A Word A Day Keeps the Dr. Away: roller derby

8/8/10

roller derby

roller derby: an American-invented contact spot and form of sports entertainment based on formation roller skating around an oval track, with points scored as two individual players (designated as "jammers") lap members of their opposing teams whilst both teams play offense and defense simultaneously, usually consisting of third-wave feminists; my new found love!

I went to a roller derby bout yesterday. ate some onion rings, sipped from my rootbeer, yelled at a ref or two, and watched gals rip it up on skates. It was Ah-mazing. A gory-ious and glorious night. I took Alby. We decided she'd steal the name "Alby B. Chyourass" if she were ever a derby girl. I have yet to craft a name, need to be drafted from wreck to a team first. oh man am I excited for my new skates to arrive. these ones will last more than a season. hopefully. I have been patiently awaiting, like a kid before Christmas. oooh and I found these skate socks online :)

too bad I'm broke. woot.

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