#first bout

Played my heart out Played like no one had ever told me anything negative about my skills, my abilities, my attentiveness, or my motivation. Played as though I was a veteran member of the team and not fresh meat in my very first bout ever. Skated smart, skated aggressive, never gave up. Skated every single position. Called off a jam because I took an exit hit that rattled me enough that I didn’t think I was ready to continue skating that jam (btw, congrats Luella, I’m feeling that one today!). Got dead-legged and kept on fighting that jammer. Went to the penalty box without arguing a single call, even the one I thought was bullshit. Lost the game. Had the TIME OF MY LIFE. Won an award for being the most fearless skater on my team. Got my ass in the way of so many jammers. Won the afterparty. I cannot wait for the next bout.

It’s my first roller derby mash up today! Also my first actual game every! I’m excited and terrified wooo! 😬

On the other hand, I do not bruise easily, so I escaped without a black eye! 

1. GUESS WHICH BITCH PASSED HER SCRIMMAGE TEST AND IS NOW DRAFT ELIGIBLE? (surprise, it me) 2. I'm playing a bout with the other new skaters who've also passed their tests against another team of new skaters on Saturday, and this is the most anxious/nervous I've ever been in my life. Especially because I know they're gonna make me jam. A lot. 3. I fell super hard on my back at scrimmage tonight and bonked my head on the floor. Everyone is reasonably certain I'm fine and don't have a concussion (I was cleared by a medical person), but I have a bit of a headache and I'm lowkey freaking out. 4. I already pretty much know which team I'm gonna be drafted to and I'm a little disappointed. But whatev. At least I'm gonna be on a team!

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