In which Ginger skates (as Ginger) in the Cuba Street Carnival Parade

Writing this at training - my ankle of doom is a bit bruised and tender after spending all last night on skates and after last week's twisted ankle debacle. Thus, I am sitting on my arse and watching the girls go nuts. They look fucking amazing, I just have to say. So easy to be proud of them!

Last night was Cuba Street Carnival night - and we skated a la league in the Parade. My Glorious Public, thank you for the INCREDIBLE response. We opened the parade by speed skating the length of the parade route - I went as hard and as fast as I could and, Darlings, it was all about MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE (sound of me yelling as I fly past you)... Then we walked around to the front of the parade route and skated the whole thing as a League, weaving and jumping and giving out fliers and making a shit load of noise. I only fell over once, when trying to jump over Danger Danger the Ref. Slightly embarrassing falling in front of a crowd of thousands of people. But did I mention that I'm a hell show pony? I promptly leapt up smiled and waved, and continued skating("My Glorious Public, I escape unscathed! Huzzah!"). My elbow hurt.

Now watching everyone practicing not hurting themselves when falling on their butts. Fascinating. Jet slides a long way...

In other news; I HAVE A BICYCLE. At least, I won a bicycle of Trade Me this morning. I am now eagerly awaiting its arrival, I love it so so so much already (and I've only seen photos! Like a mail order bride). So excited. I think I shall name it something snazzy. I also ordered a helmet and chain and light so I can ride it at night. I am making this bike count! The last time I owned and rode a bicycle, I rode to the waterfront from Aro Valley, fell off once on the way there and once on the way back, and swum in the sea while I had blood running off my knees (this stung). I will not be repeating this.

I can't believe how pro-exercise I have become in my old age.