Learning....

"I'm thankful for my years spent with this family; for everything we shared, every chance we had to grow. I'll take the best of them and lead by their example; where ever I go. A friend told me to be honest with you, so here it goes. This isn't what I want, but I'll take the high road. Maybe it's because I look at everything as a lesson, or I don't want to walk around angry. Or maybe it's because I finally understand. There are things we don't want to happen, but have to accept; things we don't want to know, but have to learn, and people we can't live without, but have to let go."

-AJ Cook (JJ, Criminal Minds)

Took another Floor Barre class today. Learning SO much about my body and how to move properly. The tendonitis is really bad but I'm pushing forward. More Floor Barre daily, PT on Thursday and doctor on Monday...hoping that I will get some answers....hoping the tendonitis lessens and praying that I will be able to dance full out soon. I miss dance so much. :(

And just for fun:

‎"I've been really, really, really good this year so put on that red suit and make (the dance) appear cuz this Christmas cheer it just ain't the same without my (dancing)...They say it's unrealistic But I believe in you Saint Nick So grant this wish for me right quick Santa won't you come and make (me dance) this Christmas night..."

-Mariah Carey (From the song, Oh Santa!)

scars...

‎"It has been said that time heals all wounds. I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue, and the pain lessens, but it is never gone."

-Rose Kennedy

Recounting the day it happened and the day of surgery....it may have happened in May, surgery in July....it's now the end of November and even though it feels like a lifetime ago...it feels like just yesterday. And so there is nothing to do except press ahead - more PT - more moving forward...as someone once told me, it's ok to look back...just don't stop there....like a pirouette....keep spotting ahead....keep turning....keep moving...

Things to ponder #48

Do one thing today that is a powerful demonstration of your willingness

and intention to live the life of your dreams.

-Marianne Williamson

heal...heal....dance...dance....

"Courage is knowing what not to fear." - Plato

Another day full of PT and Floor Barre and ballet. I love my ballet teacher! I'm learning SOOOOO much about my body and how to work correctly. I can't wait to be able to grande plie and leap! The tendonitis totally sucks but ice and advil have become my new best friend and prized possession. So, it's been another successful day - another step closer to the dance. Time to breathe, let go and let the healing continue....

Jazz Hands...

"SHOW A LITTLE MORE

SHOW A LITTLE LESS

ADD A LITTLE SMOKE

WELCOME TO BURLESQUE..."

Just another successful day of FLOOR BARRE and PT! Then it was off to see Burlesque....yes again...but this time with a group of 30 gay boys and us 3 chicks! There is absolutely nothing better than seeing Cher and Xtina with the gays....even the bed bugs were doing jazz hands! And now, it's time to ice and get ready for tomorrow....more floor barre/ballet! Another day done and another day closer to the dance....I can't wait!

Things to ponder #47

I am where I am because I believe in all possibilities. -Whoopi Goldberg

Things to ponder #46

"Never approach a performance the same way you did before. That's like waking up and living the same day over and over."