It takes two.

I have very few things that I don't tell people. Not even on purpose really. Just like I have parts of my life that I don't discuss a lot.

So, we're gonna discuss one right now. For about two years I danced Argentinian Tango. That was almost two years ago.

I don't know why I'm thinking of it all of a sudden. My body instinctively wants to brush my knees & ankles together. I have found myself rising to the balls of my feet and doing steps in my kitchen. And why wouldn't I?

Just look at how pretty my tango shoes are:

(Yes they are that high. They are also designed for Tango and are specifically balanced.
I can spend several hours in them)

I always felt so unlike myself when I was dancing. Not in a bad way mind you. In a "for some reason you are not awkward when you dance" kind of way. It just made sense to me. I understood the swaying, the rhythm in my chest. How I could close my eyes, walk backwards and feel totally balanced.

I'm not even sure I miss it...
I think I might miss the way I thought about myself when I was dancing. I miss the awe that I felt when I watched my instructors dance.

Well, see for yourself.



Here's an even more awesome one. Yes, she is 9 months pregnant!



Trust me when I tell you, they did not choreograph these. They just do it. And that's what's so amazing about Tango. Once you learn the steps, once you know your way around the floor, you just do it. You just hear the music and do what your feet & heart tell you to do.

So now you know. Yes, I think I can dance.

Focus!

**Author's note: I wanted to get this post out for Rebecca to email, but don't miss the golden opportunity to welcome me back below**

So, I guess this means I am offish back. I'm going to try something new. I'm going to talk about professional things without bitching.

Inspired by the lovely Rebecca at Modite who was inspired by Jena at Modish, I'm going to join in on the September Monthly Goal Meetup

I am proud to present my September Career/Life Goals

1. Get my resume in real fightin shape. This search has been going on too long. It's time for me to buckle down, focus, and get this new job shiz done.

2. Cement my relationships. I've finally got myself a great crew of friends, and I'm determined to make these relationships the ones that finally work.

3. Learn the basics of HTML. I am hoping by doing this, I can help out the Pops and earn a little cash that I can promptly donate to J.Crew.

So, I know you all want to participate now, don't you? Well, I'm glad you asked.

To participate in the meet-up:

• Post a list of your career/life related goals for Sept, along with your checked off August goals if you’d like, on your own blog
• Come back here and leave a link to your post in the comments (*If you don’t have your own blog, feel free to share your list of goals right here in the comments to join in!)
• Then, check out everyone else’s lists as they leave comments - click their links, visit their blogs, say hello, meet, greet and support each other because that’s what it’s all about!

Let's do the damn thing!

Is there anybody out there?

Um....hi. Remember me? *timidly waves*

Helloooooo? *echo echo echo*

I hope some people are still reading this. I'm back after an unfortunate "removal of stolen internet". I am now an honest woman.

I'm gonna take this nice and slow. You know what they say...use it or lose it. I'm really hoping that I haven't lost it.

It's been an odd couple of weeks. Slightly bumped & bruised, but I'm no worse for the wear.

I've managed to find my soul mates. Two ladies who when we are together make up for all the missing parts. And I simply adore them. In a short period of time, we've leaned on each other, cheered each other on and now I'm not sure how I've ever made it through some things without them.

I've got other things to talk about, but I'm not sure I'm ready for that. I think I'm still crystallizing some things.

BUT!!! There is light at the end of the tunnel. Namely,

BLACKHAWKS PRE-SEASON GAMES START IN 13 DAYS!!!!
Yes, ladies and gents. Hockey starts again in less than two weeks.

And as the first game is against the Caps, I have only one thing to say:

Hey D.C. peeps??? Your shit is goin dooooowwwn. Downtown.
(strangely cathartic)

Anyways, I'm glad I'm back. I know I've missed you. I hope you've missed me.