Posted by 64bowtie on January 6, 2005, at 17:15:41
In reply to crying again, posted by partlycloudy on January 5, 2005, at 20:02:02
> ...a roomful of women i don't know of varying degrees of ability. they were all friendly to me. i felt like i was a teenager again. awkward, without style nor substance, unformed. i wish i could enjoy myself. >
> man i am bumming.<<< I really, really, really relate! I have been doing some dances almost continuously for 44 years and I can't even finish some. I have to leave the floor to catch my breath. Sad! Very sad!
I have belonged to three (ethnic dance) performing groups. One was attached to Yale University. I was in the Navy at the time, stationed 50 miles away.
I like to think I was younger and dumber and distracted by female interests. Doesn't wash! There are Bulgarians still dancing into their 80s and 90s. I also say I am overweight, "...but its not my fault!" Ok! That doesn't wash, either!
I plan to start teaching one night a week. Teaching will keep my attention on what's important. I can't delay getting into shape and not be able to finish dances. Folks will notice and wonder if I'm a good example.
Just some prattling about this topic......
Rod
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