Sunday, December 27, 2015

When life's kicking your butt, how about a theme song? December dancing and January beginnings!



Happy holidays! I say this with a bit extra cheer. A couple weeks ago I was feeling pretty sorry for myself while sitting at the longest stoplight known to man. It was pouring. A Christina Perri song was promising that life was big and wonderful and we're all stronger than we think. Through the windshield wipers across the massive intersection danced a bright blur wearing a yellow rain slicker, sweats, and a gym bag. Shake shake shake. The movements kept going as cars drove past. After a minute I started laughing, not at the enthusiastic pedestrian, but in celebration. A black man walked up the sidewalk next to my car and stood on the opposite side of the crosswalk to the dancer. The yellow raincoat person pooped out after another minute but then the man started dancing and just like in a music video about living life no matter what's pressing down on you the two moved to their own beat facing each other on opposite sides of the street. I sat in my car clapping because it was so good. I thought for a second maybe they knew each other, but when the light finally turned green they crossed paths with grins, no hugs or high fives. Strangers, all of us, but I felt that music.

So let's dance ourselves into the next year and sing no matter what comes our way in 2016. I have goals, but that's not new. I could use a few less goals, so maybe that's a new goal of mine, to chill a little. Probably not. No matter.

Alabama Shakes - Hold On

4 comments:

  1. I love the story! I would've been giggling too and probably would've joined them dancing in my car :D Sounds like a ton of fun and you're right, just the right inspiration to remember to enjoy every little moment. Thanks so much for sharing! I'll come up with a song soon ;)

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    1. I bet you would have started dancing! It was a neat moment and I felt silly to be feeling sorry for myself. It was one of those "Oh, yeah, I get it, I'll quit it" moments. I wish you and Zane a very Happy New Year Jaclyn!

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  2. That is just fantastic! And so many people would have missed that because they're too busy trying to get to their next destination or stay 'plugged' in...I'm glad you didn't miss it, Robyn! It's a lesson, that's what it is. :D
    I've done terribly with these posts this year but not because I don't love them because I do! So I'll get my kids on board and I'll get ours posted later today. I can't wait to see what they pick. *ha* Oh, and thanks for introducing me to a new band! ;)

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    1. You haven't done terribly silly girl! This was my only December post! I'd make a New's resolution to post more often but I'm actually busy making a resolution not to make too many goals. Hey, congrats on your Broncos! My sister called my dad after Monday night's game. My dad had called after our game announcing that our Christmas presents were all going to be Cardinals gear. What a turd.

      Oh, isn't this band awesome?! There's that commercial on TV with that shows the universe, these guys sing that song! Too vague? Happy Happy New Year!

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