Unexpectedly early for my second skating lesson, but it happened. Actually, most of the gang members have been so busy lately (or maybe I think so) that extra curriculars have become distant luxuries (Come to think of it, since I am not a student currently, everything is extra curricular :D). But I have been slogging in general and a break was very welcome. So when Abhijat (hereforward referred to as the (benevolent) Teacher ;-)) called me to go skating, the short 15 min notice still seemed good enough. Turned out that the teacher had only this willing student for company. So we happily cashed the free coupons we had got the first time round and collected our rental skates. I was concerned since the first experience had left me black and blue in some areas ;-). But there was no point worrying.
By the time I had my skates on, the Teacher had already started showing off his expertise to some attractive chicks (something like that ;-)). So I was left to myself. Alright. As I started, I realised that I was able to pick up close to where I had left off the first time. I'd have rubbed my hands in ecstasy had it not been so risky. Good good. Now remember the words of wisdom. Kintya said to not look down... er ... I'd rather practise that later. Abhijat said to bend forward. Okay, achievable. I had decided to take no support... easier said than done. But anyway, start gliding.
Ok, I am moving - but why arent my legs coordinated that well? Oh...I'll get better. Wow... look at that new guy, seems like his first time... go... show off.
Oooh. Bad thoughts. Shut up. Show off later. Alright, dont look down. Where's the teacher? Ok, there, try to get to him. NOOO. Dont look down. There's that new guy again... so tempting to show off your silly gliding What the hell did I say about not showing off? Wow, that girl's doing great.. hmmm... nice figure, maybe I'll skate regularly and get there. Cool. Yeah yeah, looking up. Ta-da-da... nice music... wow, already finished my 4th round? Cool. Ok, now progress. Here comes teacher, make sure u dont fall down in front of him... whoaaa...whoaaa... he he... what control ;-) Did you see that... I didnt fall! Nice. Let's try swinging arms. Dum-dee-dum... man, I wasnt looking down. :) Losing calories. Awesome. Huh, how the mind wanders... blah blah blah.
And this girl comes along and detects my 'need' for encouragement. "You are doing really great!" She says. I flush a furious red. Teacher comes along demanding to know what she whispered to me. Huh. These guys. I have to tell him and all he has to say is 'Cool'. Wish I'd told him she was begging me to introduce her to him. THEN he'd have been more than 'cool'.
And just like that, the last song played and we had to return our skates. But it was really great. I was to do it again. :) Love skating already.
