Then when you are determined to look at life a little bit differently, and jump out of your comfort zone, you will find little delightful opportunities springing at you from every corner.

It seems that they have been hiding in that corner for as long as you had your sour outlook to life, afraid to show themselves.

I quit traditional dancing in 2002. Right after representing my state and winning my last win for dance.

And now 2006, I am courted once again to dance.

I don’t know where this people heard I was a dancer before, but the point is, they came forward to asked me once I looked “nicer”. God, was I THAT scary before? Was I so fed up with the world that I looked almost snobbish, no one came to me?

Anyway, here I am, after all those years without practice. During the first coreography, I find out (and not happily) that I wasn’t as limber as before and I tire faster. I used to be able to dance hours non stop, traditional dances are more intense but it is not as taxing as modern dances. As in we don’t prance and fly about. A lot of it is concentrated slow movements so there isn’t any reason to tire easily especially when you are considered a seasoned dancer.

But I also regain the joy I had from the music, from the old familiar movements. That same day I dug out my costume and my accessories.

You know what? I’m not that brave yet to put it on and dance in full regalia. I guess I’ll muster that confidence later.

The date is set for 5th August. I want us to win.