Last night was alright... I went out and bought the component that MusicalAsh had gotten and programmed it for myself, mostly. I still have some setup to do tonight, but the primary function seems to be working ( Read more... )

Last night was quite packed. I talked with DrAmy about our trip to Ireland, jennyp5309 about plans for Sunday with her family, myself, and MusicalAsh, and with my parents about their trip to Dallas this weekend and about Dad's health. Plus I rehearsed for an hour with Full of Eels for the gig tomorrow night ( Read more... )

Last night I had a salsa lesson. I think I might have done this way back in lesson 2 or so, but it had been forever. Now I've gotten the basic footwork down plus picked up about a half-dozen spins. Hopefully I can remember this all week ( Read more... )

3 things from yesterday ( Read more... )

Last night was the first dance class where I really felt like I didn't want to be there. I was a little sore from the complexes I've been doing, and Barbara and I just butted heads. She was leading from underneath, being generally unhelpful with her advice, and a bit condescending. We worked on the cha cha some and the waltz some, but I got so ( Read more... )

Today has been even worse soreness-wise. That's expected. I'm headed to the gym after work tonight to blow out the soreness and to do my first barbell complex. Which will probably make me far more sore than I've been in ages. mastershake_42 warned me to start with about 30 or 40 lbs for the first time because it is deceptively difficult ( Read more... )

Last night is what I anticipate being a normal non-rehearsal night for me for the next month, except for the disappointment ( Read more... )

Ok, I wasn't really convinced that dancing was much of a workout. I'm convinced now ( Read more... )

Last night was my makeup lesson at Dance With Me. I think I'm progressing really fast, and that makes me happy. I'm still not strong enough of a lead, but we're working on that. Most of the big complaints (basic footwork, hand position, etc) are getting corrected, and Shannon's getting pickier. I take that to mean that I'm getting comfortable ( Read more... )

I can't remember a weekend where the plans changed more frequently, or where it was more difficult to get from one locale to another ( Read more... )