One Thing - Courtesy of Fresh Blood Lisa

Unfortunately, there has been a bit of bad news in our derby world. First and foremost, one of our teammates Chest Blockwell, suffered a broken ankle last week. She spent several days in the hospital and finally had her surgery. She is thankfully now home recuperating. We love you Chest and wish you a speedy recovery!!

In addition, our ref Jimmy Rage's mom was the victim of a hit and run. She suffered knee and leg injuries, but thankfully will be ok. And, teammate St. Zombie's Fire had her car windows, along with the windows of 49 other cars in her neighborhood, smashed. While trying to clean up the glass from the vandalism, her brother broke his leg.

While all of this news is unfortunate, something good came out of it. The bad news inspired Fresh Blood Lisa to turn things around. After reading all of these posts on our message board she started a new post asking everyone to list one good thing that happened to them or a loved one today. It was refreshing to read all of the positive responses. I feel like so often we lose sight of the good things that we have and all of the great things that happen to us on a daily basis.

Lisa, thank you for starting this! Not everyone got to post an answer yet, but I'd like to share the responses she got thus far.

Punky Boobster – Took my last EVER Spanish final

Needlz Chick - My sweetie and I had a lovely breakfast on our porch. And tonight is my 2nd Roller Skating Lesson!

Ninja Starr - I am participating in a community beautifying project and helping to build a day care center for the under-privileged.

Jimmy Rage - I took the Ronkonkoma train today. It's much, MUCH better than the Stony Brook train

Missy Nigma - I danced to the Beatles with the babies i nanny for during lunch today. So fun!

Mr. Bangs - I'm off today after a long week at work...And I painted a backboard for the team.

A.Lee.S - I am getting my hair cut for the first time since last summer, so I am super psyched about that :-)

Fresh Blood Lisa - told the director of the facility where I work, to remember me when it comes time for transfers so that I can move ahead and heal in a healthy environment.

AEnemy of Daylight - I got to spend way too much time daydreaming about a boy I have a super crush on----
I think I figured out what's wrong with my motorcycle (finally) & was able to find the parts I needed.
I offered a teammate a ride home--- Yeah, that's some good stuff for today ;-)

Mega Watts - I matched a shelter dog up with it's owner today by cross checking intakes and missing classifieds. I do this daily and it's always a rush when I get a hit

Miss Murderheart - i took a minute out of my 9 hour work day to stare at momma and poppa geese walking their baby geese across the street. it made my heart swell...
and i love that you started this discussion <3

Young Stunna - had my first day at Estee Lauder :)

Etta Jams - I went running for the first time in months and my knee didn't hurt!! Lisa, I LOVE this and want to post it on the blog.

Please feel free to share your one good thing in the comments field.

xo
Etta