Prelaunch dreams have been heavy on my mind. Not the kind that happen while I’m sleeping, but the kind that keep me up, building, planning, hoping. I’ve rolled together blueprints like a sushi burrito and built a 1/24th scale model of the dream: a mobile roller rink, ready to roll out across Kingman and beyond.
Right now, I’m in a bit of limbo. I’m waiting for my business bank account to be fully approved so I can start accepting bookings and officially launch Skate 66. But I haven’t been idle.
I’ve started physically building the mobile rink floor. Out of the 30 sections I’ll need to complete the base, two are already done. I’m also waiting on a four-foot shipment of skate tiles so I can finalize how everything connects. The goal is full portability and accessibility, so this rink can go anywhere. One day, maybe even the side of a mountain.
The delays have been frustrating at times, but they’ve also been teaching me something valuable: patience. Patience is not just about waiting. It’s about staying steady and committed while the pieces come together. It’s about trusting the vision even when the paperwork is slow and the materials are backordered.
Tonight I’ll be taking another step by creating the social media pages for Skate 66. I’ll also be sharing updates with some local skate groups to gather more surveys and keep building community interest.
It’s not live yet, but the foundation is coming together. One board, one bolt, one breath at a time.
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