wow...

I couldn't ask for more tolerant and supportive people in my life.  This weekend proved to me that I sometimes take on maybe more than I should.  But it is what it is.

Dance is not among the things on the list but I have to say it suffered in the realm of communication this weekend.  I have been so overwhelmed with life that some of the little things (or not really so little) seem to slip through the cracks.  I absolutely abhor that when it happens.  It makes me feel lame and not effective.

I understand life happens but I try to not let things affect other things in life, but it sometimes happens despite our efforts. 

Just a quick thought shared here....

I am excited about the coming weekend dancing.  I just want it to be fun, relaxing, and a positive experience for all.  To show what this dance is really all about...just having fun (even in a performance situation).

Dancing exploits?

I know I haven't been here in a bit, life has been throwing lots at me.  Including on a positive note, some amping up from my students (all) and some of their own dance exploits (travels) that have caused them to want to give it more than the 100% they have been giving.

I couldn't be more pleased with the students I have and I am constantly amazed that they honestly do travel to get to my classes.  I am honored and humbled at the same time.  So, that of course already says something about their desires but now when things are coming up they are all over it.  Wow...

In all honestly, I have literally been taking it day-to-day to see what people want, if they want it and such since our little niche in the world is pretty bellydance heavy.  Not quite like California but I would put it a close, very close second.  Which makes it interesting to say the least to see what is or isn't going to come of the students/dancers/professionals/enthusiasts and such here.

Lots has been discussed about saturation, "community," or the lack there of to ad nauseum.  I am just literally taking it, like I said, from day-to-day, enjoying what that day does or doesn't bring and learning from it.

So, when yet another day passes, and the current students are giving me more than I expect or a new shiny face comes into classes and returns, I am truly amazed.  Now don't get me wrong, it has nothing to do with my own abilities.  In that I have confidences and abilities and I strive to better them constantly, but I am amazed at what people do show and bring to the table, as it were.  It truly makes me smile both outwardly and inside, so when some ask how a teacher could have more fun than the students, here is one of the ways.

Til the next time.....