Friday, January 28, 2011

Today 1986


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The Challenger Space Shuttle blew up
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I was sitting in my kitchen watching on a 13" Black and White Television. As a six year old, learning about the launch and watching it live was exciting. My mother had to answer a lot of questions from me after I watched the trail go up, up, up...then, pop.

I remember that day vividly.


A few years later, our school held a reading program called "Fluency Fuels Our Ship"
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The program was simple, read a book, get a star sticker to add to your laminated button you wore on your shirt. If you completed all the reading, then an assembly was held with parents, teachers and students. At the assembly, ping pong balls were dramatically added into a 3 foot "space shuttle" that would creep up our cafeteria wall to show our reading progress. Each time, the shuttle would take off, Whitney Houston would sound..."Give Me One Moment In Time...". Multiple assemblies were held, and one day, our goal was achieved! Our shuttle made it to the top! We were all so excited. The anticipation had built, the shuttle had launched, now what? Go back to class? No way. Surprise! We had a quest show up to school that day. Not just any guest, but a real, live, NASA Astronaut. Mr. Andy Allen, who joined NASA in 1987 (one year after the tragedy occurred on live television, what a brave man). Andy gave me an 8 x 10 glossy photo of himself in uniform, signed, with my name and his. He wrote a quote on the photo, but I haven't seen it in a few years, so I can't recall what it says. My mom has it all the way across the nation. I will try and get her to find it and post a photo.


Today I leave for my weekend roller derby clinic!!!!!!!!!
Wish me luck!!!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Oz


The art of being a lady. Ladies dress for themselves as well as their moods. Some ladies dress in wild clothes and bright colors to appear more happy. Some ladies shorten their skirt to attract more attention. Some ladies, shorten their skirts cause they have amazing legs and better be showing them. Some ladies, dress for derby. Some ladies, like myself, dress their nails. When I was readying myself for my New Years in Vegas, I did something I usually do myself. I got my nails done. I didn't just get them polished, I purchased a full set of gels...thus setting in motion bi-weekly trips to the salon for upkeep. Now I am caught in a vicious cycle of fills and polish changes that take up time and money. Due to the fact that I really don't have too much of either (money or time) right now, I opted to extend my fill(s) with a brand new product available for less than $8.00 to help camouflage my nail beds. I think that I have just become one of those ladies that dresses for attention without shortening my skirt.

Less than two days until eight of my teammates leave for our three day roller derby clinic! EXCITED!


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New Poll!

Fill it out!

Pick as many as apply to you. My last poll closed with three votes (two if you don't count me). Apparently, the only people that voted on why they were at my site, where here because "I made them".

(Don't worry, I can't see who clicked - so I won't find out any deep dark secrets)

I am just hoping to gather more people participating on my little 'ol blog.
Starting to feel a little lonely here at
Putting On My Big Girl Panties!


"Hellllllloooooooooooooooooo"

*echo*

"Is there anybody out there?
"

Tuesday practice was amazing.

Lot's of changing of the guards tonight, trying to figure out who plays well with who. (Our first team scrimmage is coming up in a few weeks, so time is of the essence) Whoa! Did I ever get sent flying! The ladies where out to get me (I am one of the newest, so I would go after me too). Ouch. Sore. I am trying hard, and starting to get this crazy sport. If only I would remember to keep my elbows in...


Less than three days until eight of my teammates leave for our three day roller derby clinic! EXCITED!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Frozen Water

Water freezes at 32°F or 0°C.

I freeze in my house without socks.
(That was supposed to be funny people).


Getting on with my point....
The other day I got the flu, and was unable to go to a skating session at our local ice rink. The girls from my team were going to learn a few cross training drills so they could utilize ice rink time when unable to skate on quads. Since I was unable to make it, I googled to find drills online that would teach me on my own. For girls who have "frozen water" on their outdoor tracks, this is a great watch for you!

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Monday, January 24, 2011

R.U. BOARD

Addams Family 70's: Roller Derby Story Pt. 1


Addams Family 70's: Roller Derby Story Pt. 2


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Jack Lalanne

Yes, I found humor in my last post, "Need A Lift?", but am reminded by someone who recently passed away (Jack Lalanne) that our face needs a workout as well as our body. It might look odd, it may feel weird, but Jack's face sure looked great as an old man!




If you would like to see a much younger Jack doing face exercises, please click here


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Need A Lift?

SANE: Trying this at home.

INSANE: Trying this in your car while waiting at a stop light (unless you love people wondering what medications you are on). Attempting this to pass the time in the airport while waiting to board your flight, or while in line at the grocery store.



