Best of Cincinnati 2010

If you really, truly loved us, you would vote for us in the Best of Cincinnati 2010 contest. Last year we were an honorable mention as "Best Player-Owned Team", but this year we'd really like to be the "Best Amateur Team". You could also vote for Lauren Bishop (a.k.a Miss Print) as best journalist. While you're at it, why not pick your favorite rollergirl and vote for her as best athlete? (K. Lethal has already been nominated, FYI.)

Finally, you should vote for "Roller Derby Diva", written by Miss Print, as the best blog. Or you could nominate this blog, but really, M.P. is an actual writer, and she blogs pretty faithfully (as opposed to... ). I'm just a monkey just trying to bang out the complete works of Shakespeare. Fling poo!

Update

Whoops!  I just noticed that my last update was in October.  My bad.  I've been a very busy lady lately.  In my quest to become the world's first rollergirl/Air Force judge advocate I've had to study for and take the dreaded LSAT.  I think it went well.

I think my New Year's resolution should be to post more frequently, and not worry myself with making huge, epic posts.  Sounds like a plan.

A Tribute to a Friend

I'm very sad to say that a dear friend of mine, Kristeen McDaniel, passed away yesterday at the young age of 25. While I don't know why or how, one thing I do know is that she was the sweetest, most loving person that I have ever had the honor of knowing.

I cannot emphasize how much Kristeen has influenced me. It's safe to say that there would be no Captain Painway without her. She introduced me to Star Trek. I remember her telling me about this really cool show called Voyager, and how I should start watching it. We were both instant fans.

We would sit in homeroom every Thursday morning and discuss the previous night's episode. Completely ignoring everyone else (and their strange looks), we'd discuss Trek all morning. We were from two different worlds: she was a star basketball player, and I was a nerd in the band, but Star Trek, and a friendship that started in elementary school, brought us together.

We slowly drifted apart as we reached senior year. After graduation we gradually lost contact with each other, as people often do. I truly regret that. The funny thing is, seven years after graduating high school, I can still remember her voice, and the hilarious way she would sigh and roll her eyes when she was tired of my shenanigans.

You will be missed Kristeen. I love you. Peace.

This Has ABSOLUTELY Nothing to Do With Roller Derby…

... but it is stuck so deep in my head that I must share it.

Hello Kitty MMORPG a.k.a. OMFG KAWAII!!!!