My last Monday night square dance

[cjsmith]

As I've probably mentioned here before, I am convinced I must give up square dancing. If my feet are ever going to heal, giving them rest is probably a critical step, and if they're not... I just can't hack it. Last night as an experiment I took six pain pills before dancing. It messed up my stomach. My feet were only somewhat better.

This is the latest of several things I love I've had to give up. Running was first, then backpacking, then hiking; somewhere in there "going to a flea market" or "going to the mall" became not worth it; now square dancing is going.

I dance with a group on Monday nights. Oops, I mean I used to dance with a group on Monday nights. Last night was the last time. I'll miss them. I'm already grieving.

I get to square dance one more time, at a dance in New England, this coming weekend. That one is my swan song.

Letting go is *hard*.

Comments

[hnybny.livejournal.com]

Crap, we were hoping the operation would do the trick. This stinks.

Where in New England are you going?? Hint...hint...

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Dinner with my parents (Natick) Thursday night, then out to the western half of MA state for the square dance. I'm not even sure what town. It's maybe two hours' drive west of my parents' place, if I remember Rob's comments right.

[hnybny.livejournal.com]

Natick?? On Thursday??? Damn! Thursday night is the one night this week I'll have no free time. You're not coming in early in the day are you? Maybe we could meet for a quick java.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Sadly, I'm coming in after six -- airport directly to food. Dang! This trip really doesn't have much free time.

[hnybny.livejournal.com]

Ahh, well. Have as much fun as possible at your dance.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)