Let's Try Champion Ballroom!

First night of Belly Dance at Champion Ballroom!  Super cute little studio.  I really want to see what they have to offer in the way of latin dance classes.  And get this....they're having a showcase performance on May 25th!  Obviously the goal is to butter up the teacher enough and wow her with my alluring shimmys so she'll allow me to participate this late in the game. 

Unfortunately at this time I think I may have frightened the poor teacher when I asked to set up my camera and tape the class for What's Next.  She was less than warm to me for the duration of the hour, only giving me the semblance of a smile when I assured her the tape would not end up on YouTube.  She'll like me though, eventually, if I can keep going back.  Money talks man.

So unfortunately I cannot keep my promise of posting a tape of class this time.  I'll try again when I can return to my regular studio A Time to Dance in Northpark.  However, I did manage to take a couple of pictures of my get-up after class.

Mind you, those abs WILL be a six pack.  Someday.  Fingers crossed.

The $5 Question

In an effort to completely forget about the Big Huh and all of his minions (a.k.a. the men I’ve met just like him), I’ve decided to turn myself into an exercise guru. I’m trading my evenings laden with happy hour margaritas to days filled with multiple workout routines. Sunday: 3 hours at the zoo walking up and down hills burning 525 calories. Monday: 1 hour aerobic hip-hop class burning 338 calories. Tuesday: 1 hour of cycling burning 390 calories. Also on Tuesday: 4 mile lunch walk burning another 290 calories. Tonight: belly dancing at Champion Ballroom burning a bunch of calories. Yes folks, I’m in “gonna exercise that man right outta my hair” mode.
And yet I can’t help but still wonder, what the hell happened? What made him disappear so randomly? Did my hair fall flat? Did I stumble into some bad lighting? What’s wrong with me?

Regardless, I really shouldn’t care, right? I’ve said my prayers to the Universe and I just need to trust that this is the correct path for me at this time. However, it’s kind of hard to trust that “everything happens for a reason” and just mosey on along when you are a self-obsessed, neurotic, control freak who needs answers for everything that goes on in life. Like me!

So if there’s anyone out there who can let me know what makes people flip the switch, anyone at all who knows what turns people from enthralled and attentive to complacent and non-existent from one day to the next, I will gladly and loudly proclaim you a God among men.

Or I’ll give you $5. You pick.

Ok....

The last post wasn't one of my finest.  A recipe resulting from a dash of bitterness and one too many margaritas.  Today though, as I returned home from my parents house and picked again at nails (a habit since birth), I was reminded again of the Big Huh.  He's once looked perfect on me,  but like my manicure he is chipping and fading away.  And when the polish on my nails begins to fade, I don't cry and vow never to wear nailpolish again.  I realize that's just the way things go, remove the old crusty polish and slap on a new coat. 

So this time I want to keep an open mind.  I don't want to curse the day I ever dated anyone and sink into a tantrum of epic proportions, causing me to repeat the cycle again in a few months when I've forgotten how disappointed I felt.  This kind of thinking only stunts the process and I don't learn a damn thing.  And each person we encounter was put here to allow us to learn and experience something, even if it's not the experience you necessarily wanted to have.

I'm still done with online dating for awhile.  I'm gaining weight from all the happy hour food during the week and let's face it, that's definitely not going to help me date more in the future!  But I'm not done dating.  And I'm not giving up.  I'm just going to have to trust the Universe has something else in store for me for the time being.  I have one question Universe:

What's next?

Online Dating Schmonline Dating

I really think I’m officially done with online dating. No, seriously, I’m over it. Finished. Finito. Terminado.

I thought it might be an interesting and fun way to pass the time. Maybe I would even find a special someone while I was along for the ride. But after yet another uncomfortable and nearly unbearable wasted hour on a “date” and another unanticipated disappointment from a flake posing as a nice guy (all in the same week), I’m ready for something a little less….stressful.

Here is the straw that broke my back:

The Big “Huh?”

This is the guy I was starting to like. We have had a few really nice dates and had a blast this past Thursday. He even introduced me to all his friends. Because we have been having so much fun and he really seemed to enjoy my company, I asked him if he would go with me to the zoo on Sunday because I had some free passes. At the time he gave an enthusiastic “yes!” This morning however I received a message from him saying he is now going surfing with his friends in Huntington, so I should probably take a friend instead. Huh? Nothing like being told “something better came up.” This guy has been nothing but respectful and reliable. Yet this action was really....retarded.

So what’s next? I’m off the online scene for a bit. Going to finish up some meetings with a few others I found on there and focus again on myself. Have a big trip coming up. Maybe I’ll find Mr. Right while I’m there. :-)

Back in the Game

I’m back!!!!


Yes I’m all healed up and back on the journey of working out like a maniac and trying to lose those last few inches. Summer’s coming, what can I say?

Belly dancing on Monday was a total blast! I can’t believe how good I’m getting already with only three classes under my belt. During class the teacher kept dancing right next to me and speeding up the routine. Not to be outdone even by the instructor, my hips took over my body and kept right in line with her, shimmying and shaking like there was no tomorrow. And it felt great! We looked like pro team competing for a prize. Alright, I exaggerate, but it looked pretty damn hot. If I keep this up I’ll be performing in no time. Videos of next class, I promise!

Although….no Monday night class next week so I’m thinking of taking one at a different studio. Expand the horizons a bit. I hear Champion Ballroom is pretty good….and Mary Murphy of So You Think You Can Dance owns that one….

On a side note, heading on a third date tonight with one of my online dating beaus. Wearing a hot little black tube dress. Let’s see if those belly dance classes are having a positive effect on my waistline…:-)