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May 7, 2012
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One More Day

Always on an Edge ― This past Sunday, I headed to the rink reluctantly. I knew, thanks to my monitoring duties, that I would get in very little ice time. Little did I know that that ice time would be less than I expected and that I would lose something. There is only... (More)
Posted 17 days ago
Apr 11, 2012
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I Have Feelings

Always on an Edge ― The above statement is probably a surprise to many people. Yep, I have feelings. You wouldn't think it, since I am a "big" woman of darker complexion. Yes, I am 5'6 1/4 inches tall and weigh over 165 pounds (although I don't look THAT fat, but I do... (More)
Posted on Apr 11th, 2012
Apr 6, 2012
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A Brief Intermission...

Always on an Edge ― I have injured my wrists (along with my rotor cuffs) doing who knows what. The end result is forced rest with no typing or signing for several days. I can't turn a door knob, open a bottle or carry anything heavy, or even light.With that in mind, I... (More)
Posted on Apr 6th, 2012
Apr 4, 2012
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If I Only Knew...

Always on an Edge ― I have been battling a really bad sore throat on and off for a month and a half. It comes, makes it almost impossible to swallow and quietly goes away. I've been trying to get to my doctor to have her look at it, but it disappears before I can be... (More)
Posted on Apr 4th, 2012
Mar 29, 2012
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Wish...

Always on an Edge ― I wish I didn't have to write this particular entry. It is something I feel must be said, but I really wish I didn't have to.No, I'm not quitting skating; at least not yet. That entry may be written in a few months at the rate things are going. This... (More)
Posted on Mar 29th, 2012
Mar 23, 2012
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Really People? Really??

Always on an Edge ― Under most circumstances, I don't mind when someone suddenly cancels on me. Things come up, people get sick; I understand. I am not so egotistical that I believe the world revolves around me. The last time I looked, the world (earth) still revolved... (More)
Posted on Mar 23rd, 2012
Mar 13, 2012
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A Few More Lessons Learned

Always on an Edge ― Really, I must get to the rink more often. This would be accomplished if I had the monetary funds to do so and didn't park my car 8 1/2 blocks from my apartment. Now that the time has changed (Daylight Savings Time, I think) it seems so dark at 5... (More)
Posted on Mar 13th, 2012
Mar 9, 2012
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Lessons Learned

Always on an Edge ― Having crawled my way out of my hole depression enough to see the surface, I have learned a few things: 1. Don't complain about your depression to certain friends; the conversation will suddenly become all about them. And you know who you are! 2.... (More)
Posted on Mar 9th, 2012
Mar 3, 2012
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Totally Off Topic

Always on an Edge ― This has very little, if anything to do with skating. It does, however, have a lot to do with, well, me.On top of my other annoying ailments (back, cough, stomach, weight and now knees), I suffer from a sometimes debilitating depression. There are... (More)
Posted on Mar 3rd, 2012
Feb 25, 2012
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Pleasantly Surprised

Always on an Edge ― There was no session on Sunday due to President's Day weekend. That is not to say that I slept in. No, I had the opportunity to work with my ASL mentor earlier in the day. Who knew reupholstering a chair could be so much fun?I attend three different... (More)
Posted on Feb 25th, 2012
Feb 24, 2012
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Same Old Song, Slightly Different Twist

Always on an Edge ― Due to the lack of decent ice time for those of us who must work in order to remain on said ice, I have returned to the thankless job of being Ice Monitor for the Sunday morning sessions at the rink in Manhattan. Thankless is the key word here. ... (More)
Posted on Feb 24th, 2012
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One Day More...

Always on an Edge ― I can see freedom in the horizon and I am heading toward it. There is only one, I repeat, one session left on Sunday mornings for me to monitor. I am almost free! And as I've said before, I will NEVER, EVER monitor again. Being an ice monitor, at... (More)
Posted on Feb 24th, 2012
Feb 13, 2012
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A Slight Step Backwards

Always on an Edge ― I caught a cold two weeks ago. It won't away. Now it's in my chest and I sound like I'm coughing up a lung. I can't catch my breath. I had to stop working out at lunch because all I want to do is sleep. And I can't breathe.I didn't go to the... (More)
Posted on Feb 13th, 2012
Jan 29, 2012
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I Was Inspired!!!

Always on an Edge ― Yes, inspired. Why? Two women are representing the US at the World Championships. "Okay," you're thinking, but here's the kicker: BOTH are LEFTIES!!!! That's right! Or left! Both Ashley and Alissa are lefties. Take that!So, with a fire in my belly ... (More)
Posted on Jan 29th, 2012
Jan 25, 2012
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SSDD

Always on an Edge ― So, at work I got a new title. Nope, no money involved, but the title "Director" sounds cool. There are only 3 people in my department. In my company EVERYONE was made a director, so, it's safe to say that this was something to make everyone happy. I... (More)
Posted on Jan 25th, 2012
Dec 30, 2011
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What the Deuce???

