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

[gregbo.livejournal.com]

Hi. I found you via ambar.

I had to take a while off from (ballroom) dancing due to a knee injury. "A while" has turned into "I don't dance much these days." My knees are better, thanks to new shoes, lost weight, and better exercise, but I'm still somewhat skittish about reinjuring myself. Also, I got busy with some other things.

Hope you'll be feeling well enough to dance again soon.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Hi!

"A while" has turned into "I don't dance much these days."

I wouldn't be surprised if I wind up going this route as well. My life doesn't have a pause button, and I'll fill my time with stuff. Hopefully some of it will be increased square dance calling, keeping me in some of the same social circles, but who knows what else this time might bring.

I can certainly understand the skittishness about reinjury. Knees need caution. :-/ I wish you continued knee health!

Thanks!