So, if you're thinking of trying something new and scary, don't let fear hold you back. Just remember to wear a helmet, knee pads, and a healthy dose of humility.

As I started to skate, I realized that my legs were wobbling all over the place. I was like a newborn giraffe on roller skates. I stumbled, I staggered, and I slipped. Oh, how I slipped.

It started on a sunny Saturday morning when I decided to try out a new sport: ice skating. Now, I've never been ice skating before, but how hard could it be, right? I mean, you just glide across the ice on these thin blades, and voilà! You're a pro!

I arrived at the ice rink, laced up my rented skates, and stepped onto the ice. Whoa. It was COLD. And slippery. Like, seriously slippery. I took my first step, and my feet flew out from under me. I landed on my butt with a thud.