Spontaneous, Special Day

Spontaneity is the name of the game today. Though I felt a little under the weather today, I felt like today would be a special day. And indeed, it was. And continues to be!

After three weeks of no one showing up to my new yoga class, I had my first student this morning! A lovely woman who has just moved to town from the Dominican Republic. She is a recently retired professional dancer. She told me that she stopped dancing two years ago to have her children. She told me also, that she would like to get back in shape (back in shape? She looked amazing!!) to enjoy one last dancing hoorah. She is 41, but doesn't look at all her age (I have always held that dance will keep you young!) and wants to make sure she does a bit more dancing before she cannot anymore. I am happy to introduce her to the NC Dance scene in whatever way I can.

I decide not to dance after teaching this morning, as I was feeling light headed, and took a cue from my body that maybe I could use some rest. So I went home to spend the rest of the morning with Robert. He is such a beautiful man, and a caring husband. I just love him, and never feel like we can spend enough time together. We watch some DVR'd episodes of Family Guy and our new favorite, Boardwalk Empire (HBO, you've done it again...a perfectly addictive, well-crafted show).

Laura calls, and we talk briefly. I posted some videos of the dances I have choreographed for her upcoming Beatles, Bach and Beer concert next week, and I am glad to hear that she enjoys them very much! After getting off the phone with Laura, it is time for Rob to go to work. And almost time for me to meet Suzy, an art acquaintance of mine at the coffee shop for some art conversation.

At the coffee shop, we talk about all manner of things art: projects, collaborations, organization and dreams. I mention that I have always wanted to go on a loooong road trip. She says she would like to do the same. We discuss the possibility of going on a loooong road trip with a purpose. We decide this is do-able. We brainstorm what would go into such a trip, and what we might get out of it. We discuss the concept of having no preconceived notions about what we would make during and after this trip. We agree on that. We discuss how we will gather materials, information and inspiration on our trip. Suzy asks me how long I would like to go for. I say, "In a perfect world, like a month." She says OK. OK...so hence, we begin the process of putting this adventure together.

Later in our conversation, Suzy notices the time, and tells me she must leave, but lets me know that the Woman's Fund is having a social get-together that I should go to. I have no plans, so I go. I meet a friend of Suzy's, who will be sharing an art space with her come December. I meet new women, who are members of the fund. They tell me all about it. It is what it sounds like. Women who work to fund women's initiatives, specifically targeting areas like education, health and the workforce. Hm. Some insight into my current study of feminism.

Well, I'm still feeling light headed. So I'm going to have some tea, take a bath and turn in early. I feel a cold coming on. Boo. I'm hoping I can rest and drink it out before it becomes annoying!

~Cara