When I'm Wrong...

I'm REALLY wrong. You may remember back a while when I disclosed how my first practice dance party went. Basically it was about as much fun as prepping for a colonoscopy. (With the same effect on my intestines.) OKAY. that was bad, even for me.

The point I'm making, in an ever so tasteless way, was that it was uncomfortable, embarrassing, and I felt like a moron. However, in a very un-Nancylike way, I stuck with it. And three months later things have changed a bit. Ok, so I still don't want to Macarena (line dancing is like rodeo-ing without a horse!) but other than that I have to confess I have gotten to the point where it is totally growing on me. Not in a nasty fungus way either. I mean I really adore it.

I love the challenge of learning new and more complicated steps. I like how much more confidant I feel. Oh, and one more thing...I really am getting into the dress code! I mean who wouldn't want an excuse to buy several scrumptious gowns?

We went out on our "Starlight" event which is basically where you are paired with an instructor and then a limo ride (and champagne!) later you arrive at a swanky restaurant where you wine, dine, and dance the night away. Plus you do it as part of a group so it eliminates the awkward issue.

And yes, it was a bit strange to be dancing all night with someone other than my husband. Not really something I ever imagined would come from dance lessons. But there is a method to the madness. See, first of all, the instructor knows what dance to do to each song and then helps you get over the nervousness and helps you remember all the things you have learned, and maybe teach a few new things just for fun. Sort of like having a safety net; it's the ballroom equivalent to training wheels. It really helped make it just plain fun without any stress. I'm sure nobody else stresses over dancing, especially with a spouse, but let's face it, people like me stress about everything, ESPECIALLY public things.

Like any new thing, there have been ups and downs,but on the whole, dancing has added an exciting new dimension to our lives. Oh, and the upside to not sitting home watching TV every night? I am half way to my diet goal.