10 thoughts about my first time rollerblading in 17 years

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1. It was intimidating
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2. The first moments were more challenging than I thought
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3. I felt like a child
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4. It was free play, purely intrinsic
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5. I rediscovered the joys of being a beginner in something
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6. It was hard and I enjoyed it
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A good example to show that something can be hard while still enjoyable.
7. But it was also not TOO hard
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Perhaps that's the sweet spot.
8. My progress was noticeable and it felt great
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By the end of it, I was much more comfortable doing spins.
9. It was a wonderful way to bond with a new friend
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This guy I barely know offered to teach me. By the end of it, he suggested doing it again, which I was quite happy about. Making new friends is lovely. I feel grateful for this.
10. I'm glad I fell once
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Had I not fallen, I would have interpreted it as meaning that I didn't try hard enough. I only fell once, and it felt surprisingly fine.
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