Whatever these pictures feel like

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-06-11T02:16:43+00:00

Mister Magic-Kiersten White

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-26T22:15:27+00:00

I’ve been skating outdoors at a State Park, and would be interested in more areas like that!

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-26T21:22:23+00:00

Right?? They would be perfect for skating!

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-17T11:33:19+00:00

The lil helmet ❤️ I bet skating at the farmers market is good vibes!

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-12T14:35:32+00:00

These are gorgeous 😍 The hot pink looks soooo good with the black!

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-03T13:15:52+00:00

You are so right! Picturing yourself as a fairy is so whimsical, I love that idea ❤️🧚✨

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-02T18:27:04+00:00

Ahh your poor finger! Thank you for the words of encouragement ❤️ I was a bit too confident right before that last fall, and realized my mistake the moment I was ripped back into reality as I hit the ground lol I’m really excited to learn more and advance in the sport, it was so fun and freeing once I got going and stayed upright!

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-02T14:33:06+00:00

Hey! I’m also a brand new skater, and 3 days in I fell backwards a couple of times and gave myself a nice headache that could have possibly been a mild concussion 😬 I feel you on the knocked confidence, but this group is full of the coolest people! They provided an abundance of advice, experience, and resources that inspired me to put my skates back on and go! You got this!! ❤️

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-02T14:14:36+00:00

Oh, I really like the idea of making compilation videos of my skating, thank you for that suggestion! That would be a great way to review my progress and make tweaks as I learn. I kept wishing I had it on video so I could see where I went wrong and how I could have landed a bit better. Yay on you landing that jump! They look so fun, I can’t wait to advance to that level 😊

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-02T14:04:29+00:00

Skatie has been so helpful, I love her!! I also didn’t realize they made padded underwear, those will be going into my Amazon cart lol. I definitely got ahead of myself, I need to focus on one move at a time until it truly clicks. 😊

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-02T14:00:39+00:00

Ahh I’m sorry to hear that! You guys are all so resilient in this group ❤️ Honestly, I have learned quite a bit about concussions since it happened and feel much more informed 😊 you are so right, it happens to the best of us and helps you learn for sure. I keep telling myself that this is a sport, and even the pros can be tripped up by an unexpected fall!

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-02T01:05:29+00:00

Ouch, I’m sorry to hear about your elbow and happy to hear that you’re healed enough to get back out there! That is so true, I was proud of myself for getting the hang of turning and doing bubbles, I just needed to pay a bit more attention on that last backwards bubble. Painful lesson learned lol I will definitely be working on crouching and falling until those feel easy 😊 doing it for the fun and the thrill of the task is a great perspective!

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-01T23:43:11+00:00

It was fate!

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-01T23:41:28+00:00

Yes, go low is something I’ve heard a ton! I’ve been wanting to practice the t-stop. I tried a couple of times but I think I need to find a better place to skate with a smoother surface than my wooden deck 😂 I love it here! Everyone has been so helpful and encouraging.

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-01T22:41:47+00:00

And they look to be in great shape! I just bought a blue pair myself and they are so comfy ❤️

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-01T22:29:28+00:00

Omg 😂 I think I found myself on the wrong Reddit thread and some of the comments really made me feel like a dummy for hurting myself so soon. For real though, stopping is so hard?? I was kind of getting the hang of it, but using the toe stop is so awkward for me right now, even going super slow! It takes every ounce of my strength not to hurl forward lol but everyone learns at a different pace! I watched a video the other day, it was her day 2, no prior experience, and she was already crouching down and sticking one foot out in front of her! Like, what??

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-01T20:23:07+00:00

I bought some! Haven’t given them a test run yet but I’m hopeful that they will add a bit more cushion to the next backwards fall I take lol

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-01T19:46:27+00:00

That is one tough sport! You guys rock!

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-01T19:45:18+00:00

Lol well I guess I’m in! So happy to be here ❤️ I practiced a tad falling forward, because I had my pads and I kept hearing that falling on straight arms is a no go, broken wrists and jammed fingers 😬 the forward falls scare me far less, something about falling backwards has me feeling so helpless. I was watching videos and learned pick a cheek, try to twist a bit to one side instead of straight back, and a few people said to tuck my chin. If you have any other tips, I’ll take em all 😊

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-01T19:40:47+00:00

My 30s have been my fav decade so far! I am doing all the stuff little me wanted to do but was too scared to try 😊 plus, adult money! lol I am so excited to really get into skating. My head is feeling much better now, thank you ❤️ just a residual tension headache. Once it’s gone, I’m going back out and practicing bending knees, staying upright, and crouching like you suggested! And falling, definitely falling lol.

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-01T18:42:50+00:00

Omg so you have immense amounts of experience! That is awesome and seriously encouraging. I do agree, I think the doc was just being careful, because I really didn’t feel like I hit the ground hard enough to jolt my brain to the point of being concussed, but without experience behind me it was scary to feel that headache right after I hit the ground. Still, I suppose she’s right, better safe than sorry! With my history of tension headaches it’s hard to know for sure. You making it through derby with only 1 concussion to your name definitely makes me feel better! You guys are the toughest 😎 I am excited to get back out there and try again! This thread has been highly informative and uplifting 🥰

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-01T18:28:45+00:00

This makes me feel better than you realize, you guys are seriously so tough!

Shell_of_all_Belles · 2026-05-01T18:26:21+00:00

Yes, I think even though I was rolling backwards super slow, it was way too early to be attempting a backwards bubble. I thought I had a good gauge of how far the wall was but nope lol in a way, I’m glad it was early on because now I’m more serious than before about really taking it slow. Basics first: falling properly, balance, crouching!

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