Quote of the Day 8 August

Allegedly, today's quote comes from Kitty Foyle, but I can't confirm it. None the less, it made me laugh and is absolutely fitting for today:

Dancing is wonderful training for girls, it's the first way you learn to guess what a man is going to do before he does it.

Today I came to work and a tiny little box was left on my desk - a gift. It's one of those little "Mini Kits" you can buy at bookstores. I laughed when I saw what it was - The Art Of Bellydancing. My friend Lala left it for me, undoubtedly in a fit of her own bemusement. As I may have mentioned in a previous blog, my friends (and this list is growing, sans the skeptical Lala) and I are taking belly dancing lessons. Now I have finger cymbals and bellybutton jewels! My friends who are married have very supportive husbands who want them to do this and are kissing the ground I walk on because I'm the instigator.

I just have always wanted to learn (was fascinated by neck slides and the lot when I was a kid) and while I love to dance when no one is looking, I'm self conscious in public. This conquers my self consciousness of dancing openly, helps me actually learn something and serves the very positive purpose of toning and strengthing my stomach and working with balance and coordination. Got the blessing of my trainer as well - she was thrilled that I'm doing it and thinks it's one of the best things I can do for what I want to acheive.

Speaking of training, today was rough but awesome :-)