Category Archives: Swing Dancing

6 Good Things to Do Right Now

Posted on March 18, 2020 by admin

If my neck of the woods is any indication, then modern life has been turned upside down as of late. So many businesses, parties, weddings, trips, and small gatherings have been canceled, and it looks like that will only continue. … Continue reading →

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My 2019 Highlights

Posted on December 29, 2019 by admin

This past year would be difficult to describe in a few words or even in one blog post. I could spend ages talking about how 2019 affected me. Instead, I’ll just mention some of the highlights of my year in … Continue reading →

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Adventure Motivation

Posted on December 18, 2019 by admin

I’ve talked before about my dream of traveling around the continental US in a camper van and seeing the cool stuff and the hidden gems in each state. Lately, I’ve been thinking about all the stuff that there is to … Continue reading →

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Friendsgiving 2019

Posted on November 29, 2019 by admin

Yesterday, I got together with some of my swing dancing friends in St. Augustine for a special Thanksgiving celebration. “Friendsgiving”, as we called it, was a wonderful way to spend the day and I enjoyed every minute of it from … Continue reading →

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A Short Gratitude List

Posted on November 28, 2019 by admin

Since today is Thanksgiving, I thought it only fitting to post about some things for which I’m thankful. Cultivating a spirit of gratitude has vastly improved my life and I could write many posts about what I’m grateful to have. … Continue reading →

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Right Where I Need to Be

Posted on October 30, 2019 by admin

I can be pretty impatient with almost anything, especially self-improvement. Sometimes I’ll feel like I’m making no progress at all or actually regressing despite everything I’ve learned. What helps me during those moments is to think about moments of serendipity … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Dance

Posted on October 24, 2019 by admin

This passage from Letting Go is a wonderful illustration of what it’s like to get lost in a dance. David Hawkins perfectly describes the feeling I’ve felt on many occasions; that feeling is primarily why I stuck with swing dancing … Continue reading →

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Back to Basics

Posted on October 7, 2019 by admin

Lately, I’ve noticed that I keep leaning to one side when I unicycle, so I’ve gone back to shorter rides in the hopes of figuring out what’s causing me to lean and fixing my form. It seems to be helping … Continue reading →

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Classic City Swing 8

Posted on October 1, 2019 by admin

Classic City Swing 8 was the last weekend in September in Athens, Georgia, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. So far, this is the only swing dance workshop I’ve attended more than once. Just like last year, I also visited some … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “How Can You Know If You’ve Never Been Tested?”

Posted on September 26, 2019 by admin

This entry from The Daily Stoic resonates quite strongly with me. When I think back to the most difficult season of my life, I can become sad or angry at how much it hurt to go through everything that happened. … Continue reading →

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