The girls and I when we went ice skating on December 20th 2011 as a way of bidding Abigail (far right) a great journey to Ethiopia on the 26th!
So, as the title clearly states, I went ice skating today with some of my best girl friends! It was really a blast. I haven't been on the ice (or any type of rink for that matter) in a few years! Many of you know that I roller bladed for years when I was younger. To be honest; it's probably still my #1 favorite that no one knows about. I would rather roller blade for hours than read a book, or attend a dance/party, and if you truly know me, you might think I'm lying, but I'm not! :) It's just something that I've had to give up since I'm not home schooled anymore, unfortunately, but it's still there burning.
On the ice today, I felt the most alive that I've felt in awhile. Think that I'm cheesy, that's okay, because a fellow skater is going to come along and read this and totally understand. And it's not like skating was just a hobby. I competed quiet a bit in my day. I'll never forget my first competition in High Point, North Carolina when I was eleven years. My parents, siblings and cousin, Adam, all traveled up to High Point at 9pm to attend a conference at 7am. We arrived a little early so we rented a room in the nearest hotel across the highway. The hours consisted of playing cards, prepping my skates, and trying to sneak in a few hours of shut eye. Before I knew it dawn had broke over the horizon and it was time for us to pack up and get a move on. I was so nervous that I insisted my dad pull over at a local McDonald's so I could pee! I still remember the feeling. I knew I would never make it to the rink without wetting myself. Without going through every horrific detail, I finished 2nd in my league with speed and skill. I was pretty excited to receive that little ribbon :) Still have it.
So... that was really weird. I just gave you guys the "When I was a child..." speech didn't I? Yeah. Sorry about that. Anyways, I love skating and I was really just comfortable out there with my girls. Yeahh.. that's about it. Ohh && follow one of my BFFs, Holly on her blog, http://itsthethingofit.blogspot.com/
May He forever be with you,
Rebecca Leigh
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