I have discovered the “most intense, un-ambivalent joy†and it’s called The Samba. I actually made it to my Afro-Brazilian dance class today, and I’m really really glad I went. I felt like a dancing noob showing up in jeans and a t-shirt (I don’t know why it didn’t even occur to me to bring other clothes) but it didn’t really matter once the live band started to play. I don’t remember the last time I’ve had such a ridiculously good time. I don’t know how anyone couldn’t be ridiculously happy while dancing the Samba. I think I am very very addicted. It takes a long time to get there and back, but it’s so worth it. And it’s a really good workout dancing around for 2 straight hours. It also occured to me that you know, I really really like dancing. And it’s way more fun than working out. I should keep taking dance classes, cause they always make me really happy.
I seem to be having a very multi-cultural quarter. Studying a Swiss company (Nestle), Researching the Rwanda, Listening to and Learning about the influences of various immigrant cultures on American music, Learning to speak Italian, and Dancing to Afro-Brazilian music. It’s so awesome, I love the variety of this quarter. Now I just need to find the time to actually get all that studying, researching, and learning done.
Also, I had tasty Easter leftovers and a basket (from Zach’s parents) for dinner, and free tasty catered lunch at work. As Nestle says “good food, good life.”