Being happy....

You know what's weird about competitive ballroom dancing and message boards? That you pretty much can't talk about how happy you are or how well things are going because it comes across as bragging. All we can talk about is technical stuff (shoes, outside spins, competition rules) or when things go wrong (partner skipped town, suspect competition results, etc.) or how difficult things are (finding a partner, managing a dance relationship, etc.).

Look, I'll level with you...I'm pretty freakin' deleriously happy with my partner and our dancing these days, and I've been itching to sing out my joy like the birds at sunrise. And our coach is the most generous and supportive person I've ever had mentor me in any endeavor. Life is beautiful. Anyone else?

Life is Great...
Dancing is Great...
My Friends, family and everyone is great
AND
Im a damn good dancer!!!

Lol

Im serious about that.

I'm not the one to talk about happiness right now. Exams are sucking the dance joy out of me. Plus other teen issues of insecurity are doing their best to take the fun out of my dancing. I'll repost on this after exams. Probably will have gotten better.

Twilight Elena

Exams suck the joy out of everything. Still, you've got to go through it and you know we're all wishing you the best of luck -- and a happy return to dancing afterwards!

Laura said:

You know what's weird about competitive ballroom dancing and message boards? That you pretty much can't talk about how happy you are or how well things are going because it comes across as bragging. All we can talk about is technical stuff (shoes, outside spins, competition rules) or when things go wrong (partner skipped town, suspect competition results, etc.) or how difficult things are (finding a partner, managing a dance relationship, etc.).

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No, Laura. When it's you (an obviously genuine person) it comes across just fine. Glad to hear everything's going well. Deleriously happy is a good, good thing.

Laura, I know what you mean. Congratulations on being happy, I think it's great.

I generally try not to complain because I get caught up in it and it makes me irritated with myself. I'm happy with everything right now except my dancing, mostly due to lack of a partner. Work, school, SO, new diet/workout program are all going great. The dance stuff will come along in time.

i love school, i love exams, i love studying...

The power of positive thinking always works...

I had 2 blood tests in one day last week, it sucked but i said to myself that it tickeled, and i burst out laughing when they were taking it...lol... ut now i have been diagnosed with epilepsy and i have something growing in my head...so yeh... but it TICKLES!!! lol...

Ms_Sunlight said:

Exams suck the joy out of everything. Still, you've got to go through it and you know we're all wishing you the best of luck -- and a happy return to dancing afterwards!

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You're all darlings, supporting me so much. I wuv you!

Twilight Elena

Life is WONDERFUL......
although once in a while, I do get depressed
from time to time, there are things that bother me badly
but in general, I have a great life, and I know that!

even with the complains I have sometimes, I know, I am still lucky
to go to a pretty good/expensive college, to dance, and to have great summer internships! Moreover, to find this place, and to get to know all of you!

I am mostly settled in NY now, starting my ballroom lesson tomorrow.
I will keep you all updated. Westchester is pretty and peaceful! When I look out from my window at work, I see tons of trees, and the lake. It's like being in the mountain all day! I work right across from IBM, and I absolutely love this place!

Speaking of my partner, he is visiting at the end of June, and then we are competing at Manhattan together!

Glad to hear that everyone's having a happy life!

Exams are tough (just finished mine), but once you are done with them, you will feel all good and relaxed! Best Wishes!

Snuggles said:

Im a damn good dancer!!!

Lol

Im serious about that.

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maybe.. but i'm waay better!!! BWAHAHAAA!

Laura, thank you for a wonderful topic. I've been needing some place to just bounce around and be happy for a while now.

Getting back into dance in February was the best move I've ever made. I'm on the floor 4-6 times a week and loving every minute of it. My instructor and I get along so well that about 90% of my lesson is filled with laughter (while dancing, mind you). In addition, and I think that this is the most amazing achievement, as well as the one that's the source of mos tof my happiness, is the fact that it's been a little over a month now since I've felt any sort of back pain! It's amazing! After I broke my back, the doctors told me that I'd be on pills and in pain for the rest of my life. I was never one of taking pills, so I stopped taking the pain killers when I ran out of anti-inflammatories a year and a half ago, but the fact that I now have NO PAIN is beyond description! I'm just elated! I still haven't found a partner, though I have been trying, but at this point, things are going so well that it doesn't matter. I'll find one when I'm meant to...but that's not going to stop me from looking.

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In addition, and I think that this is the most amazing achievement, as well as the one that's the source of mos tof my happiness, is the fact that it's been a little over a month now since I've felt any sort of back pain!

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That is great! I'm so happy for you. Another example why everyone should ballroom dance.

What are the chances that all of the competitive dancers on DF are in their best mood right now? :wink: But it's true! We just had a great week of practice with absolutely no argument and made pretty decent progress! And today is our anniversary

Life is beautiful.

Medira, that is so wonderful! I am bouncing with joy for you, too.

And, LXC, happy anniversary!

LXC said:

Medira said:

In addition, and I think that this is the most amazing achievement, as well as the one that's the source of mos tof my happiness, is the fact that it's been a little over a month now since I've felt any sort of back pain!

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That is great! I'm so happy for you. Another example why everyone should ballroom dance.

What are the chances that all of the competitive dancers on DF are in their best mood right now? :wink: But it's true! We just had a great week of practice with absolutely no argument and made pretty decent progress! And today is our anniversary

Life is beautiful.

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Hehehe, it's amazing. In the three months since I've been back at the studio, I've lost 30 of the 60lbs. I gained during the time I was out of commission (read: bedridden) and I'm moving better than I could have ever hoped. It helps that I've gained this doing something that I love.

Happy anniversary and congratulations! How long have you been married?

Laura said:

You know what's weird about competitive ballroom dancing and message boards? That you pretty much can't talk about how happy you are or how well things are going because it comes across as bragging.

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I think dancers need to talk about being happy more often. Just reading this thread has brightened my day tremendously!