When I was younger my aunt and my mom were going to teach my brother and me how to roller skate. I had all my equipment on and my skates were all ready, but everyone went inside to get something, so while they were inside, I stood up and tried to skate. I fell backwards, unable to stand back up, and it still haunts me to this day that if I wasn’t wearing my helmet I could be dead. Now I’m scared of both skates and roller blades.

I’ve always wanted to learn how, though, for exercise and such. I don’t know how I’ll start though, especially since winter is kicking into full gear and all.