No matter how fun derby can be it is still competitive. With all the new recruits this season, it seems more competitive to get rostered … Read the rest

Last Sunday I subbed for The Aurora 88s (Hardcore Corruption) in their Championship Bout, The Marie Warner Cup. I love playing and it was a … Read the rest

Checking the roster reminds me of high school when the cast list would go up for a play after auditions. I only made one of … Read the rest

In my medicine cabinet there is a new sticky note that says “fearlessness.” It is my theme for this derby season. Around this time last … Read the rest

I was excited, but a little nervous, about going to my first boot camp with my league. Last year I couldn’t participate because I had … Read the rest

Today I am a graphic designer. Tonight I am a derby girl. Tomorrow I am a girlfriend. Yesterday I was a singer. Last year I … Read the rest

No, I didn’t get a pedicure. I got my big toenail removed. Gross, I know. My right foot is my “bad” foot but lately it … Read the rest

Discipline has become synonymous with hard work which doesn’t sound relaxing at all. The thought of “hard work” or “discipline” is stressful. There’s no wonder … Read the rest

When I first joined The Chicago Outfit I was obsessed with wheels. At the time I thought the perfect wheels would help my speed. But … Read the rest

Technology is evolving at an alarmingly fast rate while our ancient biology struggles to keep up. Just because we can do things faster doesn’t necessarily … Read the rest