Sunday, January 10, 2010

You want me to what??

So in last week's sac mtg bulletin, there was an announcement for an over 30 Singles dance. Kuong jumped right on this and said "Elder and Sista Wilson, you take me to dance, okay?"
What could we say, right? So Friday night rolls around, and we pick her up at 8:30. She is so excited for this adventure. We were early, so we played some ping-pong while we waited for other over 30's to show up. Anybody that knows me, knows I enjoy loud music and dancing, while Elder Wilson does not. Anyway, about an hour later, people start dancing, some with partners, some just out on the floor dancing in the LDS Singles version of a 'mosh pit'. I keep telling Kuong to get out there and dance, but she just giggles and says "I too nervous!" Then she says, "Sista Wilson, you come out there and dance with me, okay?" What else could I do? Feeling very uncomfortable, I decide to forget my own insecurities, and help her out to the mosh pit and channeling Will Smith in "Hitch", I show her how to move her feet to the beat. I just kept telling her, "Move your feet to the beat" I'm not sure what looked funnier--me showing her, or Kuong trying to move her feet in time to the music. I noticed several grins, and some outright giggling, but what the hay, she was having fun, and when it was all over, she said "Sista Wilson,you good dance-a" (not true, she was being kind) Luckily, she didn't ask me to show her how to slow dance-- I would have had to draw the line on that one--and most importantly, she had a good time, got to meet some new people, and enjoy a 'mormon' social activity. Sometimes we have to get out of our comfort zones. Was I uncomfortable, yes, indeedy. Did Elder Wilson have a good laugh at my expense? yes, indeedy. I regret I have no pictures to post. (actually, I am relieved)

1 comment:

  1. Oh Sue, you are GREAT! I can SO see you doing this.You "crack me up," and your post really made my day! See you soon....

    ReplyDelete

denim