A few years ago I attended the Juniper Summer Writing Institute. One of the things that got my attention when applying to that particular writing workshop were the craft sessions available throughout the week. Of all the craft sessions I attended the one I remember most was the one with poet Matthew Zapruder where he gave us some advice and exercises to get over “writers block”.
Best one? Sit down and write. Just like you would just wake up, put on your runnings shoes and go out the door to exercise. He explained how if you sit to plan and think about going to exercise you might not actually get there ’cause your brain tricks you but if you are out the door running before you even realize it, boom, you are doing it. I am of course paraphrasing – this was two years ago.
This morning was one of those where I would have usually found any excuse to not put my shoes on and go running. Ok. Not running but zumba. My son didn’t have a good night sleep, it was rainy and I wasn’t sure if he would stay at the daycare center at the YMCA. It would be our first time trying it out. To that add the thought that the zumba class was going to be packed, there would be no room, I probably wouldn’t be able to follow the teacher and I don’t even have a sports bra anymore.
And then Zapruder’s words came to mind. I took my son’s temperature and it was a 98. No fever. I took my new running shoes out of the box, threw on one of Abraham’s old shirts, put on some pants on my boy and got in the car.
When I made it into the YMCA I must have looked kind of lost but they were very nice about it. I told my son I needed his help and he needed to wait for me at the daycare as I headed into studio B for my class. I stood at the doorway about to turn around and leave when one of the ladies told me “Entre sin miedo”. Go in and not be scared is exactly what I did.
As the class progressed and I was able to follow along it got to be real fun. Best part was dancing merengue and salsa in that little room with a whole bunch of other latinas who were enjoying being there. The class was on fire! The song they chose for the end was hilarious!
I picked my son who was as calm as could be. He smiled at me, held my hand and we walked to the car. It was an amazing feeling knowing I took action which is something I really want to work on more this year. Planning is great but I’m learning that planning + action is even better.
La mujer del pelotero…la canción con la que terminamos! A bailar se ha dicho.
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Have I told you lately how much I enjoy ur writing ? You’re my favorite
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This brought a smile! Amiga, I know that taking action can be sometimes hard but so glad to read about YOU taking action. Un abrazo!
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Thank you Yoly! La cosa es keep it up
esa cancion de la mujer del pelotero es comiquisima! y me alegra mucho que vayas a esas clases de zumba, tu sabes como yo las disfrutaba! voy a tomar tu ejemplo y me voy a dejar de buscas excusas! gracias por el aliento!
yo no conocia esa canción. y al final la profesora preguntando que cual quieren y ellas “la del pelotero, la del pelotero” ha!
Ay that’s nice
I’m gonna follow your step cause I’m getting lazy over here. This morning I just laid in the sofa after breakfast meanwhile the kids went with dad to the park. Que flojera! Necesito que se me pegue to action!
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Bueno chama voy a ser abogada del diablo pero a veces eso tambien hace falta
Gracias por pasar por aqui!
Proud of you! Love the picture, too.
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Thank you Unknown Mami! I’ve been doing Zumba for like a whole 3 days now…and I’m sore. LOL! but loving it.
Jajaja que chistosa la canción! Y me alegro que estés yendo a esas clases de zumba, ya me vas a hacer dar ganas de meterme al gimnasio de acá también! Eso de los videos en la casa y salir a trotar ya aburre…
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All I have to say is YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!
xoxxo
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Thank you Eileen! I’ve been doing Zumba four times a week and last week I did my first spinning class. I’m sore but was very proud of myself. Thanks for stopping by.
I love it. I need to get inspired… between Yoly and you… I’ll be back at the gym in no time!
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I’m very happy to have joined the YMCA and I’m putting shoes on and moving. Not thinking much about it. Happy to report I’ve done Spinning!!! Yeay. I am so proud of myself. Te veo pronto
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