energy.
      Me

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  2. Princess Kate16 July 2012 at 16:51

    Wow! Sounds like a fab night out. I'm surprised Ames wasn't out there playing :)

    Glad you felt the fear and did it anyway. I have met so many friends through my online interactions. It's scary at first, but soon, you get used to it.

    Thanks for linking up with Things I Know!

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    1. Me18 July 2012 at 19:45

      Thanks for stopping by Dorothy. It was definitely a fab night and it was great to catch up with my online friends - you are right - scary at first but I did get used to it !
      Have the best holiday next week !
      Me

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  3. Diane - It's All Good Until You Burn Dinner18 July 2012 at 07:15

    I have never seen a roller derby except on TV when I was a kid. I'm GLAD you have fun! It sounds like a great time! And by the way...I'm stealing your TFTD. :)

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    1. Me18 July 2012 at 19:46

      Steal away Di. I e-mail a TFTD most days - let me know if you want me to include you on the list !
      It was definitely lots of fun - if you get the chance to go to one, you really should.
      Have the best day tomorrow !
      Love, hugs and positive energy.
      Me

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  4. carmen18 July 2012 at 19:30

    It's taken me until today to comment (although) I did read this on Monday! It was wonderful to meet you in person and to be able to show you our favourite game! So glad you enjoyed it (and a bonus catch up with Miss Maims! ;))
    Hope to do it again sometime! xxx

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    1. Me18 July 2012 at 19:47

      Thanks Carmen - we definitely need to do it again when we can.
      Love, hugs and positive energy !
      Me

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  5. chaos18 July 2012 at 19:37

    lovely to meet you in person and I'm so glad you had fun!
    we're always happy to chat ad infinitum about rollerderby, lol!

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    1. Me18 July 2012 at 19:55

      Thanks for stopping by Chaos - I went to have a read of your blog but couldn't leave a comment :(
      Not sure if I would ever get into roller skating but I certainly had a great evening watching and learning about it !
      Have a great week !
      Love, hugs and positive energy.
      Me

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    2. chaos18 July 2012 at 22:06

      my bad, I think the link I left was the homepage link and the comments section only comes up on individual posts. must fix that in the theme sometime when I have a moment!
      you have a great week too! xx

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