good day :) *

*originally from LJ

Today was a beautiful day, a little colder and windier than it looked from inside, but beautiful nevertheless. In the morning, Maggie invited me to go rollerblading in Riverside Park. I had bought my rollerblades a few weeks ago because a lot of my friends rollerblade here so I thought i'd join the crowd.

The last time I put on rollerblades was about 10-11 years ago. I couldn't do it then, so I gave them to my brother. I just don't like the feeling of having no control - which is how I feel when I'm on rollerblades (or rollerskates, or ice skates...), and I'm afraid of falling. But I decided to give it a try anyways. I want to conquer this fear.

The park is very nice. It's right on the water, lots of benches, people sitting out on the grass, fishing (in the Hudson?), playing tennis, riding bikes, etc... The few moments when I felt in control were great. Of course I fell flat on my ass twice. The first time I was starting to lose my balance, so I was resigned to fall and I chose the manner in which to do it. But the second time, it caught me by surprise and I smacked on my lower back pretty badly. Maggie heard it from several feet away. Now my left ass cheek hurts everytime I walk, sit, and bend. I can't say it makes me want to do it again, but I understand that I can't get it right on the first try. I must persevere!

Later in the day I went to see "Supersize Me," a documentary about a guy eating McDonald's for 30 days. It was very interesting, educational, and disturbing. I still don't think it's so bad if you have fast food once or twice a month, but it made me feel horrible about my lifestyle overall. I need to eat better in general, as well as exersize more.

I also got a ticket for the opening night of Harry Potter: and the Prisoner of Azkaban, at the IMAX! hehehe I'm so giddy! (sorry Alex :( )