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My fancy dress costume for last night's line dancing party - sadly there weren't any better photos. It's probably not obvious, but I was inspired by one of my favourite films (see icon). And if anyone asks how it's related to Hallowe'en... well I think organised religion is scary all year round!
My friend Nick in an Elvis wig, while I'm wearing a rather fluffy blonde wig over my nun's headdress. I think it's a great look.
The FUNNIEST photo ever. Doing The Time Warp with flair, obviously.
Dancing the Vancouver Boogie - note my boots under the habit!
Last night was very enjoyable. The weather was horrendous so it was a real effort to go out in the rain, but I'm glad I did because the others' costumes were excellent and much fun was had. Plus, I won a box of Celebrations in the raffle. Woo.
Today in work we had a painting unveiling ceremony, which was a new experience for me. We had some artwork by Shameela Hussain commissioned for the foyer in our building, and although I've seen it many times sitting on the filing cabinet in the manager's office, it was the first time I'd seen it on the wall. It looks fabulous actually - the colours are very deep, and just my taste - dark blue, red, purples etc. The unveiling ceremony included food, which is always appreciated, and a performance by an Indian dancer which we all enjoyed.
Before that, I had my ballroom dancing lunchtime class, and I think today's was my favourite so far. I danced with a different girl, called Becky, and she was MUCH better than my previous partners. I think she's the one - I hope I can dance with her again because it's so much easier when the other dancer can remember the steps and use the right foot. To be fair, my first partner Alison could remember the steps, but she is maybe two feet taller than me, so her steps were much longer - and I was the leader in our couple! Becky is a much better height for me. Even so, I think ballroom dancing will go on my list of Things That Are Not As Awesome as Line Dancing, which so far includes everything except maybe hoe downs, which can go on my list of Things That Are Equally As Awesome as Line Dancing.
This evening James has been out playing football, so I went to the gym to make up for all the biscuits I ate in work, and then came home to do lots of cleaning while listening to Dolly Parton. I am not ashamed that that's my ideal evening, really.