I feel happy!!!

So, it's technically day 3 of training. I didn't get to my balance exercises or the Pilates, yesterday but I did skate around my kitchen for a half hour, and I did my squats. Squats are already done for today, skating and Pilates to follow (most likely tonight). I'm feeling a lot more comfortable on my skates now, they feel lighter, and I feel like I have more control. Not enough control, but more.
Grace is still lacking, but, I figure that'll come in time. I'm so glad I have a sizable kitchen. It really helps to be able to learn to turn corners and to move on a smooth surface. I'll be hitting an open skate this weekend (hopefully) to work on speed and stamina. Right now I just want to be comfortable on wheels and have my legs not turn to rubber when I've been in them for a long time. Once I start hitting regular practices then I expect the finesse I am missing now.
Healing news! The pinkie, while still painful, is much better. I tape it up for taking care of things that cause it some grief, like diaper changes and coffee cup hefting. :p I let it out of the tape at bedtime and when it gets sweaty. It's a good thing I heal so quickly, I think it's going to come in handy.
The elbow scrapes are healing up quick too. The gorier one will still occasionally ooze (it's a really good scrape, that one) but it's not a big deal. My butt bruise still hurts, rolling over on it is not fun.
But I feel great! I'm really proud of the work I'm putting in, and will be putting in, to this, and I'm so excited to get out there and get serious. I've never done competitive sport before, outside of P.E. and even then, it's P.E. who cares, you know?
It's a small update, but I fully intend to update daily. I am looking at my Blog as a way to measure my progress, and to help me keep my sense of humor intact during the inevitable injuries. :)