I haven't forgetten about you,

it's just been a crazy couple of weeks.

Practice Attire

Shoes: Toms

Socks: Over the knee honeycomb - Target
Tights: Harry Potter lightning bolt - Hot Topic
Shorts: Derby Skinz - Derby Supply
Under shirt: Tank top - American Eagle
Shirt: T-Shirt - Tilly's
Jacket: AZDD league jacket
Hair: Side pony

Nerd Alert!

While walking into Starbucks for my most favorite peppermint hot chocolate I informed Tom that he wouldn't be buying me the box set of Harry Potter for Christmas because my mother so kindly informed me that she already got it for me. However this lead to a very awesome nerd out.

Tom: I think I've skipped a few [movies].
Me: Oh ho! Just wait, there's going to be a whole lot of HP going on after Christmas!

I am so excited! There is nothing I love more than Harry Potter and nothing I want more than a trip to The Wizarding World in Florida!

Some day!

Scrimmage Love

Last night was the first scrimmage of the off season, so for many of us we haven't been able to play another team since September. Thursday scrimmages were reserved in the month of October for the girls mixed up to play our demo bout at the coliseum on October 30th. The bout was called Clowns vs. Mimes, you can check out photos of this bout by one of my favorite photographers for our league Richard Kimbrough here. If you feel inclined go through some of his other bout footage, you might find a few photos of myself, I go by Ferris Bruizer! The Clowns vs. Mimes game was my little sister's first official bout. It was extremely exciting sitting in the crowd cheering her on like I know she's done the last year and a half for me.

Anyway, back to last night's scrimmage. It was AMAZING! I can't tell you enough how nice it was to implement all the new techniques we've been going over the last couple months at our team practices. How amazing it was to have our new girls, the rookies, skating with our vets in unison. I cannot wait until our season starts! We finally released our season 7 schedule and it's looking good! Unfortunately my team, the Schoolyard Scrappers, don't play until January but who cares! I just can't wait to skate!

The game I'm most looking forward to is February when we play the Bombshells. This game is important because it will be the first game my brother gets to attend a bout since I've been skating. He lives in Indiana so I only get to see him a couple times a year. However January is exciting because it's our first game and we're skating against the Brutal Beauties. March is the first time my sister, who is a Runaway Bride, and I will skate against each other. This leaves April when we skate against the Coffin Draggers who are currently 2 time champions, we spent season 5 undefeated to lose the championship to the Draggers. Season 6 we spent in last place. Season 7 is where we make a statement and come back. I'm not looking to be on top, I'm looking to be remembered. I guess this season is just going to be awesome overall! I can't wait!

Official Goal of 2012:

Pay off a large sum of my debt so I can start looking for a home. Mainly my two credit cards, signature loan, and my car. These make up about 30%-40% of my debt. All that is left to pay off after these are my motorcycle and school loans. I say it's possible.

I currently live with my boyfriend at a home our friends own. However he has 90% of the room where I live out of a suitcase at the end of our bed. To be completely honest, I'm over it. 75% of my belongings are still at my parents. On many occasions I have to drive out to their house for one item because it's not worth buying a new item. Ultimately this leads to me being envious of our roommates who own the house. Everything they own is in one place. How awesome is that? I want it. I need it. I will have it. So here's to being responsible, paying off my debt, and growing up.

Cheers!

Cruising

This picture makes me happy.

Bargain Shopping

Lately I've been doing a lot of shopping. Luckily I haven't spent much money which is nice when living in my financial status. The things I've found myself buying the most lately are tights. It's finally starting to be nice out and since it's now "Fall" all the good colors are being released as well. Target is always a good place to pick up tights, they aren't the cheapest but they work. Not to mention they have the best socks! I can't wait till they release their over the knee stuff. Being in derby you can't have enough tights or socks. Last Chance is the best for tights when you can find them. 97 cents for a pair of 15 plus dollar tights is always a win. I've picked up quite a few there, though lately they've been hard to find. I did however find Chinese Laundry boots I wanted last year for 30 bucks when they used to be 120 (I've mentioned these in a previous post). Not to mention they are in amazing condition. I also found a pair of Jeffery Campbell shoes I've been drooling over for the last month and a half for 40 bucks when they're 160 online. Amazing right? They need a little polish but saving 120 bucks is totally worth it.


I haven't bought much for clothes beside 2 striped skirts for 5 bucks a piece and 2 tube tops for 2 bucks a piece. The only other clothing I've bought are plain black shirts for work.

Happy Shopping! Black Friday is just around the corner!

November: Boot Camp

It's officially November which brings on fitness round 2. Last month with basic cleansing, this month is about getting to work. Back a few months ago I purchased a Groupon for 30 classes of boot camp at multiple locations with a girlfriend of mine. I originally wanted to start working out in October but due to schedule conflicts we changed to November instead.

My goal for this month is to attend at least 2 boot camp classes a week along with at least 3 practices a week.

Boot camp is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Practices on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I have 2 mandatory practices a week and 2 optional. Sunday's and Wednesday's are league practices while Monday is Schoolyard Scrappers practice (my team) and Thursday's are scrimmage days for all the teams included in the Arizona Derby Dames league.

Ultimately I'd like to lose a few lbs since I've gained a good 5-10 in our off season these last few months. I used to skate 6 days a week and I definitely miss it so here's to being productive and getting back on track!

October: Pre Fitness

I know this is obviously a month late but I figured it needed to be shared anyway.

I spent October getting ready to get fit. I know this sounds funny. How does one spend time getting "ready" to work out. I spent my time quitting fast food and soda which I've mentioned in my previous post Fast Food No-No. Overall it was a pretty easy task. I cheated a few times but that's pretty average. 2 fast food trips in one month and only a handful of sodas.

Overall goal; accomplished.

Lazy Daze

I was going to spend today blogging but instead I caught up on all the cable tv I could soak up while sitting at my parent's house.

My favorites lately:

American Horror Story
Sons of Anarchy
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Glee
New Girl
Raising Hope
Grey's Anatomy

I also watch a lot of Netflix which treats me very well, they have all 7 seasons of The Trailer Park Boys! Now that's a win.

I'll spend tomorrow getting to work. I promise!