The Laine List

In Pursuit of Crazy Eyeris: Down but Not Out

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Laine

So, here’s what happened. I panicked. Remember how I went to the first open practice and was less-than thrilled with my “skilz?” Well, things went downhill from there. In the week between open practice one and two, shit got crazy … Continue reading →

In Pursuit of Crazy Eyeris: Gotta Have Faith

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Laine

You know the scene in Jerry Maguire where Jerry thinks he has finally signed the number one NFL draft pick, and he has practically killed himself doing it? Now he’s driving down the road and totally jamming out to Tom … Continue reading →

In Pursuit of Crazy Eyeris: Ready for a Derby Girl Beating

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Laine

My first open skating session before Freshmeat workshops begin is exactly one week away. ILWR offers two open skate sessions prior to Freshmeat workshops. During these sessions I will learn basics such as form, falls, stops, and strength training. The … Continue reading →

In Pursuit of Crazy Eyeris: Kicking Ass, Even if it is My Own

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Laine

Imagine that one day you decide something is missing. Maybe it’s something you used to do in another life. Maybe what is missing is YOU. Maybe you don’t even know what the hell is missing, but you know somethin’ just … Continue reading →

In Pursuit of Crazy Eyeris – I’ve Got a Brand New Pair of Roller Skates!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Laine

When I was in high school I played the trumpet. Next to me sat Simon. Quiet, slightly shy, so super nice, amazing musician Simon. Simon, who is now a Grammy award-winner. Yeah! Simon used to listen to his Walkman (who … Continue reading →