Roller skating has become my jam. The joy of movement to music is something that has oft eluded me. I am not someone who excels at rhythm, while I have enjoyed dancing, it was almost always indoors, and rarely has it been something I do to Disney Princess songs. I’ve always been a runner though, so enthusiastic movement has often brought me happiness.
Skating is different though! It is complex, there are so many new tricks & moves to try to learn! I have even gone into “skateparks “ sometimes & really done (and succeeded at) things that scared me! Things I have then gone home and texted friends like “ I dropped in a bowl today! “
It’s like I feel athletic and accomplished and talented all at the same time. There’s also the coolness factor. Quad skating has become a thing and it’s some thing I can be a part of.
I am by no stretch of the imagination an excellent rollerskater, but I am an enthusiastic participant in my life and this hobby has given me so many beautiful rewards.
I’ve gone to my local rink and taken some lessons. Now I have a bunch of new eight year old friends. It seems like every time I’m at the rink at the outdoor park I meet another new girl who has recently taken up rollerskating. In October it will be a year that I’ve been skating on quads. I have some goals- some of which I have met and some of which I have not yet met. I look back on my old videos and I simply cannot believe how far I’ve come - I can actually decide in my mind that I want to learn something physical and with patience, practice, and learning from others I can eventually do it.
OK I would also be totally lying if I didn’t say something about how the outfits I get to wear are a big part of it it! There is retro dust sprinkled all over quad skating and I am here for it.
From princess Lea hair to striped knee high socks, my skating wardrobe is a big part of the fun! I have built a small community in my town, and a community online (all girls) who also have found joyful self expression rolling along. I have skated by famous beaches, and in my driveway at night. I think about it when I’m not rolling & look forward to my next chance.
So that’s about it for the awesome rockin’& rolling time that I have had this year. Please consider taking up something new. You know what they say about old dogs and new tricks!
Keep on rollin’ 🛼🛼💖!
This looks fun! I used to skate when I was a kid! So many memories. I will have to pick up a pair. Roller blading seems scarier for sure!
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend that everybody start out with protective gear even a helmet if you’re very unsure. But definitely wrist guards I still wear my wrist guards regularly.
DeleteI highly recommend that everybody start out with protective gear even a helmet if you’re very unsure. But definitely wrist guards I still wear my wrist guards regularly.
DeletePrecisely! I was just about to ask for a follow up article for us newbies. Believe me, it would go a long way. I'm tired of thinkin' I've got on enough just to wind up with scratches or actually go overboard and not be able to move comfortably. Jeez!
DeleteYou look like you are flying high girlfriend! I totally vibe with what you said about the outfits! I love my workout clothes!
ReplyDeleteYes! Love what you wear right?
DeleteMusic and movement go together like peanut butter and jelly! They are meant for one another. My granddaughter bounces to a song as soon as she could stand up! I just think some people are different types of learners. Keep at it and you will grow and grow!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement! I always felt like I never had any rhythm but rollerskating makes me feel like I do have some talents.
DeleteThis whole post is so cheerful and uplifting! I am thrilled for you that you are experiencing new things and succeeding at them. Looking at your pictures makes me want to buy a pair of rollerskates. Are used to go to the bank when I was a kid
ReplyDeleteI meant to say i used to go to the RINK when I was a kid!
DeleteHaha ! I understood what you meant and I think you should go buy a pair of rollerskates!
DeleteOK this comment posts over and over again I am sorry but it keeps not showing up. I think it is so important for us to have a way to have fun so that we can deal with the ups and downs of life. I love when you post videos of your skating on your Instagram and YouTube. Siri how much fun you are having always leaves me with a smile
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much! It makes me feel good to know that I make other people smile. For anybody hear that doesn’t know I am Kerriannifer on Instagram.
DeleteIt's so cool that you can roller skate! I have 2 left feet and can't do it if my life depended on it :)
ReplyDelete"I am an enthusiastic participant in my life" - this right here is so beautiful! I love to see and hear about people who love their life and feel blessed and grateful for all the people and things in their existence. Life is so beautiful, we just complicate it so much.
Oh wow! I don’t know that anyone has ever quoted me before! That makes me feel really great! Life can be fleeting and change in an instant. I appreciate your appreciation!!
DeleteI bet skating is great for fitness also! Exercise is such an important part of our human existence & we don’t often get enough in today’s world. A hundred years ago, daily exercise was part of life for everyday folks. But now, things are so easy we have become lazy ! It is an easy thing to put at the wayside. I think its wonderful that you are doing an artistic thing and also getting fitness with it! Congratulations on your passion!
ReplyDeleteWell said! I agree with you how we don’t get exercise as part our regular lives, but I sure am grateful for the washing machine, vacuum cleaner & running water for that matter! It is a choice to make, to engage our bodies when we could just engage netflix right?!?
DeleteI also don’t think I could skate - but maybe I should try it?? I think it would be easier on 4 wheels but who knows? I
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend taking it up. It’s relatively inexpensive it can be done almost anywhere and it just takes a little bit of practice I learned a lot of what I know from watching YouTube videos.
