First of all the reason I hv not updated for so long is not coz I was so busy or forgot my password, simply because I didn't want to. Felt good to hide away from the ppl, the crowd. 
Loved it! Lot of ppl think I stopped sk8in' which is not true. 
I hv just been doing it on my own. My own way.
Someone told me the other day I should start writing children books. Kinda agree with him.. So here is the story for tonight:

Once upon a time there lived an odd little girl whose only friend in the world was her poppy dog. She had an amazing summer visiting loads of new random places, n of course her hometown to see her much loved doggy. She finished her european trip this year in Holland. Stuck in the country actually. There were no night trains she sadly observed. So went to join some locals who invited her to a VIP party. She agreed to help them sorting out the place next morning, also had to try all the shots n a wide range of beers if wanted to stay.

Next thing she can remember waking up in hosp in Manchester. Tried to puzzle it out what an earth could hv happened but when she saw a pic of herself taken in Belgium the night before, just gave it up. She must hv been stoned. But this much? Finding a real stone in her throat is just absurd. Appearently she has this special ability to grow stones in her throat. This 1 just kept on growing n growing until she could no speak, swallow or breath. She was welcomed by the doc that morning who told her the brill news: Her throat needs to be cut open n her precious stone needs to be taken out along with her gland. Hoped she was just halucinating from the other night. Hell no!

One night two bumblebee families decided to build their nests right next to her window. Which was obviously open. They annoyed her a lot by being noisy. She managed to fall out of her bed as well as her little stone from her throat. It was 3 in the morning and the nurse had to call the bee keepers out to the ward.
"Get off my bumblebees!!"-shouted the girl.
"They're my friends, they saved my life." she ghasped.
All eyes were fixed on her. She felt tired to explain it all and kinda inappropriate at 4 in the mo. So just let them think she is mental. She treasures the little yellow stone in a special case. Soon she was out hosp. No operation needed! YET.
She was suggested not to move anywhere far untill it's sorted. Since it's just came out of nowhere it might happen again. So she is staying in the UK n the EU for now, n trying to survive here. Soon she will be off to those places she has been dreaming of to go.. Although it isn't easy here, surviving is gonna B tripple hard over there I guess.

Check out the highlights of her diary from the past 2 months bellow:

"-I came close to being robbed tonight, after a house party!
Thought those guys were there too n just trying to fool me coz I nearly cooked their dog. Freakin lunatics they were! Dragged me in the car, where I threw up, broke it open n run for my life. Ok I actually hided in a bush."

"-I'm not a big drinker but occiasionaly the drunk fairies visit me.
Especially when there's an after party. I hv a cocktail or two...
Still I was shocked when getting up in front of a group of ppl n someone accused me of beating him up in front of the doorman at a club. Just don't understand why my nose was smashed that morning. Can't remember at all. Hangover 3 should be based on this adventure. Sure I got a tattoo as well just not found it yet.. Though I'm a bit scared to find out what really happened last night."

"-After all that skating, managed to stay safe. No injuries at all. Today I walked into a wall hurting my hand, it's all covered in blood, scars everywhere. I'll get my skates on next time I go for a walk. I rely on my skates more than my shuz or any other parts of my wardrobe. We became so attached, now we're inseparable."

"-Someone threw bricks at my coach window while on the way to London. Why is everyone after me?"

"-Dear diary, I've been up for about 54 hours with no sleep, I'm now seeing shadows, hearing things, can barely remember my name.
Just about to drop dead."

"-Today I went for a walk with my doggy n a random fella, while hving a break sat down...in a catapult, then with barely any warning was shot out in the air! It's a shame I had a hangover. And the guy must hv though I'm a freakin idiot."

"-Managed to loose my GoPro cam after hving it for a couple of weeks. But luck was on my side again, someone found it in the man's toilet n left it at the reception... Don't ask!
But it was fun to watch back...haha "

"-Draft version of a very important letter:

Dear Peter Pan,

I’m still waiting on you. My window will forever B open.
I don’t want Prince Charming. I don’t need Superman. I just want a simple Peter Pan. Life’s going by far too quickly, so come be4 its too late! I’m not ready to grow up. Take my hand in yours n let's fly away!

Love,

Mel ♥"


"-.......Sick sessions around the Uk! ............................................ Rock n Roll forever."



Did she live happily ever after?

-story to be continued-

Night night x


 
 

These past few days really pushed me to the limit. My case is injured, hv to drag it behind everywhere I go. I mean in the cold, in the dark, in the rain, on the high way, up on the stairs.. Had to make a real effort to get out of this fine.


Last night I arrived in Rotterdam, nothing was arranged, but much to my surprise someone was waiting for me. I must say he was a real godsent. Went to his place, as it turned out I was welcomed by the famous moustache crue from Summerclash.. These guys are awesome, I mean really. Nigetty  painted a pic of the tour, gave me a very special bracelet with the pink ribbon on it, which he was wearing too. I had to fight back my tears, this is the best experience ever!!! We were then watching some videos they made couple of years ago.  

Next day i was hanging out with some crazy dutch riders, ppl here r very funny and friendly, and the lifestyle in Rotterdam is so easygoing.  
We had a session at the local skate plaza after the rain had stopped.

I was on the road all day. Wish i had skated a lot more during this tour. It sucks that travelling is taking up the majority of my time. U know its very hard travelling long hours to get to a spot to be able to skate a tiny bit. My heart was broken when i had to leave certain places, because i really could not hv enough of them. Well I was in Brussels by 5 yesterday.
I was so very exhausted.

