It's been quite the year. I went from living in my safe-zone (friends, family, etc) of Provo, Utah, where I lived for four years, to tiny, little, Hurricane, Utah. I went from working at a preschool for nearly 4 years to teaching dance and making sandwiches for a living. Hurricane was a really good experience. Along with meeting new people and experiencing new things, I had time to be quiet and listen. I didn't have to rush things and feel the need to force any thing. It was really nice. It was a time of self-reflection and understanding. I'm grateful to have been where I was when I was, for it was there that I was able to accomplish the things I did.
Alisha got me into shape by running around 4:30 some mornings. I now still really enjoy running and want to push myself more. Alisha was such a good example in so many ways--in understanding people, doing what you love, and never even considering fear when making decisions, which is actually rule #1 for me when I have choices to make. She is also such an amazing mother. I love watching her interact with Emma.
So now here I am in Cedar City. Weird, I know. It was something Alisha suggested, and for those of you who know me, you know that I'm quite impressionable. :) If someone suggests something, I will quickly think, "Maybe that is what I want," or "maybe I do think that way. " :) In any case, after thinking about it quite a bit, I made the choice to be here. And I'm glad I did. I really love the dance classes and my teachers are all very enthusiastic and beyond being well-qualified. I have a male instructor who danced in NY for years in such companies as the Alwin Nikolais dance company, a couple others have danced with Repertory Dance Theater in Salt Lake. They're all amazing dancers and teachers. I wonder if one day I could do what they're doing and be so good at it. :)
So far, so good. Life is going on and we all continue to improve, grow, learn and love. This was my first post, so my hope is that it will continue to get better.... :)
3 comments:
Welcome to the world of blogging. Im a greenie at it too.. but it is so fun to feel like I can stay in touch now and know what is happening with everyone. Good luck in Cedar!
BOO! You're the newest to the blog world, and so the only one who has not been tagged. So, I am tagging you. Go to my blog to see the rules and such.
Hey Boo-
Haven't seen you much on facebook so am glad Reba told me about your Blog. It's wonderful and you are very good at it. :) And the nice thing, it's kind of like a world wide journal so I don't have to feel so bad not writing in mine.:)
So glad to hear you are doing well and love the dance classes. All my best. Come visit my blog sometime you can reach me through 'isha. ♥ you
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