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Viva Hate

Last Stix bout of 2007 this Sunday!

About Me



I'm Viva Hate 34-28-34, skated for three years with the Atlanta Rollergirls, & now am a referee.

SPECIALTY: the guillotine & bruises bigger than dinner plates
MOTTO: "I know very well how I got my name"
HOBBIES: breaking stereotypes, dancing til dawn, walking in the rain, concerts every night of the week, satisfying my wanderlust
CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: allies in crime, chivalry, correct punctuation, dry humor, mexican food, reasons, strangers
DRINK OF CHOICE: Grey Goose tonic with lime, Guinness
GOOD LUCK CHARMS: ammunition, intimidation, revolution, sarcasm
GUILTY PLEASURES: bosco , ouija boards, international playboys
DISLIKES: the harsh truth of the camera eye, mayonnaise, suburbia

Buy tickets online here for Atlanta Rollergirls bouts!

Here's how roller derby works for those of you who aren't hip to it yet.

Wanderlust.

My Interests

abstract theories, aesthetics, aimless driving, airports, allies in crime, baking, biking, bosco cake, breaking stereotypes, coca-cola classic, coffee shops, correct punctuation, curling up, dancing til dawn, drinking, dry humor, edamame, fashion, good art, good food, good music, good reads, intelligent people, interesting conversation, intimidation, late nights, local color, magazines, mexican food, the moon, new media, old buildings, over analyzing, people watching, philosophy, photobooths, picnics, pop culture, possibilities, post-modernism, reasons, revolution, ROLLER DERBY, sarcasm, sexual tension, shoes, situational irony, string instruments, theatre, travel, walking in the rain, writing

I'd like to meet:

rollergirls, roller derby fans and Morrissey

Music:

the good stuff.

Books:

the classics.

Heroes:

financially responsible individuals.

My Blog

Free (good) Christmas mp3s from DaFC

Because Drive A Faster Car loves you oh so much and aren't in your parents house with you unwrapping all the shiny gifts, DaFC decided to just give you a Christmas Mix to download instead. Thought yo...
Posted by Viva Hate on Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:05:00 PST

I can't stop crying.

I just told the rollergirls I planned on retiring from derby at the end of the season.I feel completely hollow inside.I think I'm still in shock about it.Derby is my life, love and inspiration.It's ju...
Posted by Viva Hate on Sun, 08 Jul 2007 12:14:00 PST

Boston & Last Night vs Denim Demons i.e. Why Viva Can't Walk

BOSTON (June 2):So just got back from Boston last week where the Atlanta Rollergirls Interleague Team took on the Boston Derby Dames. It was a super-secret game i.e. a crowd of about 100 friends and ...
Posted by Viva Hate on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:29:00 PST

VOTE FOR ATLANTA ROLLERGIRLS!

Eek! There is only one day left to nominate your fave restaurants, bars, clubs, and SPORTS TEAMS for the AJC's BIG A LIST poll!Nominations end tomorrow (June 7) and the voting begins June 14th!The spo...
Posted by Viva Hate on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:26:00 PST

broken toenail update

It's looking better!http://www.flickr.com/photos/stellarlux/498129689/
Posted by Viva Hate on Mon, 14 May 2007 09:31:00 PST

derby injury

you know you want to see it:http://www.flickr.com/photos/stellarlux/478756273/
Posted by Viva Hate on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:48:00 PST

Well...

There goes another loss.And any chance of making it to the 2007 ARG Championships.:/
Posted by Viva Hate on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:07:00 PST

my birthday party!

MY BIRTHDAY PARTY IS THE ROLLER DERBY GAME TONIGHT!Yes, you owe me for that beer I bought you last week.  Just come watch some girls battle it out on skates looking hot!  OR SHOW UP TO THE A...
Posted by Viva Hate on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 06:51:00 PST

Carolina Tai Chi Tahs vs Atlanta Rollergirls recap

Other Interleague girls and those who came up to watch please add on, I'm sure I'll forget lots...Let me just start by saying that this bout was the MOST FUN and MOST COHESIVE interleague bout we have...
Posted by Viva Hate on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:59:00 PST

explosions in the sky

I have two tickets for sale for the Explosions In The Sky / Paper Chase show. The show is TONIGHT (Tuesday, March 13) at Lenny's Bar off Dekalb Ave. This show has been sold out for months! Face valu...
Posted by Viva Hate on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:30:00 PST