Phaedra Reborn

The good news is I did my solo in dance class today. I was pleased that I got a lot of compliments. I just wish Isis had been there. I surprised myself by doing a half-way decent back bend. Not bad for a 54-year-old. It felt nice to perform again, without having to worry about remembering somebody else's choreography. It was good to just be myself.

I hate winter!! As it looks now, I will be on campus when stupid snow/sleet starts falling. Dirty word!

I Can Do Bad All By Myself

Madea (Tyler Perry) made a great movie. It's pretty predictable if you've seen the previews, but I really liked it. Great songs and great message:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZs4dXcmXqM

Sometimes people find themselves in bad situations, and it's hard to break free.

Today was my first day to teach class, but because of paperwork, I can't really start until (hopefully) Thursday. Wish me luck!

Guido

Wow! It's been a long time since I posted.
I danced at another hafla earlier this month. I was not sure about it all, because I was the first dancer in the line, the first one to move to the music. Eeeek! I made several mistakes, but we all got good comments, so I guess all is well. I've ordered the CD, so I can see for myself. "What does not kill you makes you stronger. :)

It was a good Christmas, just very confusing. Mom was in the hospital, and we thought she might have to celebrate Christmas there, but she was able to come home that morning. Each gathering is important, because we may not have too many more as a family.

We hardly ever see movies, but we saw Avatar (ohhhh, pretty!) and Nine. I can so relate to poor Luisa. %^&*!

I've been having fun downloading iTunes, because the kids gave me gift cards. Yipeeee!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=037uSAIahho&feature=related

So, 2009 was a mixed bag. I am looking forward to 2010, and hope it brings happiness to all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMIt8dhh4pg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcITLeEJ3hU

Guido is killing my soul.

Thanksgiving

Yeah! All of the Halloween decorations have been put away. A little late, but it's done. I'll put the Thanksgiving decorations away in the next few days, take a few breaths, then start decorating for Christmas. It's so hard to believe that it's almost December.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AnN6Gk7GjE

A Bitter Day

“If I could only weep,
I think sweet help with my salt tears would come,
To ease the cruel pain that is so dumb,
And will not let me sleep.”
Ella Wheeler Wilcox

I'm Still Here

Whew! Been busy with Halloween, sewing Christmas stockings, and practicing a dance for the Christmas hafla. So much to do, and little time to think deep thoughts.

The Long Black Veil (Again)

Today I was playing with my black veil. I love it so much. It's almost 4 yards long, and I love the way it flows. Roseanne Cash was on a late night talk show tonight, and sang the song her father sang so often. Halloween is so close, and it's so great for this time of year. Happy, happy, happy!