Doc, Matilda, Jak, and DB Friends, My W and I went to lunch after her private dance lesson yesterday. This has become a weekly ritual. I accompany her to record her lesson. During our conversation at lunch, she mentioned that I seem happier these days--ballroom dancing, pet sheep dog, return to church.
She said that she's happier also, with the onset of changes beginning with her current job about two years ago. She said that we don't know when we're going to die, and that it's important to prioritize what's important in life. She no longer frets about falling short of housecleaning standards. Her priorities with disposable income is to spend it on dance lessons and vacations.
She wrote a scathing email to her former dance friend. She is still angry about his public display of verbal abuse several weeks ago, and his lack of remorse for his behavior. He is still in Puerto Rico visiting family.
My W and I were out dancing three nights in a row this weekend. I go mainly to develop a network in the latin dance community, to be a companion to my W, to make social connections, and to practice what I learn in class.
There's a picture of me from the Friday night party on Facebook, dancing with two ladies at the same time. My W got a big kick out of it. I danced and reconnected with a former dance teacher (who's almost 60, and is in better shape than most people in the room) who got me to "let me my hair down" and shake my booty. It was a privilege to dance with her.
I feel like a student coming back to school for his sophomore year after the summer off. I now have some skill, confidence, and experience under my belt in the latin dance community. I'm not yet able to do fancy tricks, but I'm probably in the upper 1/3 in terms of skill level.
I have family coming into town for the holidays. My W is talking about joining us for dinner. She may be ready to reconnect with my family after being estranged for many years. It's her choice, and I'm fine if she's not ready.
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CL 53 W 54 M 20 yrs. 03'-09' Separation + Old Patterns + GAL 10-14' Piecing
"The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come."
