So, I have come to the decision that I am going to start learning the ropes of derby reffing.
This is not the end of my derby career as a player but merely a sensible detour along my route. I WILL bout one day, but I still have a long way to go with this knee so why rush it.
Not only does it make sense seeing as how I can't join in on contact drills or even go onto my knee yet (my physical therapist assures me the ability to weight bear on my knee will come with time) but having such a firm grasp of the game and all of it's rules will only help to better me as a player. I'm actually really looking forward to it.
I've been feeling really out of place at practices; it's hard watching them do all these amazing footwork and teamwork drills from The outside looking in. And the fact that my lovely leg brace cramps up my calf and slows my already turtle-like ass down makes keeping up with pack stuff completely impossible to me for now. So coming to this decision was a natural progression and actually has me feeling excited again.
It's the best of both worlds...I still get to improve my skills and learn through drilling with the team but I will be able to go closer to my own pace without feeling like I am holding the team back. And I will still be a member of the team. My biggest concern was that I had to choose one or the other so that is a big sigh of relief.
Besides, vertical stripes are slimming. (:
You may now refer to me as Penny Lizer. Carry on.
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