It wasn't quite as positive an experience as i had anticipated. I could hard stay upright on the skates on the land, never mind on ice. I would move and my boot would roll inwards. I was really hoping i would be able to move very slowly around the rink we no arms, but i was clutching onto the barrier for dear life legs getting further and further apart into the splits. Pin, who went with me, was so much better.

Any tips for improving? I may go for a public session Saturday evening to try some larger skates (the ones i had were very tight, which may not have helped), and with and without thick socks. Also to practice, but be able to rest in between.

I'm not very fit, well not fit at all, so i guess that wouldn't help.

I really need a massive confidence boost and some serious cheering up.

I've rather been letting my tma slide. I'm a little over halfway through it though, and still not had the tma on it yet. I'm not overly worried really. It's kind of nice, whilst i'm so down, to not be stressed over this too.