I Has Social Life?

It’s new and exhilarating. The thumping beats, the pulsing lights, the heat and press of bodies moving all around you. Even the air is flavored as it’s pumped through the fog machines. It’s easy to get caught up in it all, turned around and lost. I’m just trying to find the bathroom. I push and wriggle my way through a sea of people until a hand reaches out and grabs me, pulling me onto a little island of Dance. I go with it, dancing with this stranger until the end of the song. That’s what it’s all about after all.

I go out every Tuesday (Taco Tuesday at PB Bar and Grill!) and Saturday with my friends Richard and Shay. I used to not be able to dance unless I was drunk because I had only been out dancing twice before and I wasn’t too confident about my dancing abilities. Then I took a good look around at everyone else dancing, and realized that we’re all doing pretty much the same thing. Plus, the guys are so much fun to dance with that it rarely crosses my mind to worry about how I look. Now, the only drink I need is water to keep me cool.

I used to be such a homebody, never wanting to leave my comfort zone. In the two weeks that I’ve been going out with the guys, I’ve found myself more confident and willing to try new things. Plus, I’m losing weight and gaining energy and cheer.

A social life: new and fun. I think I’ll keep it around. :)