Swerving Berlin

Number: 2
Hometown: Berlin ( Aurora )
Occupation: Vet Tech/Assistant
Birthday: May 3rd
Hates: Dusting, feet touching me, when people can't admit they're wrong
Loves: Furry, fluffy things; trying something new
Derby Wife: The most kick-ass in the league - Jackie Bauer! I don't know how to snagged her, but we belong together. She challenges me every day to improve, and isn't that what we all seek in a mate?
Derby Injuries: Rib fracture, torqued both knees on a fall (MCL sprain?)
Meaning of Your Derby Name: A tribute to the great american songwriter, Irving Berlin; also, my birthplace, Berlin Germany
Favorite. . .
  • ...song to skate to? Cheek to Cheek ;) by Irving Berlin
  • ...things about derby? Being surrounded by strong, aggressive, athletic women
  • ...drinks? Cranberry and mineral water (maybe some vodka), pinot noir, gewurtztraminer, hefeweizen
  • ...foods? Sugar fiend, pizza probably wins the prize for food I could eat every week, but I love most ethnic foods, indian, thai, mediterranean, love the spice, hold the fleisch
  • ...things to do off-track? Hiking, biking, gardening, pretty much anything outdoors, adventures in the kitchen

Favorite Derby Moment(s): Winning the tournament, my first time bouting, (thanks to all my amazing teammates!)