Wheee! Bout day tomorrow. I am sitting here drinking water, with the typical stomach twisting pre-bout nerves, about to engage in my "routine".
Let me say something here. I am not a superstitious person by nature. But for some reason, when it comes to derby, I really am!
Which means tonight I have to:
Watch the 300. That movie really pumps me up for derby. The scene the main guy is standing there with his shield, someone charges him and he doesn't move... it's the ultimate block!
Chip the toenail paint on my big toe.
Go to the store and buy a cool sticker for my helmet. I got a new one, and it's naked. Helmets can't be naked. It's bad luck.

Load my ipod with the correct playlist, in the correct song order. It's very specific.

I'm also going to try and get loads of sleep since I have to work in the morning before the bout. Boo.

I've also got to pack my knitting. There's a lot of down time before the bout, and some of us tend to knit. It's totally relaxing, and tends to get you nice and centered. File that under weird but true.

Also, my mom found my book on amazon today! Not that it comes out until July but... hey! That's exciting right? They don't have the cover up yet, but my publisher said it should be up there really soon.
Here's the link: Knock Down Knits

So now everyone knows.. it's a book combining my two obsessions! Roller Derby and knitting! You don't have to be a roller girl to love the patterns, but the patterns were all designed by myself and other roller girls. There's some practical stuff for skaters, and some fun wearable stuff as well. You all know my style, nothing outlandish or crazy, just.. fun! Also, my team is going to be modeling all the patterns, which I'm really excited about. Derby girls tend to have big bums and big calves and thighs, so these patterns allow for that as well, and I really wanted to showcase that they really do fit REAL girls. (and a couple boys)

My hubby Dan makes an appearance in the book as well, with a pattern he designed. I am sure my fellow Libertines will be foaming at the mouth to see his creation! But don't worry, it's not a penis warmer. Not that he didn't try to create a penis warmer, but I said no.