It's okay to be jealous that my music is so awesome... but it's also okay to steal this list ;D
(I'm honestly only doing this because I don't want to do my homework. lol)
1. Florence and the Machine - Dog Days are Over
2. Mika - Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)
3. Glee Cast - Fat Bottom Girls
4. Valerie - Amy Winehouse/Mark Ronson
5. Jessica's daily Affirmation.. which isn't a song, but completely adorable.
6. Cee Lo Green - Fuck You
7. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - Home
9. Kesha - We R Who We R
10. The Starting Line - The Best of Me
11. Paramore - Fences
12. The Ettes - Crown of Age
13. Fairytale of New York - The Pogues
14. Cake - Stickshifts and Safetybelts
15. Cake - Love You Madly
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
My hair is green.
(I call it "Dirty Mermaid")
We had an event called the Sertoma Chili Cookoff- it's a fundraiser for an organization here in Springfield.
Our theme? 80s (focusing on SpinalTap/rocker/punk).
And I dyed my hair. Went all out. :)
And I love it.
This is the last semester I have the freedom to do wild and crazy things to my appearance, so I'm taking full advantage.
Here's a photo or two...
In other news, we reorganized our committees... guess which rookie is probably heading up the Bout Planning committee? This one!
I'm super excited for all the opportunities I'm having to help the league... And super excited to eventually get rostered/drafted.
I've been travelling with the team, going to bouts, helping in every way I can... Some of the girls joked that the next bout I go to as a rookie/spectator, they'll check me in as their Life Coach. lol :)
It's been an exciting derby weekend, and I'm so excited to skate tomorrow night.
(I call it "Dirty Mermaid")
We had an event called the Sertoma Chili Cookoff- it's a fundraiser for an organization here in Springfield.
Our theme? 80s (focusing on SpinalTap/rocker/punk).
And I dyed my hair. Went all out. :)
And I love it.
This is the last semester I have the freedom to do wild and crazy things to my appearance, so I'm taking full advantage.
Here's a photo or two...
In other news, we reorganized our committees... guess which rookie is probably heading up the Bout Planning committee? This one!
I'm super excited for all the opportunities I'm having to help the league... And super excited to eventually get rostered/drafted.
I've been travelling with the team, going to bouts, helping in every way I can... Some of the girls joked that the next bout I go to as a rookie/spectator, they'll check me in as their Life Coach. lol :)
It's been an exciting derby weekend, and I'm so excited to skate tomorrow night.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
On insurance, roller derby and my mother.
Obamacare changed insurance ages to 26- so kids could stay on their parent's insurance until then.
However, my insurance company found some crazy loop hole/glitch/something to kick me off at 25.
So, I've been nearly a year without insurance.
Which wasn't scary until I started playing derby.
Typically, I feel I can't skate hard enough or play hard enough because I am terrified I will get injured and have to go to the hospital.
And having no insurance... that's expensive.
Really expensive.
My mom called the other day to explain that in June, the insurance company will put me back on.
However, I turn 26 in August.
So, I'll be right back to no insurance.
The conversation went a little like this:
Mom: So, in those two months, we'll get you appointments for EVERYTHING.
Me: That's a lot of doctors.
Mom: Right, but you'll be able to get everything done and you'll be good for a while.
Me: Yeah, for about a year-ish. I'll be able to limp along a year's supply of contacts for 2 years, and I'll need new glasses, but everything should be fine. BUT that's two years without insurance.
Mom: Yeah.
Me: Two years is a long time. But that's not to say I won't get a job that will offer me benefits. It just scares me that I won't have insurance while I play derby.
Mom: Well, things happen.
Me: Right. Things happen. Expensive things happen when you get injured.
Mom: Don't worry about it. Hospitals work with you.
Well. It made me feel a little better to know that A, if shit happens, shit will work out. And B, that I think my mom has finally warmed up to the idea of me playing derby.
It might not sound like much, but that last little bit my mother said to me is almost consent, if you will.
My mind is resting easier after that conversation.
Hopefully I'll play harder now. ;D
However, my insurance company found some crazy loop hole/glitch/something to kick me off at 25.
So, I've been nearly a year without insurance.
Which wasn't scary until I started playing derby.
Typically, I feel I can't skate hard enough or play hard enough because I am terrified I will get injured and have to go to the hospital.
