blades...

Sales started yesterday and so did my mission for finding new roller blades. In fact, since I left Finland which is already by far over 4years ago I haven’t had my own blades – so now it was time. What helped in making this decision was my mum telling me that they would be my Christmas present, even if coming a bit late.

So, after school I went to the store where I had seen something I could think about buying. To be quite honest I still don’t understand why all the blades for women are pink and purple and something else pretty yucky. Also, there was not a single pair for girls that didn’t have breaks but for guys, there were plenty. A bit stupid really.

Anyways, after an hour or so of trying things and looking and thinking I finally made up my mind and left the store as the owner of a cool new pair of blades. And then it started raining. By the time I got home I was soaked. Yet, this little setback was not going to put me down and I started my little mission of removing breaks – which in fact was by far easier than the guy at the shop told me it would be – I didn’t even have to phone some strong friend to come and help me…though….shoot…not thinking there girl!

As soon as the rain had stopped and the roads had dried up a little I took off. And these things are a dream. It was like flying. And it wasn’t even cold and we are in January – I can’t wait till it is summer again because then it will be even better. Though next time I go for a little tour of Paris by night I want some company – I wonder – on a bike even…hmmm….

When I finally got home I realised that to enter into my flat I need to climb over 2pairs of running shoes, fencing gear and now a pair of blades – bike stays downstairs. No wonder I have no time.