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I was recently told that I've not been observed having any discernible fun for the last year or two. I don't believe this to be completely accurate. But the friend does make a good point. I've never been very good at "fun." I'm skilled at "educational" or "productive" or even "lazy" ... but "fun" is something I've always borrowed from others.
Saturday I was text messaging with a friend who was working at a folk music festival in Lansing. It just sounded ... so ... fun. So I went. And it was! The music was great, and there was lots of it. I spent a bit of time with my friend who was working, but on the whole was able to enjoy the liberty that comes from not needing to please anyone but yourself.
Dancing continues to fascinate me. I was watching yesterday, and noticed that, while some people did seem to have steps memorized, and patterns they were following ... others just seemed to be doing whatever, and having a great old time. I'm conservative. Really ... really conservative. But I envy the joyful liberty I see when people dance. I've gotten to the point where I can clap ... tap my feet ... maybe sway a little ... but some day I'm going to get myself out there on the floor and give it a try!
4 comments:
I feel your angst. And wish I was more able to enjoy dance. But my lack of coordination also adds to my reticence.
It's so weird ... because it seems that un-selfconsciousness is at the essence of what's necessary. But there's got to be an element of self consciousness to know where to put your feet, yes? no? grrr!
Zumba!!! It's music and exercise and
FUN!
I seem to remember a vacation out west in the last few months. Pictures were posted of beautiful scenery and wildlife. Hikes were taken. That counts as FUN in my book!
Ria
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