Taking a cue from tigira

[badseed1980]

...and naming five positive things in my life, since I've been in kind of a low mood lately and need a boost.

1. Even when dance is difficult for me and I'm worried about how I'm doing, the music is SO GORGEOUS. Just listening to a violin taxim thrills me. I don't think I would ever have found such a love of Middle Eastern music had it not been for dance.

2. I may not do it much anymore, but you know what? I can still write. I actually do have more of a way with words than just a general understanding of how to get a point across. I can make it sound good.

3. I got ready a lot faster than usual today. Even had time to make myself coffee and a good breakfast! That's a good way to start the day.

4. I did something well in dance last night. Can't remember what it was, but the teacher saw fit to compliment me and one other girl on it, and this was in the class with the more advanced students. That always feels good, to be singled out for doing something well in a class where most of the people do EVERYTHING better than you because they've been at it much longer.

5. I'm a damn good cook. Ok, so there are some kinds of dishes I've never made that other people do really well, and I feel a little lacking in mbut in general, I can COOK, whether I'm using a recipe or making something up off the top of my head. It's just natural for me. The filet mignon in shallots and wine with sweet and regular oven fries that I made the other night was awesome.

Now, looking at all these things, I note that I am primarily trying to remind myself of all the nifty things I can do and the good things I've accomplished. Hmm. Rely on a good opinion of yourself rather than external stuff. Ok. Good thinking.

Comments

[steelwngs.livejournal.com]

Well then to brighten up your day. Here is my friend Daveed's band Turku. http://www.turkumusic.com/

[tisana.livejournal.com]

Turku! I saw them play at Pennsic a few years ago. Wonderful music to dance to. I have two of their CDs...I might go check to see if there's more.

[steelwngs.livejournal.com]

Yea, I could listen to daveed drum for hours. I got to spin poi while he drummed once. It was amazing.

I'm trying to figure out a way that I can get them to stop by Wildfire (http://www.freedomthrufire.com/wildfire/)one year. That and I am pushing to get other performers that I know there as well.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Oh, that sounds familiar. I've heard good things, I think. :)

[nepenthedreams]

You went to Monday instead this week?

Well congrats on doing something well - that feels so good.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I need to leave right after work today--leave EARLY, in fact--to get to RI in time for my great-grandmother's wake. So I asked Miriam if I could attend the Monday class instead. She said sure. I'm going to do the same for the week of Halloween, since Halloween night I have other obligations that I can't really change around.

[nepenthedreams]

She actually offered me the same this week but I had to leave Monday afternoon. I may ask her if I can go Monday & Tuesday n ext week to make up for this week.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

LOL. That isn't all that well-made, and anyway it's a totally easy pattern. When I make one for you I might dress it up a bit with a more textured stitch or more lacy bits or something.