Wanderlusting Mermaid

Fear is irrational and rational all at the same time. It doesnt make sense that as I stand at this bowl, one I've skated hundreds of times, I feel the desire to throw up. My heart races. I also am skating alone, which I haven't done in probably a year, which adds to the anxiety.
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In addition, I am riding a new board, the biggest pool board I've ever skated. Add not skating parks in months and I feel almost like I'll give up and just go home.
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As I stand there, I realize this is like life. There will be no "perfect" moment to face this stupid fear, and even if i was with people, I'd still feel the fear. I can let this get to me and hold me back or i can face it and push through. And in the end I am a skater. I know I can do this and will continue to face my fears as I come back to parks more going forward.
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So this isnt my most badass run by far, but who fu**in cares. What IS badass? Facing fears and wanting to run away and NOT letting that get to you.
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And btw bigger boards and wheel bite eating s**t is fun 🤣 at least I got a clip of it lol
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Just another Tuesday at Monarch. First time has been on a board since her surgery. Friends help friends continue to skate through an injury. Teamwork makes the dreamwork!

Today's was so fun!! And Ms. Tinkerbell was one of my fav little ones to witness and work with today! I LOVE seeing girls come together to create safe places and learn how to skate. Fun day!

The evolution of facing your fears to drop in on guy our own. Thankful for Ryan, a new volunteer for helping her face her fears in her own way. And she eventually got it!!! The first drop in is always so inspiring to watch and she never gave up!!

"This is a girl commercial" 👭💕 learning to tale scrape. All her idea.