Recently, I picked up the March issue of Marie Claire and while reading, I got caught up in story written by Ning Chao called
"So You Think You Can Dance?" about seeking out adult ballet classes in order to get the "dancer's body". I wasn't so much enthralled by the cardio/workout aspect of the but, by my sudden sadness. I won't lie. I feel this way every time I read, watch, hear or even think about ballet. Being a ballerina had always been a dream of mine. Not to much to perform for Joffery or some other famous company but, to just dance. As a kid, I was in love with dance however, it isn't exactly the cheapest hobby out there and my parents could never afford the semester fees, clothing, shoes and even the schedule (in order to take the requested minimum of 6 or so classes a week, it takes a lot of logistics). In reaction, I took classes here and there, joined the school's dance company in high school (NOT to be mixed up with Poms...I was NOT a Pom-girl) and taught myself via video and the internet.
Anyways, my point is...I am fed up! I am taking ballet. And doing it the right way. Just like Ning Chao, I am going to enroll in an adult ballet class at the American Dance Center here in Illinois and just do it for ME. In reaction to this decision, I went eShopping...
Other than my epiphany for ballet classes, my day was fairly boring. Chris and I painted our upstairs bathroom and hallway and actually managed to replace the toliet! Ah, the joys of homeownership... So here is my outfit from Friday instead (much better than my tee and jeans for painting).
Cardigan: UO
Tee: Thrifted
Necklace: Grandmother's from Morocco
Skirt: Thrifted
Leggings: Hue
Boots: Target
Belt: Target
