love is health
I had an idea today that made a million light bulbs go off to BLOW MY MIND. August 12th I am registered to try out for Team USA in Seattle. Even in light of everything, I didn't cancel my registration. However, given the ambiguity of my treatment, and the new financial "surprises" we will face, in addition to my lack of paid time off (previously spent on derby travel!), I recognize it's not very practical for me to go to tryouts. But what if tryouts came to me? In the previous Team USA tryout they allowed for video submissions of skaters who couldn't make it to the physical tryouts. This year I know they were not accepting submissions, but I am hoping they will make an exception. The way I see it, they have nothing to lose by considering me via video. They keep my money, and still can say "no" to adding me to the team. No harm, no foul, only brownie points gained for helping a sister out. OR they see how dedicated/ determined/ perseverant (and hopefully skilled) I am and gain a feisty teammate. WINS ALL OVER! So, I crafted and emailed the following letter in hopes they will make an exception:
Frankly - I am not as concerned about the outcome of the tryout as I am about the chance to experience it. Assuming their approval, I know my amazing teammates will help me follow through this commitment by skating with me - supporting me, encouraging me, holding me up, and being the pad-scented wind beneath my wings. I just need Team USA Staff to say "Yes". Here is to hoping that they let me tryout via video.
*Photo credit: Levar Hurtin
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Melons
7/22/2013 03:58:15 pm
If you're not coming to us, we will have to come to you! Uhherrmm, just not during the summer, you desert lovers! Thank you for the blog posts. We love you so much! -Melons and Lucy
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d train
7/23/2013 12:32:59 am
You are such an amazing teammate and inspiration to everyone around you! Say yes team america!!
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Face
7/23/2013 02:52:52 am
Hell yeah!!!! Way to think outside the box. You are such a classy, fierce lady; they really have nothing to lose by allowing you to submit via video. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
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Toastie
7/24/2013 02:52:50 am
I'd argue that they DO have something to lose - THEIR HEARTS!
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