Starting Over...

A hobby?

Wow! Can it be true. I was chatting with a new friend last night and apparently she has an interest in Bellydancing. My dear friend, Kirsten, has been bellydancing for years and I have accompanied her to countless performances. I've always been intrigued by it, but I'm shy and don't want to do it by myself. I also don't want to be talking it with people who have so much more experience than I do. Too many cooks, you know?

My new friend wants to start taking beginning bellydance starting at the end of September. Supposedly you have to be a member of the gym where the classes are taught, but Kirsten said could work out the access for us, or at least point us in the right direction. She thinks we should be able to just pay $12 a class instead of the $75 monthly membership fee. I hope she's right.


My new friend is in a similar financial situation to me even though she's older than me. I feel for her, but it's kind of nice to be able to relate to someone on that level. I often feel isolated by my meager resources. But then most of my friends are older than me and have more years of experience in their chosen professions. I haven't worked my way up yet, so things are sort as they should be. I've always been mature for my age. As a kid I was always drawn to adults. Maybe I just like being the "little sister" since I had to take on the parenting role growning up. I feel out of my element when I'm around people my own age, but classes are a great way to meet people with similar interests, regardless of age. That may very well change.

I'm also not a bad dancer on a casual/club level. I think I could be good at this. I won't be able to afford the pricey costumes just yet, but at least I know there's someone else in the same boat. The exercise will be good for me too. Kirsten has lost 30 pounds since she started dancing. Don't think I didn't notice that!

I'm excited. If this works out it will be so much better than a stinking Biochemistry class!