And having no insurance... that's expensive.
Really expensive.
My mom called the other day to explain that in June, the insurance company will put me back on.
However, I turn 26 in August.
So, I'll be right back to no insurance.
The conversation went a little like this:
Mom: So, in those two months, we'll get you appointments for EVERYTHING.
Me: That's a lot of doctors.
Mom: Right, but you'll be able to get everything done and you'll be good for a while.
Me: Yeah, for about a year-ish. I'll be able to limp along a year's supply of contacts for 2 years, and I'll need new glasses, but everything should be fine. BUT that's two years without insurance.
Mom: Yeah.
Me: Two years is a long time. But that's not to say I won't get a job that will offer me benefits. It just scares me that I won't have insurance while I play derby.
Mom: Well, things happen.
Me: Right. Things happen. Expensive things happen when you get injured.
Mom: Don't worry about it. Hospitals work with you.
Well. It made me feel a little better to know that A, if shit happens, shit will work out. And B, that I think my mom has finally warmed up to the idea of me playing derby.
It might not sound like much, but that last little bit my mother said to me is almost consent, if you will.
My mind is resting easier after that conversation.
Hopefully I'll play harder now. ;D
It's been a while.
I haven't written in a while because I haven't done anything worth writing about.
I've been sick with the Derby-Itis/Derby-sickness/Derby-flu for the past week.
Lazy and sick and whining. I'm a real terror when I'm sick.
But. I'm getting better. I still have serious man-voice and cough from time to time, but I'm getting better. (I daresay the coffee has been helping ;D)
I experienced my first BOD meeting. It was interesting. I'm excited (and nervous) to see the inner-workings of the league.
Although sometimes I do feel a little in over my head being a rookie in my elected position, my fellow Skater Reps are really helping me out. :)
What else? Hmm.....
Nothing, really. I've been rocking out to Glee's version of Baby by Justin Bieber all day because I'm a big nerd. :D
well, that's about it for now. The RDWC is almost over, even though I feel like I lost a week being sick. So, I'll have to work harder after the Challenge is over so I can look awesome for Rollercon ;D
I've been sick with the Derby-Itis/Derby-sickness/Derby-flu for the past week.
Lazy and sick and whining. I'm a real terror when I'm sick.
But. I'm getting better. I still have serious man-voice and cough from time to time, but I'm getting better. (I daresay the coffee has been helping ;D)
I experienced my first BOD meeting. It was interesting. I'm excited (and nervous) to see the inner-workings of the league.
Although sometimes I do feel a little in over my head being a rookie in my elected position, my fellow Skater Reps are really helping me out. :)
What else? Hmm.....
Nothing, really. I've been rocking out to Glee's version of Baby by Justin Bieber all day because I'm a big nerd. :D
well, that's about it for now. The RDWC is almost over, even though I feel like I lost a week being sick. So, I'll have to work harder after the Challenge is over so I can look awesome for Rollercon ;D
Monday, February 7, 2011
I caught the -Itis.
Not a happy camper.
I finally caught the derby sickness.
And I will tell you that when I'm sick, calories don't count.
Which is, of course, nonsense. But right now, I want egg drop soup and beef and broccoli. Stat.
Also, my uterus is about to jumpstart into life here soon.
UGH to be a lady is difficult!
In other news... there is no other news. I'm going back to bed.
OH. PS. I got a spot on our Board of Directors! The only rookie, woot!
I finally caught the derby sickness.
And I will tell you that when I'm sick, calories don't count.
Which is, of course, nonsense. But right now, I want egg drop soup and beef and broccoli. Stat.
Also, my uterus is about to jumpstart into life here soon.
UGH to be a lady is difficult!
In other news... there is no other news. I'm going back to bed.
OH. PS. I got a spot on our Board of Directors! The only rookie, woot!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Whoops. Forgot to update....
It's been a few days. But nothing really awesome has happened to report...
I fell off the wagon a few times.
Can you blame me though? We've had FOUR snow days with no classes.
So, of course, we drank a lot and ate bad things.
HOWEVER. I guess this is pretty awesome... I dunno if anyone else has experienced this- My portion size has gotten smaller without me even noticing. AND I ate some fried zucchini/mushrooms today with, I won't lie, fries and a Monte Cristo sandwich... and then proceeded to barf because my system is no longer used to the fried business.
