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

[perfect-autumn.livejournal.com]

I hate having to give things up.

*hugs*

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Yes indeedy, that sure does suck. I know you've gone through a lot along those lines. *hugs back*

[perfect-autumn.livejournal.com]

I haven't given up dancing yet - or heels, for that matter - just much more infrequent.

The hiking, walking, running, malls, a trips that require much walking? I'm totally with ya.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Amen. I know you know what it's like. :-/