It's transfer season in my league. 1 teammate is going to another league & 4 are going to other teams. No heads up, questionable excuses. We now have 8 skaters while another team has 17. I'm having some negative feels that I need to sort through.

Helmet decor update. Because I was bored waiting for our practice space to open up yesterday.

#rollerderby #helmet #cyberpunk2077

This is the stuff I'll miss when the day comes that I can't play anymore.

But we won last night! It was a hell of a nail biter!! #rollerderby #assassinationCity

Game on Saturday! Our travel team is insane, they've got a game that morning out of town then coming back to play home team that evening. That means some of our opponents are going to be tired.. But it also means some of my teammates will be tired. Crossing fingers for energy and cool heads.

Had a VERY frustrating game on Saturday night; we did exactly what we said we wouldn't & let them lead the pace. Also had a rookie ref crew which was...interesting. It happens, though. Regroup & come back stronger at the next game. and hopefully maybe not get a migraine at the next game. 😖

Some big time imposter syndrome feels
Stats were sent out from our game last month. I had the highest stats on my team (in general) & I immediately think there must be errors. I keep checking discord to for a revision to be posted up as there is no way that's right. I'm only starting my 4th season.

The Brooklyn Public Library has announced that any teenager in America is now eligible for a Brooklyn Public Library card.
Teens can sign out ebooks + audiobooks 
The move is designed to combat censorship, with some titles listed as "always available."

www.bklynlibrary.org/media/press/...

Last weekend was fun & a great game! I got nervous there towards the end but we held out. I'm pleased with the way I played & the way we all played together. It's going to be a good season 💜💜 Next game is going to be a HARD win.. but I think we're up for it.

That slow-mo jam! 😂 😂 😂 🤌🤌

#yallstars #rollerderby

The rise of roller derby all across the country has been leading to this time and place where they are the islands of acceptance and tolerance in this country that is trending towards hate. If you're scared find your local team. You will have an immediate support system.

Thinking you're doing pretty well in a mashup bout & then seeing the video of you... Not. Then hearing the video was sent to coach to check out. The dread is real! #rollerderby #coachseesall

I told my hubs that a downside to #rollerderby is making fantastic friends to potentially 'lose' them to retirement/transfers. To assist in empathizing, he likened it to the military - losing squad mates to unfortunate death or living too far away after going home. 🤔

Working out with hypermobility is one of this most frustrating things. Not only because of body issues in general but for people think they're being helpful by trying to 'fix' how I do things. I -have- to adjust my form to account for the hypermobility or its ineffective. </endrant>

Team practice during off season? Why of course! We have some titles to get back next season. It's going to be so cold 🥶 I'm spoiled by indoor practice spaces! (I'm also a wimpy Texan who thinks it's chilly/cold out)

#rollerderby

Derby team drama can be tough.. it's inevitable that disagreements are going to happen but it's weird when it feels like it makes the whole dynamic of the team shift. How do you handle team conflicts?

And so the off-season begins. I am -determined- to do off season work outs for a change. I'm not screwing around next season.. More aggressive is the 2025 season goal!