"Through him [Jesus] we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God." ~ Romans 5:2
So, I’ve never seen my youngest brother dance – well, since he was an uninhibited little kid. But I imagine he actually has some pretty fantastic moves. I mean, the boy is a very skilled drummer, so he obviously has rhythm. He’s athletic, so he obviously is coordinated. So, I think he’s holding out on us because he doesn’t like being the center of attention. AND he probably would be if he danced because he’d be soooo good.
When I saw the following video, it made me think of my brother. Because I know he dances when he’s alone. So, I laughed – a lot. (Also, because this guy is super goofy.) [And I am not saying that this is how my brother dances… ]
So, in celebration of Friday. I think we should all get up and dance– alone – at some point in the day!
P.S. I really envy people who can keep a straight face… I always burst into laughter. Sigh.
In case you’re out of the loop… I recently returned from a year teaching in Asia.
In the Spring, we had a break for – oh – about 7 weeks. All of us foreign teachers did some traveling, but Brittany and I decided to go home before anyone else. Our town was never very exciting, but during the Spring Festival it’s literally SHUT down! BOR-ING!!!! So, we came up with a lot of ridiculous ideas during that time. (I’m really good at that…)
One of them was to make a “workout video” showing how we get in a good workout while living in Asia (except it would be hilariously ridiculous/totally not real). Eventually, we got other people on board with our ridiculous idea and one Saturday we got up really early and spent the day going around town making absolute fools of ourselves.
We had grand ideas about editing it and putting it to music, but then things like our JOBS got in the way and it never came to be. I’m still hoping it happens one day. But, in the meantime – I decided it’s time that the public sees a few of our clips. Today, I will share 2. More may show up later.
{I’m not sure if this will be as funny to everyone else as it is to us… But I’m literally laughing until I cry as I watch these… }
Every afternoon and evening, people gather in all the squares to dance. It’s delightful. We tried, but we weren’t good at it… So… Well, just watch:
our Asia workout: jammin’
There might be several clips in which I fall. Some of them were on purpose. Some were not. It happens. And somehow, I’m still alive! My brother, Josh, recently explained to me why you never want to be “that guy” no matter what “that guy” is… You just don’t want to be him. Well, I think I was “that girl” at this moment. You know. The ABSOLUTELY OBNOXIOUS foreigner? I promise, I didn’t draw this much attention to myself on a regular basis… I mean, people stared no matter what. But, I didn’t make a habit of making scenes like this. And I kinda don’t like that I was “that girl” for a bit, but… oh my goodness… this is hilarious! (Despite the negatives of being “that girl!”) So with that disclaimer attached…
our Asia workout: when I was “that girl”
I might be SLIGHTLY embarrassed that I’m showing these… but only slightly. It’s too funny (to me) not to share. ;)
All I have to say today is that I have watched this video 4 times now, with the hugest grin on my face and some chuckles.
What a super fun birthday party for a little girl! :) It makes me seriously want to have a daughter! And if I ever do, there will be some really fun videos made! That’s all there is to it. ;)
(The girl at 3:11 is probably my favorite!)
Oh and om… Anissa, Should we do this at your party on Saturday? Ha!
1. I feel as though twitter has become the place where many of my “random numbered list” remarks have found their way, making random numbered list posts less common here. You may or may not appreciate that fact.
2. People often tell me things like, “There is no one else in the world QUITE like you, Shanda!” I’m starting to believe that, more and more. I really am quite an eclectic mix of personality, life experience, education, and affinities… and it’s only getting to be more so.
3. I have an affinity to the word affinity.
4. Tomorrow I’m going to see a member of my Asia family. It will be so good.
5. Tomorrow I’m also going to see my original roommates. It will also be so good!
6. I’m temporarily taking driver-ship of my old car, that I gave to my brother when I moved to Asia. But. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (That’s her name, which he REFUSES to call her.) is mad at me [and getting old]. And she only seems to work for a maximum of 3 days at a time. Currently, the issue seems to be a hose. HOPING it’s the last issue for a while. And continually thankful that I have another brother close-by who knows how to fix Chitty’s ailments.
7. I think it’s fun to say Chitty. Say it.
8. If you are not here/if I have not seen you recently… I miss you. Seriously. I really do. Come hang out. Now. Please. [Well, not NOW. I have to go to bed soon. And not tomorrow. I have plans... but... {Who am I kidding, you're not coming so I can just stop now.}] – - – I, of course, do not miss you if I don’t know you. But I’d love to meet you. Unless you’re a creeper/badperson. So, creepers/badpeople – STAY AWAY. The rest of you, COME!
