Monday, February 20, 2012

ten years

In the last ten years I have owned a shop, then had it close. In the last ten years I have also gone to Europe more than once and been the 1st woman to lead the Orange Crush ride. A rally that no longer exists.

In the last ten years I have learned belly dancing and even subbed for my teacher for one of her classes when she couldn't make it. I have gone from a small showcase in the OC to regular spots at a cafe in LA. I have danced in Hollywood and at the Cairo Caravan last year. While this last year has slowed me down some what, my costumes still fit and I can once again feel the need to get out there and shimmy again. Its great for my waist line, and helps me feel sexy and confident.

In the last ten years I have finished my novel, had articles published, and taken up surfing again. It doesn't seem like that long, but in ten years I have packed in a lot of living. Also in the last ten years I have kept the same seats at the symphony.

I have had the goal of being as interesting in life as the characters in novels, I feel I have achieved this. Still one to go out there and dance, in a club or at a concert. Looking back I am so happy I don't have kids, because I have had time to reach a lot of these personal goals. Yes, I have said this before; I would never have had the courage to do all this if I was close to my family.

My sister has been writing me, I don't want to reply. She and my mother have missed out on the last ten years and I have been able to fly. Would I stop now? Not really, I just don't want to go back for more abuse. Instead I will stick to my guns and not let them in, who knows what I will accomplish in the next ten years. Stay tuned.