I guess I could count that among triumphs...
In other news... along with snow days, practice/league meeting/elections were cancelled, too.. Which is a total bummer as far as workouts go.
BUT. I've been working really hard with the video. I've stopped cheating a lot of the stuff (except planks, because they make my shoulders hurt.. but after talking to other girls, I've found a few ways to try and modify them so it doesn't hurt quite as bad). I also found a way to modify the lunges so my knees don't hurt quite so bad.. I feel like such an old woman with a falling-apart body the way things make me hurt.
Anyway. I've stopped being a puss. So, my muscles are sore. And I like it.
I've been a little discouraged because of the lack of weight loss and inches.
But my roommate said tonight "I noticed your ass and legs looked really great tonight while we were skating."
I laughed and said "Really??"
She said... "Yeah, but it could've been the jeans. Those are HOT jeans!"
(I recently bought my first pair of premiere denim. A pair of Silver jeans. Perfect in every way.)
A few of us went to session skate tonight. It was, of course, fun. I love session skating. Good pals, good times.
I'm still looking for a set of wheels to buy.
I've been told of Mojos and GRods and Lowboys and Poisons and lots of other wheels... and I still can't make a decision to save my life because currently, our floor is slicker than snot (please excuse the honky expression. lol)... BUT I know we're having it re-lacquered really soon. Which will make it sticky.
I'm not sure if I should keep skating on my rookie Radar Demons until I fall in love with a pair, or buy two pairs now with my student loan money.
Thoughts?
I'm also buying new pads. My protecs don't really protect my knees at all. (haha, pun... see what I did there? lol) So, I'm buying 187s, because they're the best. Falling on pillows is what I hear most.
I considered Smith Scabs Psycho pads because they're beautiful. But I'm not sure their sizing would work on a pear-shaped gal like myself.
Hmm. Anyway, I'm gonna go drink another gallon of water and go to sleep!
Goodnight!!
xox.
I fell off the wagon a few times.
Can you blame me though? We've had FOUR snow days with no classes.
So, of course, we drank a lot and ate bad things.
HOWEVER. I guess this is pretty awesome... I dunno if anyone else has experienced this- My portion size has gotten smaller without me even noticing. AND I ate some fried zucchini/mushrooms today with, I won't lie, fries and a Monte Cristo sandwich... and then proceeded to barf because my system is no longer used to the fried business.
I guess I could count that among triumphs...
In other news... along with snow days, practice/league meeting/elections were cancelled, too.. Which is a total bummer as far as workouts go.
BUT. I've been working really hard with the video. I've stopped cheating a lot of the stuff (except planks, because they make my shoulders hurt.. but after talking to other girls, I've found a few ways to try and modify them so it doesn't hurt quite as bad). I also found a way to modify the lunges so my knees don't hurt quite so bad.. I feel like such an old woman with a falling-apart body the way things make me hurt.
Anyway. I've stopped being a puss. So, my muscles are sore. And I like it.
I've been a little discouraged because of the lack of weight loss and inches.
But my roommate said tonight "I noticed your ass and legs looked really great tonight while we were skating."
I laughed and said "Really??"
She said... "Yeah, but it could've been the jeans. Those are HOT jeans!"
(I recently bought my first pair of premiere denim. A pair of Silver jeans. Perfect in every way.)
A few of us went to session skate tonight. It was, of course, fun. I love session skating. Good pals, good times.
I'm still looking for a set of wheels to buy.
I've been told of Mojos and GRods and Lowboys and Poisons and lots of other wheels... and I still can't make a decision to save my life because currently, our floor is slicker than snot (please excuse the honky expression. lol)... BUT I know we're having it re-lacquered really soon. Which will make it sticky.
I'm not sure if I should keep skating on my rookie Radar Demons until I fall in love with a pair, or buy two pairs now with my student loan money.
Thoughts?
I'm also buying new pads. My protecs don't really protect my knees at all. (haha, pun... see what I did there? lol) So, I'm buying 187s, because they're the best. Falling on pillows is what I hear most.
I considered Smith Scabs Psycho pads because they're beautiful. But I'm not sure their sizing would work on a pear-shaped gal like myself.
Hmm. Anyway, I'm gonna go drink another gallon of water and go to sleep!
Goodnight!!
xox.
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