Posts tagged ‘dancing’

Time sure seems to be in short supply these days. The hours whiz by and my To Do list is always longer than what I can possibly get done in any given day (or week). It’s a bit demoralizing, to tell you the truth.


I have a tendency to measure my sense of accomplishment based on how productive I am. Can you relate? Somewhere along the way I developed the (faulty) belief that my value increases with the amount of stuff I get done. My inner self knows that it’s not true, and I am working on changing this mindset. Looking at life from this perspective certainly has its drawbacks. One thing is for sure: it is a measuring stick I always seem to fall short on.


Why am I telling you this?

It was pretty traumatic. I danced my heart out at the audition and thought sure I would make it. Drill Team was cool and I really wanted to be part of it. I was so disappointed not to make the cut.

I still love to dance, so I’m thrilled to have discovered my new favorite class at the gym, Dance Boogie.

It’s awesome because:

• It’s exercise but doesn’t feel like it. The hour is up before I know it!
• The teacher pairs her instruction with fantastic music (Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas)
• We learn dance routines from movies I love

And the best part: