Sunday, March 10, 2019

Thankful Sunday, March 10, 2019

I am thankful for opportunity.

Image result for free clip art dancingLast Friday Ward and I were invited to a dinner party with one of Ward's work friends who was celebrating her birthday. After an elaborate dinner with many toasts, the party retired to the basement where music and dancing ensued. That was our cue to leave. Or so we thought. When we went to say goodbye, we found our host, among other guests, dancing to pounding music and flashing lights, complete with a DJ. Just like a disco club of the 70's. Or so I hear, I was never in one.

We had almost decided to leave without talking to the host when I started pushing Ward into the room. I wanted to join in, but was hesitant. I was leaving the decision up to Ward. I figured he would back out and I could say he was the one who didn't want to dance. But he surprised me. We soon found ourselves in the middle of the dance floor dancing while a circle formed around us. And you know what? We didn't die of embarrassment. We were actually having fun. It's amazing what can happen when you let your guard down a little bit. Did I mention, this may have been the first time either of us has danced like this in decades?

So for the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and have some unexpected fun, I am thankful.


Posted by Live and Learn at 9:47 AM
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10 comments:

  1. KrisMarch 10, 2019 at 1:52 PM

    Good for Ward! My hubby hates dancing. With a capital H. So when we go to weddings, I have to hope that I will know others who will dance with me. Any song by Abba and/or Love Shack by the B52s makes me want to get on my feet. Glad you had some uninhibited fun!

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    1. Live and LearnMarch 10, 2019 at 5:26 PM

      This was a low key situation in that there weren't many couples pairing up. It was mostly just people having fun with the music which made it a lot easier to join in. And to say that I was shocked when Ward started dancing is putting it mildly.

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  2. Anne in the kitchenMarch 10, 2019 at 9:46 PM

    Congratulations for dancing! I tend to stick firmly in my comfort zone and dancing is not in my zone.

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    1. Live and LearnMarch 11, 2019 at 7:50 AM

      It's usually not in my comfort zone, either. And I don't think it's in the comfort zone of those I hang out because none of them ever say, "Let's go dancing," or encourage it when we're visiting. Maybe this every other year event will be it and I think that will be enough.

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  3. BlessMarch 11, 2019 at 1:41 AM

    Well done in getting out there on the dance floor and kicking up your heels! Or, would that be getting down? Or boogie woogie? I am usually too inhibited to dance, but, I am getting better about coming out of my shell. :)

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    1. Live and LearnMarch 11, 2019 at 7:52 AM

      Coming out of your shell, Bless? I can see it now. After the next prayer gathering, you will be organizing a dance to praise God.

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  4. LiliMarch 12, 2019 at 11:09 PM

    This made me smile! I'm so happy that you two put yourselves out there. I know how hard that can be for some of us. Good for you!

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    1. Live and LearnMarch 13, 2019 at 7:46 AM

      It's funny. I don't usually mind being in front of (in the middle of) a crowd, but I need to have something prepared. Dancing like this is free-form and that's when I'm uncomfortable. But it made me smile, too.

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  5. StrayerMarch 14, 2019 at 9:19 AM

    That sounds like great fun! You let your hair hang down, let it all hang out, as we would have said the in 70's.

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  6. JustlittlecajunmeMarch 27, 2019 at 9:06 AM

    I am glad you and Ward decided to stay and had a blast.

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