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Derby Name: Mommy’s Little Monster
Number: 138
Team(s): Hard Knockers and BRRG All-Stars
Position(s): Any and all.

How did you learn of roller derby?
I know Scarlett Fury from OHRG. I saw her at a show one night and she was wearing a derby shirt. She told me I had to join and it would be life changing.

Why do you play roller derby?
It is so rewarding. Both from a competitive aspect and a camaraderie aspect.

If you could steal another player from BRRG to put on the Knockers, who would you pick and why?
That’s tough…I’m going to say Primp. She is amazingly dedicated and motivated. I think it might be contagious.

What is your favorite food?
Depends on my mood, chocolate, cheeseburgers, or General Tso.

What are your 2009 derby goals?
First I plan to rehab my injured knee. Then I would really like to be good enough to be nominated for a skating related award.

Has derby changed you personally?
Absolutely…I was overweight, under stimulated, and old. Now I am none of the above!

What has been your greatest derby moment?
Probably our first bout, Maiden Massacre. It was so awesome to see everything we worked for finally come to fruition.

What would you say to a girl, who might be on the fence about becoming a roller girl? Do it!!!

Besides roller derby, what other physical activities do you participate in? Hiking and walking mostly.

You lost quite a few good skaters in 2008, how do you feel about the 2009 Season?
I feel great. It’s time to pass the torch. I see vast improvement in a lot of our skaters that were inexperienced last year.

Besides roller derby, what other physical activities do you participate in?
What is your favorite song, and why?
Right now, the “give me back my fillet-o-fish” song from the McDonald’s commercial.

What is your favorite movie, and why?
I don’t really have a favorite…

How do you balance your personal life, and roller derby?
It’s definitely a challenge, especially being captain. I try my best to be organized. Thrash-her has been great this year assisting me with some of the clerical stuff.

Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate unless it’s a milkshake, then I like vanilla.

Who do you look up to, or has had a significant impact on your life (outside of roller derby)?
My mom and dad. They freaking rock.

How long do you plan to stay with the league?
Until I burn up or they kick me out.

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