I read an editorial in today's paper from a local professor who at one time was homelees. He reminded us to be thankful for having a roof over our head, food in our stomach, a mind that works, and clothes on our backs. I would add good health, and the loved ones in our lives. This helps put my worries into perspective.
My W is working herself up to quitting smoking. She has the nicotine mints in her purse, ready to use. She knows that regular exercise is a significant part of the solution, and that she will have to avoid certain triggers, such as alcohol. I stand back and let her wrestle with this on her own.
I called and let the dance instructor know that my W and I only want a barebones package for the dance competition (six dances, no food, no parties, tickets to watch the competitions). We'll see if this takes the price down to our targeted range.
i think I'm figuring things out regarding my W and dancing. I'm responsible for my own improvement and practice. I'm grateful for anything my W can offer, but she has the right to not attend any venue, enter any competition, or any class, or provide lessons. I have to be flexible enough to attend classes, or venues on my own, and practice on my own. I have to accept that private lessons will not always be provided, and may have to attend group classes for periods of time. When I go to a venue with my W, she is my priority, and will get the majority of my time. If I encounter problems, I have to plan for them, and work thru them.
CL
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."
