FEB 24

So talk about scoring major browny points in ballet today...all you have to do is tell the instructor you practiced at home.  Had I known this I would have told her weeks ago!  Major compliments today I was almost embarrassed.  There is one fellow in the class amongst we female ballerinas.  I'm not sure what to call him...ballerino?  I just call him show off.  He's actually quite good but he doesn't really show off, I just like to call him that.  Anytime he is practicing a jump or a move, he'll make eye contact with me and my mouth goes...s h o w o f f .  I can't believe February is almost over!  So glad I got the Spanish cds as the class has still not begun!  I will take it anyway and continue with my Spanish.  March is going to be exciting.  I have two options.  Can't mention one yet because I don't know if it will be available for March.  The other well, it's available I just don't know if I want to do it in March...still to come.

FEB 20

Since my Spanish class is taking so long to get going, I decided I would replay my cds that I already have (although I'm like Barney Fife with the pre-amble...I got it)  This time through, I'm working on speed in my answers.  It seems like the Spanish language is very fast in delivery so I too will be fast in my delivery...bien?  (you couldn't hear but I said that very fast)    In ballet class today, there is an older gal who is maybe one or two lessons newer than I so she's been there several weeks now.  At the end of class, we do what's called corners where we prance from one corner of the room to the other (thus the name)...  In corners today, our instructor told us we would be doing jumps.  (or for some of us hops)  Well, little miss newcomer makes the announcement she cannot do jumps because of her back.  What?  Well, I was sure to make my announcement that I could not do jumps because of my pinkie finger!  Nice try.....

FEB 19

Still waiting for the Spanish class to begin....worried it will be March before this class gets going!  I have finished my cds so instead of ordering more,  I decided to drag out my son's high school Spanish notes. After going through a few pages, I realized I will have a better chance having a conversation with Senor Rodriquez at the Hotel Columbia than anything in these notes.  It's a bit disturbing too that the conversation I first came upon in his notes the day after my son gets his drivers license....Start the car, park the car, don't turn off the car, don't crash the car!!   NO ESTRELLO EL CHOCE !!

FEB 13

Did you watch the opening ceremonies for the Olympics?  Did you see the ballet routine?  Let me just say, it will be a long while (if ever)  before I look like that.  My legs don't do what that gal's legs did. News flash!! We have a date for the recital.  I am begging to be a tree...no luck.  Isabele (my instructor)  says she will make us look good.  I said being a tree with leaves is the only way in a ballet recital that I can look good.  Recital practice starts in March...ugh.  I am also getting anxious with my Spanish.  I'm on track 8 and I need my classes to begin!!  I can't say much else to Senor Rodriquez...he is very limited in his conversation with me.  He repeats himself a lot.   This relationship is going nowhere...it's very one sided.  The good news is I can now order a beer...una cerveza, por favor.   Problem is.. I DON'T DRINK!  Muchos gracious Senor Rodriquez!  How do you say Coca Cola in Espanol??

FEB 11

So I'm moving muy rapido through my Spanish cds and am needing my class to begin soon so I can continue to progress in my new language. I am on track 6 out of 8 and in my mind am practically fluent in my conversations with Senior Rodriquez. It occurred to me today I don't know WHO reads this blog, I can only see the number of people viewing the blog.  I was caught off guard today when I walked into my accountant's office and the first thing he said to me was let me see your moves... (as he mimicked my ballet) I realized he has read the blog.   He is NOT invited to the recital!  

FEB 8

Spanish is coming right along.  Everyday that I get into my car I am reminded I am learning to speak Spanish.  I've learned short conversations and several new words.  I'm progressing with my cds and am on track 5.  Can't wait for the class to start to further my new found language.  Feeling pretty confidant that I can hold a small conversation.

(I think I should mention that the above small  conversation would soley depend on the situation of me running into a lady named Mrs Garcia and needing to know where the Columbia Hotel is located...it could  happen)  Buenos dias,  La Senora Garcia. Sabe donde esta el hotel de Colum?  (Spanish spellcheck would be helpful)  Donde esta el hotel?????  It's a slow progression...

FEB 6

So this is Feb 6.  The birthday of my fifth son.  I love having time now for my ballet and Spanish classes, but if given the chance to raise those five boys all over again I'd do it in a heart beat. As I go through February, I'm still taking the ballet classes twice a week and listening to my Spanish cd's until that class starts.  Just when I think I'm keeping it all together, I walk into class and start repeating everything my instructor says...outloud. (embarrassing)  I've finished track 1 of the cd's and have been instructed that now..... I speak (hablo).... a little (un poco)...... of (de).... Spanish (Espanol).    Your welcome!