Calm

My life has become calm again.
I'm so exhausted, mentally and physically, but calm is there.
Last week was full of 6 days straight of dance rehearsals and recitals.
Over those days I fell in love with the idea of dancing, especially for a dance center like 'nMotion.
The studio is a non-competitive one, so I know that the dancers just truly love what they do.
In 6 short days I got to know more people, see what life is like in the wings of the stage, and feel the energy that goes through one's body just before going out to perform.
Although I never danced as a child, I am so happy that I can experience it now.
I constantly have all the dance songs and performances flowing through my head, and I think I will have to put the recital soundtrack in my car- some of those songs are just addicting...

I'm still trying to deal with my broken car.

I got it quoted yesterday, and they are estimating it to cost over $4,000 to fix it. 

Because of the miles and age, the cost to fix it is more than 75% of its worth, so my car is considered totaled. 

Not cool.

Not sure where to go from here.

I had to stuff a tarp into the gap in my trunk in order to keep the monsoon like rains from flooding my trunk.

*real classy, I know

One more thing to add to my list of craptastic events, is that at work I jammed my finger into a box, so my thumb bent back and cracked.

My hand has been swollen since, and I'm really just not a fan of it.

I'm not sure if it's sprained, fractured, or broken.

I haven't been to a doctor because I don't want to pay for an x-ray incase it isn't broken. 

We'll see what happens.

I'm hesitant to go to yoga or kettlebells due to putting weight on my hand.

Bah.

Ok, time to attempt a walk outside and hope that my face doesn't swell shut.

Allergies are a bitch right now.

Stay classy,

Bamf

Weekend Recap

This past weekend was CRAZY as my BFF Andrea got married.

 

1: My BFF's bachelorette party- decked out in western wear.

2: I got us all cowboy boot can koozies- they were a hit.

3: The bride's bro joined us on the bachelorette party as our security guard. ha.

4: Post-tequila shot face. With a lime.

5: Cowboy hat with a veil. Classy.

6: Bride's Bro, Me, Mandi, Bride.

7: Pretty nails.

8: Someone rear-ended me on my way home from getting my nails done. Not cool.

9: Bride's beautiful hair.

10: Bride while getting her hair done.

11: The necklace I got her for the big day.

12: Mimosa's are necessary while doing makeup.

13: Bride and Groom's first dance.

14: The Bride and the Maid of Honor- aka me.

15: The gorgeous venue.

16: My brother's and their kids came over for Mother's day, so I snapped a picture of Miss Brenna.

That, my friends, is a snapshot of the weekend. 

It was exhaustingly beautiful.

I almost fell 3 times during the ceremony, but I didn't. Hooray for me.

The food was delicious at the reception.

Everyone danced.

My dress almost blew up above my head because of the wind (20-30mph gusts), but it didn't, thank god.

My speech went really well and I was complimented throughout the night for it.

Gift opening the next day was wonderful, and the bride and groom safely made it to the East coast for their honeymoon.

I got to see one of my other best friend's while she was in town.

She working in DC, and came home with her boyfriend for a few days so he could see her hometown and meet a few of her friends in person (we've only ever seen each other before via Skype).

My brother's came over for Mother's Day, so I got to see all the kiddos.

Yesterday started a long week of rehearsals and recital performances for dance, with a rehearsal for the upper level and adult classes.

Today and tomorrow are dress rehearsals, and Thursday-Saturday are performances.

Yowza.

SO. BUSY.

I also have an informal interview today for my mom's company- cross your fingers for me!

OK, gotta jet. 

Stay Classy.

Running around like crazy,

Bamf

Wedding Festivities

The wedding festivities have officially begun for my BFF's wedding on Saturday!
I'm on day 1 of my 5 days off from work (hell yeah!), and that's about all I've done for the wedding thus far.
Well, I got a spray tan last night that left a wonderful stripe down my left arm, and a spot on my foot, so that's cool.
Remind me to pick up a lemon on my way home from kettle bells tonight....
Tomorrow I will pick up my dress, pick up a bridesmaid from the airport, throw the bachelorette party, and revel in the wedding awesomeness!
If I can get this spray tan under control, I will be so much happier...
Until then, it's tap dance and kettle bells tonight!
Next week is my dance recitals... holy shit!
*Cue panic and anxiety attack*
OK, gotta jet.

Keep it real,
Bamf

I can't turn you loose

Tap dancing is one of my stress relievers.
It's 45 minutes one night a week where I can have fun with new friends, and just dance.
Before this fall I had never tap danced in my life.
Never.
It's been a tough couple months, but I'm at a non-competitive dance studio so it's all for fun.
We get a workout in (tap dancing is a workout, fo reals), and I get to learn something new.
I love it.
Our recital is in a little over 4 weeks, which is very scary.
I have a LOT of practicing to do!
It'll be good because we're serious about what we do, but we're not ridiculous.
I'm debating taking jazz/ballet in the fall, along with tap, but I'm not sure if I can remember all the dances.
Hell, I'm always up for a challenge, so I'm sure I'll do it.
This is the song I'm dancing to.
It's called, I can't turn you loose.
Hence the title of my post.
Yep, awesome.

I still haven't heard from the damn annoying boy.
SO. FUCKING. FRUSTRATING.
Life was going great until he contacted me.
Screw being not being rude and being an adult.
I don't need it.
I dont' know what to do now.
Eff it all.
I'm going to bed.

Hating stupid boys,
Bamf