For women in the South, ice skating isn't exactly a common extracurricular activity, probably having something to do with a lack of snow and ice. However, the advancement of technology has heralded the advent of outdoor ice rinks even in more temperate climates, and I had the fantastic opportunity to don a pair of ice skates for a bit over the weekend.
Though always a tad apprehensive upon first stepping onto the ice, I tend to get a little more confident, perhaps even cocky, as the laps go by. I'm reminded of my mortality, however, as increased speed + inability to stop quickly + too much pedestrian traffic = VERY close calls. I'm going to thank the many years of dancing for my miraculous ability to somehow maintain a general upright nature and my butt off the ice!
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