Cleaning, skating and other things.

I needed today. I really did. It is a day off from work where I am actually getting things done instead of just sitting around the house. I woke up early, ran an errand, and then got straight to work.

First, i cleaned out my craft room. Yes, I have my very own craft room! I have not been making anything because it has been so hard to find anything in there, it was a mess! But, now I can start crafting again! How exciting! I cleaned the whole room from top to bottom and, let me tell you, it looks sparkling! I also hung up an amazing collage of pictures that Tracey made me for my birthday. This is a very special collage, because it is so heartfelt and the pictures are of something I truly love and miss doing. Tracey filled 5 frames with pictures of roller skates and derby action shots, even a little girl skating.

If you know me, then you know that I played roller derby for 4 years. Beyond that, I have roller skated my entire life, starting when I was probably 6. I was a competitive roller skater up until 7th grade, even placing second at Nationals. I joined derby a week or so before my 21st birthday, and from then on I was hooked. It was a true thrill! I met amazing people and was in amazing shape. Unfortunately I hurt my back, gained 50 lbs, and couldn't skate very well anymore. On top of that I had a falling out with 3 people that are still involved with Detroit Derby, and needless to say I retired. I wish I could say that I never looked back, but sometimes it's all I think about. I loved it! Why shouldn't I be doing it? I don't know if I will ever return to the Detroit Derby Girls, but I am going to start skating again. I lost those extra 50 lbs, so I have no excuse not too. I am going to clean out my skate bag and go skating Sunday evening, so if anyone wants to join me, feel free!

I am in a brilliant mood, I can't stop smiling. I had a fabulous birthday with my friends and family and received amazing presents. Work is good, yet exhausting, and I am making decent money. Spending my day off cleaning is actually rewarding. It's nice to have a clean house to come home to. I really do enjoy it.

Well, I need to get working on my bedroom, love and zombie bites as usual!

Lisa