Two years, two months, six days. It felt like only yesterday, July 23rd, 2006 when a New York friend told me he predicted I stay in LA for only six months. And then I proved him wrong.
I have discovered a formula for the length in which people stay in this city. Los Angeles has an equation all to itself. Career + Need to Get Away = Los Angeles + Time Spent.
My career, while it's taken some detours and beatings but for the better of course, is off to a new start. Therefore my career mode is strong. I'd like to define the Need to Get Away from the desire to explore the new and unknown, to running away from problems, to pursuing that dream career, or perhaps being forced to leave. I feel like I have only just begun exploring myself and the people around me. While running away from problems seems like an easy way out, it is extremely satisfying to attack those problems and make the necessary changes in order to have a clearer view and appreciation. Los Angeles has me for some time now. I'm still here.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Tuesday September 30, 2008
Three weeks ago, I finally dug out my dancing shoes from the dust bunny covered corner of my dark closet. The urge to dance was stronger than ever and there was no fighting it. The Emily's and I now share this one night a week together; Where all that matters is that we find our high heels (and drag each other to drive to Long Beach).
I was introduced to a Salsa class one year ago thanks to an ex-boyfriend. Dancing has always been a part of me and I gave it up for quite some time. Never did I imagine picking up Salsa dance as I was always trained in ballet, oh the ever disciplined dancer I once was! Now we're talking about having fun. Salsa is the best release besides playing music. It doesn't matter who you are or what you do, everyone is there to dance and there are no lack of partners. People from all ages, ethinicities, and social backgrounds participate in these classes. It's a chance for everyone to unite in an art form that leaves you with the most natural high. The music's energy makes you shake your hips, smile, and find the sexy, happy soul we often let slip away.
I was introduced to a Salsa class one year ago thanks to an ex-boyfriend. Dancing has always been a part of me and I gave it up for quite some time. Never did I imagine picking up Salsa dance as I was always trained in ballet, oh the ever disciplined dancer I once was! Now we're talking about having fun. Salsa is the best release besides playing music. It doesn't matter who you are or what you do, everyone is there to dance and there are no lack of partners. People from all ages, ethinicities, and social backgrounds participate in these classes. It's a chance for everyone to unite in an art form that leaves you with the most natural high. The music's energy makes you shake your hips, smile, and find the sexy, happy soul we often let slip away.
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