Ithaca League of Women Rollers

“Roller derby is hard! First you have to learn to skate, then learn the rules, then learn the strategy, then learn to skate while thinking of rules, strategy, and 9 other women on the track, half of which Are out to get you. Trust me if derby was easy, everyone would do it but it’s not. And yet you still play. Why? Because your awesome. You won’t be an all star over night. The Duchess’s and Bonnie Thunders of the world weren’t born on roller skates. They worked and sweated and fell and got up and fell and got up and fell and got up. The key is, they kept at it. You have to be gentle with youself in this sport because the sport won’t be gentle on you. Don’t be hard on yourself. Give youself permission to learn and make mistakes. You’ll get there, I promise.” Krissy Krash (via sailornelly)

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