My "aha" moment

Happy Friday! It's story time:

Nicole

When you want it, go get it

Dance, Acting, Performing is my life. This has made me up to who am. And you...who are you? This is something to contemplate:

"Hungry is tasting your dreams no matter how far they are"

Nicole

Find the fun

I really like this quote. Especially the part "Have Fun". Sometimes with the hustle and bustle in our lives, I think we forget to just let go, and have fun. Having fun with our work, with whatever projects have going on, situations we're in, it's good to find the fun in it. 

Right now, I'm in rehearsals for a dance piece I was asked to perform in. I've been in rehearsal since the beginning of February and will be performing this Saturday, March 1st at Belhaven University. Here is a snippet of the dance:

You'd think I'd be thrilled, but actually, it's hard for me to watch this video. All I see are imperfections, and that my performance doesn't meet my standards. I know I can do better. In other words, I'm not having fun. Every thought going through my head is how I can make my steps better and I'm aggravated that my body isn't doing what I want it to. The work I'm putting in is more geared towards perfection instead of the movement just flowing because I'm enjoying what I'm doing. Not to mention, I'm completely forgetting that um...I fell off a building...and shouldn't even really be here. 

So, I had to take a deep breath, step back, and realize...I'm dancing. One more time,
I-A-M-D-A-N-C-I-N-G.
Why would I not want to enjoy this? Why all the stress to be perfect? Why not just have fun with this?

It seems like that would be better, and much more fun. I'm putting in the work, so knowing that, it's time to ignore the drama inside my head. It's time to have fun.

Nicole

High highs, low lows, keep truck'in

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Part 2

Nicole

Slow week

Hello all. As I'm sure you've noticed, I haven't really posted anything since last Thursday. I'm not the biggest fan of excuses (though I do do them here and there. I'm human), I'll tell you this, this week is a little bit of a slow week for me. Forgive my absent posts this week and know come Monday, I'm back in business.

I'm rehearsing for a dance piece right now along with doing some major mean workouts with my personal trainer to prepare. All of which you'll be hearing/informed about come Monday.

So for now, I'm in focus mod for the next few weeks. Looking forward to filling you in next week.

Have a great rest of the week!!

Nicole

Let it Be

"Let It Be"

When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And when the broken hearted people
Living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted
There is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Yeah there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be
Ah let it be, yeah let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music,
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Yeah let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah let it be
Oh there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah let it be
Oh there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Ah let it be, yeah let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Though you may/will face dark times throughout your life, just know that there is a purpose and a light at the end of the tunnel. More then likely, you'll never get your answer as to why, but "let it be."

Nicole

time to get happy on these chilly days

I'm flooding this post with happiness. GET YOUR HAPPY ON!

Are you happy yet?

Nicole

Up to date

I apologize for my absence/lack of posts last week. I had to fly out to the great state of Minnesota to attend a funeral. Though that sounds sad, it really wasn't. The funeral was a celebration of a life. Celebrating a life rather than  moping about it is a heck of  a lot easier I'm here to tell ya.

It's a fact and part of life. We come into this world only to leave it at some point. We've all heard that we need to make the best of our time here on earth before its to late. I witnessed and experienced this first hand.

One thing I noticed at this funeral, were the out poor of people who attended. People who were there to support the family and also friends who were generally touched by this person who had passed.

When I had my accident, I was overwhelmed, grateful, and amazed at how many people came out of the wood works to be by mine and my family's side. It matched that of Chris Graviers funeral. I guess my point is, since we're here on earth, it's so important to be the best people we can be. We have no idea the impact we have on each other. So don't waste anytime. We all have great potential inside of us. My dad always tells me to ''pay it forward,'' and buddy, it is one gratifying feeling.

Nicole

FEBRUARY

February:

Groundhogs Day, Black History Month, Valentines Day, President's Day, American Heart Month, the Winter Olympics, Abraham Lincoln's Birthday...

The list goes on and on. I guess my point is, February is a very busy month. Take advantage of the month and enjoy, because before you know it will be gone as fast as it arrived.

Nicole