When I put on comfortable shoes - it's like putting on my feet. Any discomfort is alleviated, I can walk, run, jump, leap, twirl, face the mean hard streets of Manhattan. However, these shoes are usually "ugly." they are flat, usually incredibly worn-in, and often class with the outfit I'm wearing. The "Sexy" shoes are debilitating. Even the most comfortable ones are still heels. Fine if you can take a cab then be daintily dropped off at a cocktail party, but when you' re carrying two large bags (containing a computer, notebook full of music or show proposal, dance cloths, dress cloths, book for reading or studying, plugs for phone and computer, and bottle of water) and trying to navigate the stairs and platform jungle of the subway - those shoes take away any super power you previously possessed - and you are reduced to being trampled as you slowly pitter patter around. Oh shoes --- how wonderful and cruel you can be!
My friend Danielle recommended the Anatomical Coloring Book to me - to help me with this anatomy stuff for my pilates certification. What an incredible idea! I like to color. And I am learning about the manubrium while doing so.
Taught ballet today. Only 3 people came. It was --- strange? I have to give those three people SO much credit! They are NOT dancers at all - and ballet is super hard. Especially if you are learning when you are in your thirties! Things I take completely forgranted like spotting when turning were drawn to my attention. A simple single piroutte became standing in one spot doing spotting exercises I did back when I sang Peter Peter Penguin! But of course - when you're 3 - it's fun to stand and do those exercises - when you're 35 - you feel stupid and bored and frustrated. I hope they enjoyed the class, but I'm not sure. Beginning is WAY harder to teach and make it not completely mundane than an advanced class. Anyone can say "tendu tendue plie go," but I my deepest admiration for those who can inspire and teach adult beginners. I know my opinion of the "Crazy old ladies" at Steps has greatly changed. I say - GO YOU for COMING and TRYING and SUCCEEDING at learning a new skill.
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