🛼 if you had told me two years ago that i would be a roller skater, i would’ve laughed my a$$ off. oh what a beautiful journey it has been! i teared up a little going through my old footage—frustration, pain, tears, anger and isolation turn into happy dances, joy, laughter, confidence and friendships. 🥹 i’m seriously surprised that i stuck with it. whew i was awful, carrying a lot of weight and uncomfortable, out of shape, old bones, no muscle strength AT ALL, horrible balance, sweaty (SO SWEATY)…i look miserable in my old practice sesh videos. but i’m so proud of myself for pushing through! during year one i practiced a lot and was super focused, but i just kinda skedaddled around aimlessly. i started taking classes from Coach E in the spring of 2023 and started to level up. and through her classes, i met other skaters on the same journey! everything started to come together during year two. -i don’t practice every day, but i watch and analyze skate tutorials and skaters’ instagr...