Dancing

It seems they have started a ballroom and latin dance class on Saturday nights at the youth center where I volunteer. I was strongly opposed to participating when I arrived, but - as typically proves to be the case with dancing - I was dragged into it kicking and screaming and then had so much fun that I was disappointed when it ended. The nice thing about ballroom and latin dancing is that, like square and contra dancing, the vocabulary of body motions is pretty well defined. That means you don't have to go out there and come up with something spontaneously, which I find terribly uncomfortable and off-putting. Anyway, I got into the dancing quite quickly, and after a few minutes people were making impressed comments about all of the hip action. Go me. (That was during the latin dances, as ballroom dance posture is rather rigid.) I had trouble with being a good follower at first, especially with the ballroom dances, as I am a bit of a control freak when it comes to my body. Once I grew accustomed to being led, however, I simply closed my eyes and let my partner guide us in circuits around the room.Now, I have had some exposure to dancing in the past. In addition to learning a bit peripherally through being married to a modern dancer, there was a period of time during which I went contra dancing regularly. I always enjoyed it immensely, and the end of the night always came far too quickly. However, dancing never affected me quite as powerfully as the class last night did... a difference I ascribe to the cumulative effect of hormones. I was feeling terribly romantic and more than a little "frisky" by the time the class ended, and would love to start taking real classes. In fact, I think I just might do that...

Dancing

It seems they have started a ballroom and latin dance class on Saturday nights at the youth center where I volunteer. I was strongly opposed to participating when I arrived, but - as typically proves to be the case with dancing - I was dragged into it kicking and screaming and then had so much fun that I was disappointed when it ended. The nice thing about ballroom and latin dancing is that, like square and contra dancing, the vocabulary of body motions is pretty well defined. That means you don't have to go out there and come up with something spontaneously, which I find terribly uncomfortable and off-putting. Anyway, I got into the dancing quite quickly, and after a few minutes people were making impressed comments about all of the hip action. Go me. (That was during the latin dances, as ballroom dance posture is rather rigid.) I had trouble with being a good follower at first, especially with the ballroom dances, as I am a bit of a control freak when it comes to my body. Once I grew accustomed to being led, however, I simply closed my eyes and let my partner guide us in circuits around the room.Now, I have had some exposure to dancing in the past. In addition to learning a bit peripherally through being married to a modern dancer, there was a period of time during which I went contra dancing regularly. I always enjoyed it immensely, and the end of the night always came far too quickly. However, dancing never affected me quite as powerfully as the class last night did... a difference I ascribe to the cumulative effect of hormones. I was feeling terribly romantic and more than a little "frisky" by the time the class ended, and would love to start taking real classes. In fact, I think I just might do that...

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[meme] Who, me?

Uh... I suppose there might be a bit of truth to this.You Are a Natural Flirt
Believe it or not, you're a really effective flirt.And you're so good, you hardly notice that you're flirting.Your attitude and confidence make you a natural flirt.And the fact that you don't know it is just that more attractive!What Kind of Flirt Are You?

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Pretty accurate, and after looking at the results that come from different answers, this set (which came from my original answers) is really the only combination that fits me.The Keys to Your HeartYou are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free.In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved.You'd like to your lover to think you are optimistic and happy.You would be forced to break up with someone who was ruthless, cold-blooded, and sarcastic.Your ideal relationship is open. Both of you can talk about everything... no secrets.Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily.What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

[meme] I always thought they were pinkish gray...

Your Brain is BlueOf all the brain types, yours is the most mellow.You tend to be in a meditative state most of the time. You don't try to think away your troubles.Your thoughts are realistic, fresh, and honest. You truly see things as how they are.You tend to spend a lot of time thinking about your friends, your surroundings, and your life.What Color Is Your Brain?

More name change news

This should show up in Wednesday's paper:

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You scored as The Sprightly Elfin Femme. Cute and irresistible, you inspire and foster the little kid in everyone. Also, you make the best cookies and cutest knit hats.


The Sprightly Elfin Femme


55%



The Granola Dyke


40%



The Pretty-Boi Dyke


30%



The Femme Fatale


25%



The Surprise! Dyke


25%



The Student Dyke


25%



The Stud


20%



The Quasi-Gothic Femme


15%



The Little-Boy Dyke


15%



The Vaginal-Reference-Making Dyke


15%



The Magic Earring Ken Dyke


10%



The Bohemian Dyke


0%



The Hipster Dyke


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I fought the law...

Assuming I don't have any trouble getting my ad into the paper (for the price of a small kingdom!) or with the judge, my name change will be official as of April 3. Coincidentally, the earliest my divorce could be official is 8 days later.