Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Explanation

Life is an adventure. So is dancing. Don't believe me? Try this: step out onto a crowded dance floor. Wait, stop. I already forgot something - where's the girl? Start there! Go ask a girl to dance - knees week, palms sweating, heart pounding in your ears? Same feeling you get standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon staring out into space, hoping against everything that the earth you're standing on doesn't suddenly give way.

Dancing alone - definitely an adventure! Walk into your local supermarket, bank or even at the coffee station at work; strap on a set of headphones and bust a move to your favorite tunes. No?!? Why not? Not a big enough rush for you?

Dancing is definitely an adventure that enriches life and strengthens the fabric of your soul. I've heard many of my mentors say that, "Everyone has rhythm. Everyone who has a heart beat has a rhythm. Dancing is your way of letting that rhythm come out of you and greet the world."

I've allowed dancing to take a hold of me and I now find myself half way around the world teaching ballroom dance to individuals I may never have gotten a chance to know otherwise. I love adventures and I love dancing. The fact that I'm now setting out on adventures because of dancing is truly unbelievable to me. I've been blessed.

I was asked by some students I had the opportunity to teach back in CT to share with them the adventure I am now on and I am happy to do so. I'll try to be as real as possible and share the ins and outs of living abroad in Jordan. I'll also make every attempt I can to discuss dancing, music, food, and the other things that enrich the lives we lead.

I hope you enjoy the blog and give dancing a try if you haven't yet; I believe it will truly change your life!

8 comments:

  1. Love your blog.. and your love of dancing, adventure... and dancing-adventure ;)Just so you know.. I don't think your knees particular knees needed to ever be weak because it is highly unlikely anyone would ever have said "No" to dancing with The Staz! :)Really excited about living your Jordan experience through your blog!!! :) Lots of hugs, Charmaine

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    1. Thanks for the encouragement! Trust me though, there are still times when I'm nervous to ask a girl to dance, not sure if it's just me or of that feeling ever truly gets lost. Maybe some day but let's just say I still get a little weak knee'd every time a certain snowy coach comes around the dance floor.

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  2. Rock on Stazmonster!! life certainly is a dance full of adventure!! can't wait to read more dude!! good luck!!

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  3. brostaz- love the blog! let me know if you want me to tweak it for ya- with a custom header, or sidebar and all :) love ya!! can't wait to see more!!

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  4. I LOVE this!!! I'm so excited you started the blog - I was waiting for this!!! I can't wait to keep reading about your adventures and all of your dancing. Everyone is going to love dancing with you and they are going to learn so much! Have an amazing time and you're right....life and dancing are both adventures! Take hold of them both, never stop living, embrace the moment and instill your passion in others...it's contagious! Have a great time! Sherry

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    1. I'll do what I can. Those are definitely strong words of encouragement, I'll take them to heart and look back at them if I ever start feeling a little down and out.

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  5. It sounds so wonderful. Its almost like we are there with you, when you write to us. Anyway I was walking into work the other day and I wondered if I was ever going to see a white Mitsubishi, silver Ford and a purple Honda parked in the driveway!
    Good luck and cannot wait to read more.

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