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Friday, January 21, 2011

I got the flu the other night. Woke up at one a.m. and was up and down the rest of the night. By 4:50 a.m. I had already texted my boss to let him know that I had slim to none odds of being at work that morning. After a very long day of sleeping and crying, I finally got some ibuprofen in me around 3:30 p.m.. I ate some applesauce around 9:30 p.m, and slept the rest of the night away. I am still in bed, trying hard to get as rested as possible. I am super bummed because tonight my derby team is cross training at the ice rink. In all honesty, I REALLY REALLY want to be there. So much, that I would go even if I wasn't better. I am going to suck it up and not go though, so I can be strong for the few days this week I have to make any money at all. This next weekend, there is a derby clinic that lots of girls from Cali are going to. There are eight girls from my team who are going. We have two double queen rooms booked (one with a microwave and refrigerator) and their is a hot tub on site to relax our aching bones in. So, derby Fri/Sat/Sun for clinic, then driving back home and heading to derby with our team by 8:30 p.m. Whoa! That is a lot of time on wheels in three days! Oh well, I need it. Just one more reason why I should be staying home tonight and not overdoing it. I am super bummed because I have been so looking forward to it. I am also bummed because I haven't worked out in two days now. Maybe I can do some light Yoga tonight since I have been bedridden for two days.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Number 9

I promised anyone who followed me today a SHOUT OUT!!!!!!

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I promised anyone who followed me today a SHOUT OUT!!!!!!

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Patience

1. tolerant and even-tempered perseverance
2. the capacity for calmly enduring pain, trying situations, etc.
3. (Group Games / Card Games) Chiefly Brit any of various card games for one player only, in which the cards may be laid out in various combinations as the player tries to use up the whole pack US equivalent solitaire
4. Obsolete permission; sufferance


It has been a few days since I have had the time to post anything here on Putting On My Big Girl Panties. Let's see, my poll ended, with one vote. I asked what people might like to see more postings of on this blog. The answer was, more random information. I will make sure and do that! Also, I will be making a new poll soon, so please vote on it. Thanks in advance.

Derby practice is so much fun. I look forward to skating every Sunday and Tuesday with my team. I try and work out at least three times a week as well. I have been sick lately, which is one reason my posting has been slacking. Work and practice leaves me pretty tired.

Today I am trying to fill out my derby bio for our facebook fan page. It asks for a theme song for each player. Haha! I really want to put my real theme song, Wannabe by the Spice Girls, but picked my other theme song, Master Of Puppets, by Metallica. I do channel my inner spice girl always, but I can't let random derby girls know that! Putting out there that you are a spice girls fan is like wearing a big huge "HIT ME I'M THE GIRL YOU HATED IN HIGH SCHOOL" sign.

Until I post again, I will leave you with this....feel free to comment!
Happy Blogging! - Muttpuppy



Go to MASTER OF PUPPETS lyrics


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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Practice Makes Perfect



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Just received the memo that derby practice times have changed. Tonight, I have to hall my butt quicker than anticipated to practice, and bring along my sneakers. Seems that our team is a little soft and cushy, so coach wants us to strength and condition prior to our skating. Makes sense, since then we wont have to stretch during practice time, giving us more time to do drills. Not 100% sure that I am ready to harden up my body, but I guess it is time. I am a little fluffy.

I decided that this is the appropriate time to share with you a clip from Sesame Street, where we learn that we have to practice to get better. I will keep this in mind tonight when I am ready to toss my cookies. Wish me luck.



Roller Derby Disorder has a blog posting highlighting derby positions. It's a good read for those learning to play in a pack.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Oxymoron

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

New Year, Great Start



Happy New Year
(I gave up sugar)

What a busy past six days!

I have been in Sin City, enjoying clubs, fun, and DJ Tiesto. Could sleep for days!

While I was there, I came across a "derby girls wet dream", the Las Vegas Sock Market. If your are at Roller Con this year, then you have to go. There are socks (over the knees in all colors and styles), tights, fishnets, leggings, and awesome shoelaces. Click on a link to find out more, but remember, to come right back to www.muttpuppy.blogspot.com!

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The exciting news of the day is that I got my skates! Picked up the 2010 Riedell She Devils for a steal after we landed today, then headed strait to practice. The skates are amazing. I love everything about them except I have a harder time stopping. I did fall more tonight, but I was faster and more aggressive (I thought at least). Oh, and I bit through my mouth guard! Ouch. Hurt my hand, (icing it right now) feels like a little bone may have broken itself. Typing with one hand is hard, so I will make this short. Take a look at the video I posted below, and as always...Happy Blogging!

Take a look at how my skates were made!




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