Sometimes, when I think I can't do something, I just pull out this photo from the 1982 national figure roller skating championships, and I just know: VICTORY IS IN REACH!
And even though I placed 22nd out of 26, and it looks like my foot is growing out the side of my upper thigh, I still believe.
kirsty says
Its not the winning, its the taking part……..in a really curly perm, too 😉
Elaine P says
And you gotta love the United Championship States. They sound WAY better than our States. After all, they’re CHAMPIONSHIP ones.
I {heart} crappy text design.
cathy says
I NEVER noticed that! LOL!
Barb says
You have great legs, Cathy!
Donna says
Can you move next door to me??……………I LOVE your WONDERFUL sense of humor and could spend plenty of time laughing and enjoying some sarcasm with you, Cathy!!……..I’ll bring the margaritas!!
Lillian Child says
What a fabulous memory that must be! And a great one to draw inspiration from when needed!!
margie scherschligt says
oh boy. I love just love you. How are you not moving/rolling around in this photo?
Lisa Dickinson says
I have to know the song you skated to. My enjoyment of the photo cannot be complete with a soundtrack playing in my head 🙂
Michelle says
I had no idea I could spit out my coffee and pee my pants at the same time! This is GREAT! I’m going to be giggling my whole 4 miles today-THANKS!!
Kelly in Canada says
look at your legs, sister! people would pay big bucks to have legs like that.
kelly
Leslie says
Love this photo:)
Ok, I so thought of you today!! I just finished a 54 minute power walk with EIGHT running “bursts” mixed in AND LUNGES!!!:)
And also as of today I have lost 15 pounds!!!!!! WHOO HOO!!
Cathy…you are one inspiring gal!!!
Cynthia H says
I think you could have some fun turning your outfit into inspiration for a scrapbook layout. Complete with dangling ribbons.
JoLynn says
“Climb every mountain…” Love the skating pic!
cathy says
Oh man, in that dress, at that time, I skated to instrumental portions from Yes “Roundabout” (that was my opening music) and a bit of Styx (instrumental, i don’t know what song) and a segment from the Santa Esmerelda suite, and then ended with this classic Russian ditty that Scotty Hamilton skated to in the 1980 Olympics.
Nice.
cathy says
Leslie, that’s Awesome!
Fletch says
Interesting how the colors come back into fashion – they are on trend for now!! Relish the memories of success – that you participated and gave your all.Pretty darn awesome…And by the way, I would totally be up to some rollerskating now at age 50. I relish in the fact I can say Relish twice in one paragraph but also that I can stand on wheels (or blades) [sidebar: each year I vote for an ice skating holiday party at my office and drag my husband out for a spin at an outdoor rink] Just because I can!! Well Done Champ!!
Pat Baker says
hee hee
Julie - i can't believe i missed it- Moreno says
My ipod would say Just because you missed the boat, jump in and keep swimming.
sorry i realize i missed the window
Samantha Sibbet says
Hilarious. Thank you.
Cynthia Friese-Hassanein says
She has a sheer energy leg:) Holy buckets that is one rockin shot and the leg position is priceless:) made my late morning:)
Diane says
Darling, way to go love the positive outlook! oxox, Diane
karlalala says
you’re my idol!!!
Cindy Johnston says
I just LOVE that photo of you! 🙂 Go Cathy!!
gitz says
Is it bad that I want to print that out to put it on MY wall for inspiration? 😉
LoriHudson says
It inspires me too, Cathy!
reyanna says
You know… sometimes you remind me of a *kind* Sue Sylvester. Just the things you say… I just love your commentary. 🙂
Thanks for the giggle this morning… err… this afternoon. 🙂
Heidi says
You look so amazing in this photo!
Heather Tarrant says
I love that you share photos like this with all of us! It’s just the thing I need to put a smile on my face. I seriously need to bust out some of my old school photos.
Kelly says
GREAT 80’s photo! I just finished a meeting in the basement with my personal trainer, Jillian Michaels! (;
Scrappin Cheryl says
OMG that is PRICELESS!!! Love it!
Dianne says
You go girl!! I am also a product of the 80s and think I am still a star basketball player as I watch the NBA playoffs! I still believe too!
Dianne P.
ale says
this post makes me smile =^ . ^=
great photo!!!
Jo says
wow, look at that gorgeous leg!
Jen K says
So when can we see the scrapbook page that picture is going to make it onto? You have to tell that story! Music composition and all.