I think I'm the only person who enjoys dances...

...or at least admits to it.

But before we open THAT can of worms, can I just show you what came in the mail for me??

From my very dearest cousin Summer Marie... the cuuutest little towel with the Eiffel Tower on it, that also happens to have "Dream Big" stitched into it.  How perfect right? I am in LOVE with it.  Isn't Summer the sweetest?? And so talented?  You definitely need to check out her ETSY shop thesunshinespace.etsy.com

Ok enough cuteness; back to the issue at hand.

Tomorrow night = YSA "pink dance" at the institute building.

I'm not sure anyone else is going.

Except myself.

I LOVE these things.

The awkward conversations.

The occasional lack of rhythm.

Perfect.

I feel really comfortable at church dances.

I guess I was always disappointed after school dances.

I just saw some sides of people I wished I hadn't.

ha

And, because of that fact, I never felt like I could totally join in on the dancing fun.

I didn't ever want to get thaaat close to people.

Legitimately awkward.

Stake/YSA dances on the other hand;

only awkward when people feel weird dancing.

Some people though just totally let go;

because they don't have to be so worried about the other kind of awkwardness.

It's a nice break.

 I  feel like I can totally be myself at these things.

I LOVE dancing.

I LOVE music.

I LOVE moving and getting my heart pumping.

I have always loved church dances.

The first one I went to when I was 14 was magical.

I realized that my shyness did not spill over onto the dance floor.

I wasn't required to be a superb conversationalist,

just bust a move and enjoy myself.

And enjoy myself I did.

And have continued to do so for the last decade.

I promise if you come to a dance with me you will enjoy yourself.

I will make up a dance with you.

There will be booty-shakin.

Lots of laughing--

at ourselves mostly...

and just a whole lot of fun.

So quit being a hater!

Grateful for: yummy sushi, and shoe sales

Quote of the day: (talking about Visiting Teaching) "Because we follow the example and teachings of Jesus Christ, we value this sacred assignment to love, know , serve, understand, teach, and minister in His behalf" --Sister Julie B. Beck... soooooooooo excited she's coming to Austin!!!!!