Dance like nobody is watching!

One of the amazing things about the Latin culture is their ability to "Dance." I love that women of all shapes and sizes get dressed up in their best and head out for a night of dancing. It is not that they feel like they have to be a pro and seem like they are trying out for Dancing with the Stars. The bottom line, they embrace the music, they listen to the rhythm and they let loose and have some fun.

It is amazing how the stress of the world around you disappears when you put on your dancing shoes, put on some good music and let your body move to the music. It took me a long time to realize that it didn't matter that I was just learning and most people were probably not watching me anyways. And if they were, they were probably admiring that "I" can dance.

Children are born with the ability to dance. At what stage do we become concerned about what others think? I challenge everyone to put on your dancing shoes, put on some good music and let your rhythm flow. Even if it is in your kitchen!

Friendship

Following in my theme of taking the opportunity, I would like everyone who reads my blog to make the time for a friend this week. In the busyness of life we often forget to make time for our friends. Buy a friend a coffee when they least expect it, invite a friend for dinner for no reason but to show your appreciation of your relationship, go out for lunch, etc. True friends are around when times are good and when times are not so good. True friends will laugh with you, cry with you, share stories with you, and most importantly accept each others differences. Today my heart is full with happiness after sharing dinner with a dear friend and her husband. We shared stories, great food, some drinks, and we laughed so hard we almost cried. And we realized we don't do it often enough. We look forward to many more nights of dinner, playing games, sharing stories and growing older with great friends like you! Thanks for being you! This week I will show my appreciation for a different friend. I will take charge and slow down the crazy busy life that we have in North America and appreciate what means the most to me. My Family and my friends!