DeleteYou know, this strikes me because there was definitely a time in my life where I used to wish I could have a beautiful garden but I kept going around saying I don’t have a green thumb I don’t have a green thumb. It turns out that no matter what color your thumbs are you can have a beautiful garden you just have to actually do it. That’s what I see here about you you are “just doing it“. My garden and my yard are now some of my favorite things in my life. I’m so glad that you are sticking with this activity because sticking with things is what gives us a great results!
ReplyDeleteThat is so true! We get to create the lives that we want I will bet your garden is absolutely beautiful I would love to see a picture of it.
DeleteI just love being part of this community where we can share together the things that we love. I can tell that skating well rollerskating is giving you great joy and I’m so happy for you because of that. Right now my dog is one of the things that makes me the happiest. And that is why I share so much about him and his silly antics. I love that your hobby includes includes goals, It moves us forward in life so much to set and meatballs. Most of mine seem to be professional reading this I think I should set some goals for fun for myself —happy skating!
ReplyDeleteOh I am so happy for you that you love your doggie! Our pets have the potential to bring so much joy every single day multiple times a day into our lives. And yes, I think it has been great for me to set “fun“ goals, not just professional!
DeleteYou look very happy. Everyone deserves that kind of experience.
ReplyDeleteDon’t we all? I am constantly inviting my friends to join me, and I swear almost every time I go to the outdoor rink I need a new girl who has taken up rollerskating. I always try to introduce myself I’m terrible at remembering names but I’ve made tons of new friends.
DeleteYou really enjoy skate and it remember my childhood days and I really relate it bro...
ReplyDeleteYes! Skating has been around for a long long time did you know that Ginger Rogers and Fred a dare did a rollerskating routine?
DeleteThis whole article is make my day, keep spreading positivity
ReplyDeleteYayyy! It really is to spread smiles and joyful self expression!
DeleteI just feeling love to read your article, enjoying life is really important and if it is from skate, its rock
ReplyDeleteThank you! I would say rockin AND rolling..😆🛼🛼
DeleteI feel happines, skate rolling is so much fun, I am in my old days.
ReplyDeleteIt is so important to keep our bodies moving in whatever way we can. It clears the mind and brings fresh new oxygen to every single cell of our body.
DeleteI never do skate in my life but I really want to do skate once in my life before die.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I highly recommend you try it you don’t have to invest in a pair of rollerskates you could probably find a rink somewhere nearby you.
DeleteYou are look like flying with skate, that's motivating me keep uploading these type of articles.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was fun to think about skating and put it into words because usually it’s just the skating that is happening but I really enjoyed writing about it.
DeleteThis looks some scary but totally fun with enjoying, hope I can start this too.
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend it please contact me on my Instagram at Kerriannifer if you want to get more information. I will always be happy to answer questions my name is Kerri Deitsch and my email is readily available everywhere too!
DeleteIn how much time you learn skate? can I learn and enjoy this in 15 days?
ReplyDeleteWell I can guarantee you will laugh on the first day! In October it will be a year for me that I have been skating!
DeletePlease recommend best skates from where I can buy this and enjoy like you in my life
ReplyDeleteHi Lola! What I have heard is the best skates are the ones that you skate in every day I have several pairs and I had to stop myself from switching around all the time and just pick one pair now they are very dirty but they are my favorites. I ended up getting my first pair at my local surf shop, and my second pair from eBay.
DeleteSo much fun I see in your post, I really enjoy this, will tell you about my experience soon.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Tag me in your post I would love to hear about it
DeleteBravo for trying new things and for building a community! I'm sure a lot of girls and women will find roller skating a great way to express themselves.
ReplyDeleteYou look like you're having lots of fun and your energy is contagious.
xoxoxo
Back atcha! Thank you for the compliment I just hope to spread a little bit of joy and maybe get a few more people rolling.
DeleteYou looks so fit. Really inspired.
ReplyDeleteSkate rolling is so much fun.
Thank you Amy! I love sharing the joy skating brings me with others!
DeleteHere is a few of many reasons why roller skating is the best activity.
ReplyDelete1. Perfect Birthday Party Activity
2. Awesome Roller Skating Games
3. It’s For Sport & Leisure
I really likes your article and trying to enjoying life as like you. You are my inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Every day I just waiting for you article. Really awesome writing and inspiring to me.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I didn't get new skates, but I got used skates. I made it to the national championships in used skates that were custom-made for another girl. I still have those skates. Underneath the arch, there was a name crossed out and my dad had 'Michelle Kwan' written in. Granted, they were a little big, but it worked.
ReplyDeleteThat is the best story ever! Love to hear it!!
DeleteMy Love-hate relationship with outdoor activities always surprises me. I never want to go out and since I know I should (cause its good), I make plans. A walk here, a run there, you know, a little fun stuff. But when the moment draws near that I have to get ready to leave the house... its war. Lol.
ReplyDeleteIn your opinion, what is THE MOST SCARY STUNT you have ever performed?
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