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Hey guys, remember this band??

Let's all listen to them more because they have a funny catchy little name.

This week is (as Wes might say) "QUOTE ON QUOTE", "dead week".

Except for one thing; I have a test tomorrow. What the heck?

Also, I've been getting more involved in teaching this ballet class, and I'm really excited with where things are going. Next week I'm teaching barre, and I'm feeling really passionate about taking the girls back to the basics, and just perfecting their technique from there. I love when I am able to explain something in a way that truly helps them grow and be better. I love ballet, I am passionate about the lessons I have learned from it that help my life. That is one things that really excites me. Now that I am at a point where ballet really isn't going to my entire life or my career, I sometimes feel a tinge of regret, and feel like all the sacrifices I made and work I put into it were for nothing.

But that's just not true. I've come to understand that it really was so much more than my big shining solos on stage. As I've thought about how to help the girls become better I've reminisced about past ballet experiences and how they have related to my life. This connection seems to be particularly important to me because most of these girls are not going to be professional dancers. Knowing this then, my goal changes. My goal with them- is to teach them about themselves and the world through ballet. It really sounds like a lofty goal, does it not? But I believe that much of why I am the way I am comes from classroom experiences. So, I want to share this with them, and I want them to grow and hopefully, if I am lucky, my love for it will plant a seed in their hearts.

Some examples? The leotard. The mirror. Healthy lifestyles and (hopefully) body image can be fostered here. I think this is definitely something that is a challenge for everyone. But if you can securely stand in front of a mirror in a leotard and tights, well- that's a great start.

Change: I think this is a huge one. Naturally the body is just not meant to do the things we do in ballet- to stand on the toes or sustain and control movement for extended periods of time. The beauty of it is though, that through practice and determination, the body adapts and these things- turn out, flexibility, etc. become second nature. When technique needs fixing, it is entirely possible to change a bad habit. All though it takes time- it is possible. This lesson has been imperative to me in my life. Having an understanding that the way that I am predisposition to act doesn't mean that is the way that I AM, is so beautiful.

I'm excited about all this--- I am excited to finally be able to share this part of my life with others.

Oh, plus there is totally more!
We saw The Conspirators this weekend- fer sher fab. Not tons of cute outfits like Life as We Know It, but whatever, I guess Josh Duhmel and Katherine Heigel cannot be in every single movie wearing their cute clothes and cute faces.

I think I will go blonde on Thursday if Mrs. Hair Girl lets me. I say this all the time fully intending to go blonde, but then she just never says yes, which is always ugh the worst but hey, everyone cross your fingers for me. This is really just so important you know?

PLUS HEY WAIT! Summer is coming. This is good news for everyone in the world I bet. That's a huge thing to say but I feel confident in my assumption.

So yeah. Talk to you later best friend.