"Hi girl, all the scene will be glad to welcome you in Brussels, your trip looks magic, if you need any help we ll meet you at the skatepark for sure.
See you, good luck and keep on enjoying travels.
Rémy."
Thanx to all the local skaters who made it there.
Except the glasses which cut up all my hand had a good time.
Arriving late in Hamburg. Kept on missing connections. 
Didnt make it to 6. Was there about 9, appearently the park moved. I made a hurrendous roundabout in town. The park shut at 8, but the outdoor place was luckily open. Had an hour long session in the dark. 
I could hear some odd noises coming from the bushes which really crept up on me and made me wanna leave.
Back in Denmark I headed to Rosklide after a quick stroll around Coppenhagen. I was walking hours with my broken case. I felt so lost like never before. I couldn't even hazard a guess where i was or whats next.
It was time to have a word with myself. I remembered 'God never gives us a burden that is too heavy to carry.' It was forever on my grandma`s lips, and I was muttering it under my breath all day. Ok maybe sweared a bit too. My mind was fixed on this thought and led me to chuck some of my stuff out. Gave away my clothes. My immediate priority is completing  the tour. Have to travel light from now on.
My face was lighting up at the sight of the park.
I couldn`t be bothered taking photos there just wanted to skate.
Had no time to waste. And anyway none to ask.
I was here once but thanx to the festival was very crowded so couldn`t/ did not want to skate back then. 
Now it was my turn, rolling solo, feeling so high!
This place rocks! Especially the Big ramp!! 

 
Berlin 25/09/2010
 
I know Berlin quite well. Always thought its special. 
Go there a lot. 
So no wasting time, looking for directions this time.
But I did get in trouble. Wouldn`t be me.

When I got to the Berlin skate Halle, realized I had at least 5 different currencies on me but no euro at all. And seemingly no money exchange office nearby. I had to explain it all, why Im there, what was happening. Asked them for help, to let me go in for free for an hour.
I was then told they r a private company, can`t support, they hv to earn money.
....
I was walking about randomly looking for something. Art pieces, objects, don’t really know what, it could be a tree, a bin, a hole in somewhere just felt a sudden urge to skate something. Especially here in Berlin, could look good, its so very arty everywhere. 
I was watching some guy painting "the wall” when I happened to find this place, the african paradise in the city. 
They had a half pipe too. There I found the thing was looking for all day. When I saw this thing buried in the ground suddenly saw a visual picture of me doing a stall on the top while spinning its wheel. It feels so good to make it happen. There`s no limits to where your imagination can take you.
Was just messing really, but it was fun! I`m lucky to meet those boarders who helped me a great deal. I thought they would laugh n leave, but again, made a bunch of new friends!

 
 
 Went down to London for a couple of days. Supposed to meet my class in Berlin n visit a graff exhibition together. For some strange reason I thought the airport is only like 20 min away, which wasn’t quite the fact. Race against time . Again, Lost it. Missed the flight to Berlin.

So arrived on Thursday. Was not excepting heavy snow to be honest. 
It’s a bit inconvenient with a suitcase. Hope the little wheels will last.
Left my helmet, favourite hat scarf on the bus.. Devastated.
One of the biggest film festival took place this week in Berlin, hv seen Leonardo Dicaprio dedicating his new film.
My hotel looking good, the owner is cool too.There some Spanish guys next door, one of them was kind enough to offer me his helmet so that I could skate the event, plus even took me to the venue.
Unfortunately didn’t like my new skates, this was the first time I got chance to try them anyway, so good I got my old ones on me. Even if they broken. Will do. So enjoyed playing around in the park. Amazing event, had so much fun. 
So many ppl came up to me, and met some familiar faces too. Was good to catch up. I was then introduced to the Hungarians. There were a few of them. 
Also liked the fact that lots of us came from the UK.
The party wasn’t my style, but then again, ppl made it special.

Next day I went to place I hv not seen in Berlin yet.Including the East side Gallery. Got lost in the market, had the best coffee ever in my life there! 
Was a nice Valentines treat.
Soon I was in the local park for a session. After 5 min warm up some crazy guy bumped into me with full speed out of nowhere, knocking me down to the floor. Wasn`t able to stand on my feet after that. Was so upset it happened like this, that I hv to suffer from someone else`s fault. But recon at least he learnt from it. Made my way back to the hotel with my suitcase on foot. Was extremely painful and long, could hhv called a taxi, but had to make sure im strong and challenge myself. Anyway I just like coping without any help.

Now having a nice tea outside with my feet buried in the snow. Guess my shinbone is broken plus my knee is too. Will hv to start packing since im off to Edinburgh tomorrow. Yuhejj

 
Germany, Holland 30/08/2009
 
Time passed and the suitcase moved some more. Frankfurt, Rotterdam, the best about this journey that every day is different. sightseeings, camping deep in a forest in Germany, going high in Holland. Made time for skating too. Wandered. A lot. It is so cool how all these countries are so close together, yet they each have such a uniqueness, and very different styles in so many ways. Diversity! 
It takes all sorts to make a world. Diggin into history n culture. Lovely times.

Today tried to get a ferry at Hook Van Holland, but was fully booked. I have no idea how im going to get back to England. Im just gonna get on a train then see what happens..thats just the way i roll so what!