Well, it’s been a few days since I have blogged. It’s been so busy I have had a hard time catching up. But today something hit me, and I think it was my ego…..
What exactly does that mean?? Well…it means I think I had a reality slap! Let me explain…..
I can officially call myself a competitive dancer. I competed last year with a group of moms and now we are in our second season.
Do you know what happens in a second season? Well I didn’t either until I showed up….. In the second season, you get “More” and “Faster”. And that’s what I have been dealt; MORE and FASTER!!!
Only, I’m not in shape for MORE and FASTER!!!
Today we got the final cut of the song for the dance. Over the course of the season, we have had bits and pieces of what we will be doing. In small increments, it’s doable….. In one lump some, it’s a LOT!!! AND…it’s a lot MORE AND FASTER!!!
This year I have a leg up from before. I have a studio where I can practice. And I have put it to good use. However, after getting the final cut of the music and trying to actually practice it, I realized that I have been “Marking” the whole season and not really doing “Full OUT”. Which means, I haven’t been bending all the way to the ground like I should, or doing the moves as accurately as I could. And what I realize after having the whole set of music is this…. I GOTTA GET MOVING MORE AND FASTER!!!!
IT’s a humbling experience when you put yourself out there. It’s awkward and uncomfortable. And that’s where I am at right now. I haven’t even gotten to facials yet (a whole OTHER blog). I simply realized today that the dance isn’t going anywhere and I have a lot of work to do. Thankfully, I have a large support system of moms who are trying to get this down with me and they are asking to come over and practice which is forcing me to do more of the same.
Did I mention this is Hip Hop?? Ya….now you get my panic!!!
I KNOW I can do this, but I have to put in a bit more than I have to make it happen. And the time is now!!!
I just wanted to let you know that I feel like I’m off my rocker in trying to do this. So if you happen to see me practicing – or God forbid, actually come see the show…. please show compassion! We CAN do this. Maybe not as well as in our minds, but we CAN do this!
Please say a prayer!
Please and Thank you!
Happy Tuesday
Mom of two grown ass girls and married to a short guy who is funny and cooks really well! I’m a photographer by trade, so you can say I’m a bit “peopley”. My favorite sessions are the one on ones where I just get to chat and find out about my clients. I’m blessed with what I get to do every day! Blessed by the support of my husband and kids, and blessed by the ongoing support and encouragement of my friends who are always lifting me up.