Happy 75th Birthday Roller Derby!

Dear Roller Derby,

You have given me the opportunity to learn that "can't" is no longer part of my vocabulary.  You have given me a family that I didn't know I had, sisters I didn't know I even wanted, friends I didn't even know could exist, and a wife (next week) that I never knew was out there somewhere.  You have made every muscle ache, every part of my being sore while you break me down to build me back up.  You have shown me amazing women whom I admire and look up to in ways I didn't even know.  You inspire me to get out of bed at odd hours to drive forever to dress like a hooker in front of hundreds.  You have shown me where the real parties are at. And in all of that, you have toned me, beaten me, and made me an amazingly stronger woman with confidence, pride and a great ass.

And all you ask in return, my dear Roller Derby, is that I give you more than my all, my blood, sweat and tears, and every bit of me.

In the end, you have made me part of something amazing- Roller Derby, and have created me, Slay D Bug.

Thank you, and Happy 75th Birthday, Roller Derby.

Bug