I had forgotten how much I enjoy breathlessly bouncing around a multi-colored vinyl pad while a stirring techno beat fills my living room (and my soul). You can really lose yourself in the driving rhythm, and the concentration required to keep step with the music does not allow my mind too much opportunity to dwell on…other things.
Granted, Dance Dance Revolution is probably as close to real dancing as paint by numbers is to impressionism. Still though, in the privacy of one’s own home, one can add a bit of freestyling personal flair to the steps without worrying about how completely ridiculous these (occasionally flamboyant) stumbling gyrations may appear.
My legs will be sore tomorrow since I haven’t set foot on my dance pad in months (I have similarly ignored my Bowflex). I have been stuck on a strange emotional roller coaster since mid-December and have decided that it’s time to get off. It is time for me to refocus on all the things that add something postive to my life.
I am SO INSPIRED! I’ve been down in the dumps for days (possibly weeks) now and am worried that I might not be able to get back where I want to be. Just seeing you getting back to your DDR has helped me tremendously - thanks. :)
DDR was the easy part (after all, it is a video game); now I just have to get back to using my Bowflex. I must repeat this mantra: “the Bowflex is not a thousand-dollar dirty clothing rack.”
Well, I suppose there is no time like the present for us all to climb up out of the dumps and get back to our routines with renewed dedication and motivation.
Winter is officially behind us. Okay, okay, I did just drive through a nasty sleet storm tonight. WINTER IS OFFICIALLY BEHIND US, and I welcome the spring with renewed optimism.