We're On a Break

 We're on a break. Anytime you hear that phrase you immediately think the couple is about to break up. Either that or they'll realize their undying love and devotion to one another and get married once they've come to their senses. Right? 

Even when the context is not a romantic relationship, but rather a career it conjures up the same reactions. For the last ten years, I've been teaching dance professionally and performing for the pure joy of it. So after a series of unfortunate events I now find myself saying rather frequently "I'm taking a break". I doubt anyone I say that to thinks much about it, but I do. It has now become a thought I have to avoid because it is so confusing and painful. 

No, I don't know what I'm going to do next. Besides cleaning up my freaking house and playing "catching up with all of the Mrs. Jones's" who spent their COVID years organizing every nook and cranny of their house, garage, and car. No, I don't know if I'll ever teach dance again or ever want to. 

So here's what I do know. I need something to keep me active for my mental health as much as my physical health. So I will be looking for a few ways to stay active in Texas's ridiculous climate. I also need a creative outlet or two or three. This platform is intended to be one of those creative outlets, so I will not be telling my friends and family about it (aside from my husband who helped me set it up and undoubtedly serve as tech support). I don't want to tell them (yet) because I'm shy and very private and for some reason, I would rather share this with people who don't know me. I don't want my family to worry about me any more than they already do. It's complicated, I know. Take that back, I'M COMPLICATED and I sometimes make things more complicated than they need to be. I know that has to be exhausting, sorry babe. I'm pretty sure you're the only one reading this and that's OK. If you're not my husband and you've gotten this far, thanks for being here. I hope you are at least somewhat entertained while I open the next chapter. No, not a chapter. This is the beginning of an entirely new book. Maybe, just maybe this one will have a happy ending. 

-Tiffany xox