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I never thought I’d be here.

One year ago, almost to the day, I started taking adult ballet classes as a way to do something for myself. Just for me.

I had already taken up golf with friends the year prior, great for socializing while learning a skill; and where I also used to find that kind of excitement and joy from working out, now that I’ve been at it for close to ten years, I realize it’s not a hobby it’s literally a lifeline – a way to ensure aging feels good not debilitating. That one is a non-negotioable.

I’ll admit, a year ago I was going through a period of, “wtf am I doing with my life??”

I wanted to try something new and be around new people to open up new opportunities and work on improving myself. As a mom and wife, it’s easy to fall into the I’m-too-busy-for a-hobby-trap, but I realized everybody else around me was finding a way to have a hobby, why couldn’t I? I have zero regrets!

Wednesday was dress rehearsal and photos 📸 I was nervous for at least a full week thinking about getting the makeup and hair right. I am not a makeup girlie by any means! I kind of used to be when I was in my 20s, but was only buying drugstore makeup and not really following any real techniques- maybe something I saw in a Cosmo magazine or a Kandee Johnson video, but I definitely didn’t have any kind of a clue. I went minimalist with my makeup when I stopped going out on weekends and days were mostly spent at home with my kid – eyebrows and mascara…that’s all I do now on a day-to-day basis, plus SPF for all over my face. I can’t really imagine doing any more than that on basic days 😅

So I decided to buy a new non-drugstore foundation, and a lipstick for the occasion (both MAC), but also for after the recital – like for date nights (need to take more), concerts, girls nights, whatever! I’m into the idea of wearing pretty makeup, I just have zero clue what I’m actually doing as far as application goes 😆

Overall, I’m happy with the way everything turned out! I’m almost afraid I had too much makeup on for pictures 😅 I think I had the most makeup on of anyone else in my class, but I was really nervous about looking makeupless in photos, something that happens pretty much every time I have my picture taken, professional or not. Plus, I was thinking about being on stage, which also requires the right amount of makeup! Or so I’ve read lol. I did compete on stage at a couple bodybuilding competitions years ago, so I learned *a little* about stage makeup back then.

So tomorrow is recital day! I’m nervous but excited. Being on stage doesn’t necessarily make me nervous, I’ve done it on a few occasions, but I am nervous about having that one chance to get it right. At rehearsal I was all over the place, asking silly questions, like, which foot is forward 😳 AND I went forward too far when I misunderstood a direction and got whacked in the face 😂😭😭😭.

I’m hoping for the best. I think (hope 🤞) when the time comes muscle memory will kick in and it will be a smooth performance 😓 One thing the instructors did mention to the class, and I’m totally guilty of, is if I do mess up I can’t make a crazy face or say OOPS SORRY 😂 I will do that every single time, and even did after they said not too 😭. Old habits, ya know?

After the recital craziness is over, I’ll go right back into class twice a week, but I get to shift to the Ballet 3 class, yay! So what should we work on in between classes?

Do you have a hobby that’s just for you? I’d love to hear about it!