Name: Tanya Demings
Nickname: Snow Bunny
Age: 49
Marital Status: Not Married
Have been skating for how long: Started back in the late 90's but took a few years off when living out in BFE; about 15 years.
Equipment Brand and Type: Old school quads! Artistic boot, Sure Grip plates (don't laugh but they are the original plates from skates I got for my birthday about the 7th grade; I'm ready to upgrade!!), Atom Lowboy wheels with Cheezeball Gouda ceramic bearings.
Life Philosophy: What goes around, comes around.
Favorite Time of Day to Skate: Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Favorite Skating Events: Any adult only skate session!
Awards / Competitive Wins: Any adult only skate session!
Most memorable incident / Biggest skating adventure: Haven't had any yet but planning a trip to New Mexico this summer and going to check out an adult skate night in Albuquerque.
What do I get from skating:I find my happy place and move to the music.
Would like to do this year in skating:Maybe learn some new moves, get my plates upgraded.
Coolest Accomplishment: Staying upright and not hurting myself
Other sports / hobbies you enjoy: Being outdoors, gardening or hiking. I also like to take landscape or nature photographs.
Favorite skating gadget / tool:My headphones!!
Mentors:Anyone who skates better than I do
Helpful Advice to Beginners: Enjoy yourself and develop your own style
Favorite Quotes: "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough" - Mae West
(there's quite a few of hers that I really like)