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As some of you know, I've been a biiiiiit sick lately, and I've been having a hard time to recover myself from illness. Besides, I had a lot of work to do that remains undone, and now I am starting to think I should talk to my director and drop some things because time is running out and my strength is not back yet. My idea is to try to do the job (dance my choreo, play my concerts...) but not at the risk of my own health. If in these next 2 weeks I see my body is not recovering properly, I'll drop my side life quest and it won't mean I fail the challenge. It will be adapted. I'd like to rehearse and record the choreo anyway, even if it takes longer, because I want to do it and also see the result. I'll put the video here unless it is a complete mess -it won't. Maybe. Eeeer, no it won't. Sure. Sure? Main quest Goal 1 (main goal). Last crisis have been handled nicely, so this is the way to go: breath, meditate, rest, relax, slow down, give mental rewards, repeat affirmations, no critizicing. Little actions against anxiety everyday. Goal 2. Eat well, eat fatty, supplement wisely, sleep well. Goal 3. Move everyday, even if it is only mobility work. Walk, tap dance... Running and lifting when I'll feel ready. Side life quest Goal 1. Tap choreo. From Shirley Temple to Eleanor Powell in 3 weeks. Now, that's a challenge! Musical will take place on march the 26th. Goal 2. Musical practice everyday. Four upcoming concerts! Wish me luck!

HEY THERE! IF YOU THINK FASTING IS UNHEALTHY OR UNSAFE THEN DON'T PARTICIPATE IN THIS! Last minute challenge! Here in Michigan it is 10-17-14, 7:00 PM. I will be fasting as of midnight tonight for 48 hours. Anyone else interested in trying this, go ahead and post here. I will only be consuming water, black coffee, and water with crystal light in it until Monday morning. I'm carbing up with beans and lentils right now. Any and all participants get a stoic nod of appreciation and respect from yours truly. All those who complete this tiny challenge get an imaginary high five (you can't feel it, but if you close your eyes and concentrate, it's like I'm actually there smacking your hand with my hand, and it stings soooo good). Sorry for the late notice, I will probably do this again next weekend. Five hours to go!

Tuesday night I made it to my first tap dance class ever, and my first dance class since a *meh* attempt at jazz dance in the 1980s. It was a lot of fun, and I was actually able to follow along without my brain imploding. About an hour earlier, I had another treat: A friend from a now-dissolved writing group had a book launch. Despite having to be in two places at once, I made a point of driving down to the bookstore before the show to pick up a copy and get it autographed. Most of the material is at least familiar to me because I helped him edit it, but it's fantastic to get a brand new, shiny book and an autograph that made me sniffle a bit.