Always on an Edge ― Don't you just hate it when something works so wonderfully when you're in lesson, but when you try it on your own the next day, you body just refuses to do it?That was my backspin today. No matter how hard or how often I tried, all I did was hit the... (More)
Posted on Dec 30th, 2011
Dec 12, 2011
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Highs and Lows

Always on an Edge ― Before I start this, I must vent (well, maybe not MUST, but I will)...If I see one more idiot on public transportation chewing like a cow, I think I just might scream long enough and loud enough to make the gum or food drop out of his/her mouth.... (More)
Posted on Dec 12th, 2011
Nov 6, 2011
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Storm Clouds

Always on an Edge ― I am really, really tired.I have been to Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and I loved it. If I had the money and could find a skating rink, I'd go. But that is a point for a totally different blog; one I don't actually publish.I came to the... (More)
Posted on Nov 6th, 2011
Sep 30, 2011
Skatecat posted a new topic.
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Back On Track

Always on an Edge ― I took a really bad fall on Tuesday. I was doing a flip jump and somehow opened up in the middle of it. The next thing I knew, I was flat on my back with my feet flying over my head. I did a nice shoulder roll that I was never able to do on demand... (More)
Posted on Sep 30th, 2011
Sep 2, 2011
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Decisions, Decisions

Always on an Edge ― My vacation is nearly over. As is the summer, which pretty much sucked. I think I've skated more during my week long vacation than I did all summer. Needless to say, some of my "skills" have decided to remain on vacation, even though it is long time... (More)
Posted on Sep 2nd, 2011
Aug 13, 2011
Skatecat posted a new topic.
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Really???

Always on an Edge ― It's August. I believe I've skated 6 times all summer. And had 2 lessons. I'm watching my hopes for Adult Nationals, and the need to pass 2 tests to be able to compete at said Nationals, disappearing as quickly as the days are passing. Last... (More)
Posted on Aug 13th, 2011
Jul 20, 2011
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Welcome To My Pity-Party

Always on an Edge ― This is a mis-mash of emotions I'm going through right now. I feel lost and alone and overwhelmed and frustrated and incredibly sad. So sad I've been forced to buy waterproof mascara and I hate that stuff. (It's really bad for your lashes; breaks... (More)
Posted on Jul 20th, 2011
Jul 5, 2011
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I'm Still Here

Always on an Edge ― It's been over a month since I put on skates and I must admit I miss it. I'd like to thank the powers that be for changing the schedule and totally screwing up my plans.Happily, I'll be back on the ice on Wednesday. Unfortunately, I'll be back at... (More)
Posted on Jul 5th, 2011
Jun 21, 2011
Skatecat posted a new topic.
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Ted

Always on an Edge ― I was asked to do a post about Ted, the coach who tore me down, but never built me back up. So, here goes...I began my skating career in Manhattan and then after leaving one coach, started skating in Long Island. Since I skated mostly on the... (More)
Posted on Jun 21st, 2011
May 17, 2011
Skatecat posted a new topic.
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I'm Free!!!!

Always on an Edge ― It is finally over!! The biggest mistake I have ever made in my skating career (except picking Ted as a coach) has finally ended.My self-emposed sentence as Ice Monitor has reached its end and I am blessedly free from the chore!!My final session was... (More)
Posted on May 17th, 2011
Apr 26, 2011
Skatecat posted a new topic.
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Thinking, Thinking...

Always on an Edge ― I was watching a video of random people at Adult Nationals and two things struck me: One: I kept seeing the same people. Two: Not a lot of adult minorities are in this sport. I know what you're thinking: does it ALWAYS have to come down to color? No... (More)
Posted on Apr 26th, 2011
Apr 20, 2011
Skatecat posted a new topic.
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Where Was I???

Always on an Edge ― Oh yes, now I remember...In March, I took two days off and skated the mid-morning session at Chelsea Piers. It was a blast. Amy was able to come and give me a lesson on one of the days, and I worked my tail off. These were interesting sessions in... (More)
Posted on Apr 20th, 2011
Mar 7, 2011
Skatecat posted a new topic.
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Blah

Always on an Edge ― It's always difficult to skate a session when you're the oldest, fatest, slowest and worse skater on that session. Add to that a major lack of confidence and a few rude comments and your session is toast.Yesterday, my session was toast.I suppose... (More)
Posted on Mar 7th, 2011
Feb 28, 2011
Skatecat posted a new topic.
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Bit By Bit, Putting it Together...

Always on an Edge ― The title comes from the musical "Sunday in the Park with George" by Stephen Sondheim. If you can catch it on PBS (from the 90s) I would suggest watching it. Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters at one of their best.Going on....Thanks to Winter Break... (More)
Posted on Feb 28th, 2011
Feb 15, 2011
Skatecat posted a new topic.
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Different Drum

Always on an Edge ― I have said it before and I'll say it again: Next year, I will NOT ice monitor on the Sunday morning (or any other day) session. On a good day, I listen to countless parents complain about something, then coaches complain about something and then I... (More)
Posted on Feb 15th, 2011

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