After a restless night, the verdict is in

I'm glad I didn't try out last night. As much as I wanted to be out there, it would have not been a good idea for me. I lack endurance, time on skates, and strength right now. I would have been totally struggling out there. No question. That'll be me stretching someday.

But it was really difficult. I was envious of the comraderie that I saw starting already. I felt like the new kid at school at a 4th grade slumber party that somebody's mom made them invite me to. I talked to one of the roller girls and busted out my Slamazon pin. She was like "Um, where are you from?". Oh, just here. I'm an over excited dork trying to fit in. Awesome. Cripes. Note to self: keep self-promotional fantasy items under wraps next time.

I am very confident that when I try out in a few to a bunch of months, I'll be ready. I've removed a big hunk of the unknown for try-out time. I would have been really surprised by some of the drills. Watching people jump and fall was pretty intense. Those were some bad crashes. I want the team captains to watch me skate and write a big happy face by my name on the clipboard.