I said “See you soon” to another wonderful friend today. (I’m staying positive) I decided to dedicate this post to her though. She has been one of those people who became almost as much a part of myself as I am. We even have a collective name, Saramantha!
I woke up this morning with The Beatles “Hey Jude” running through my head. Knowing I would have to part with her, the lyrics were a mantra in my mind. “Hey Jude, don’t make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better.” (Lovely song, though pretty random given the situation. Still, It’s playing on a loop.)
Anyway she is also an amazing dancer. Neither of us are trained, but she understood my passion and shared my enthusiasm for dance. We spent most of yesterday dancing our fill, knowing it would be the last time for a while. From swing dancing, hip hop, and contemporary ballet, to goofing around; it was wonderful. But now she’s left, hence the title. There are quite a few songs that fit my mood today, but the title of this song fits the most.
This week I kept thinking: I guess it’s a good thing I have so much practice dancing on my own, hopefully it won’t be too hard to go back to. But then I realized something, I won’t be alone again, not really. If there was one thing I could say I’ve really gotten from the past few months of my life, it’s a family. That isn’t the only thing by far, but it is a freeing feeling to be surrounded by those who love you for you.
They may not have the same passion for dance, or express themselves through it the same way I do, but they appreciate it. Even if there is no one in the room with me, I know my passion is shared and enjoyed by others.
So back to Saramantha, I will now say take this same spirit with you. When you dance remember how much you are loved and appreciated for your expression. You aren’t alone in it anymore.
So long and farewell my wonderful friend! I can’t wait to dance with you (in person) again!
P.S. If you want to check out her blog (which is extremely quirky, insightful, and entertaining) she’s EntriesOfExperience