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Dancing Queen Scares The Neighbors

As always, I have made my neighbors wonder how I ever got out of the mental institute. At least this time, I didn't flash some poor, unexpecting man my boobs...though he really did seem to enjoy that. No, today I did that thing that we all do sometimes when we are working out. I forgot I was in public. Not only was I in public, it was 7am and there were TONS of people out walking (their dogs or themselves).

 

Before I went on my 2mile walk (yes, two miles...thank you...thank you...thank you...you can hold your applause now LOL) I decided to add some old CDs that I had found to my phone so that I would have something different to listen to as I walked. Great idea right? This would help motivate me, get me moving a little faster, and help keep me walking more than I have been. Well, that's all true. EXCEPT one thing....I forgot how much I enjoyed some of these tunes. So, not only was I singing along as I walked (I tried to stop when I saw someone coming), I was also doing that upper body dance thing with my arms....you know the one right? It's when you start moving your arms and bobbing up and down?! But, that wasn't the worst part, the worst was when I decided to get my legs involved. Apparently, I didn't think putting one foot in front of the other was good enough. Nope, I thought it would be neat to do a little side step ever once and a while....as well as some some back and forth foot work. This wouldn't have been too bad except I got caught BIG time. Not just by the person in front in me walking their dog, but also by the man driving behind me. I have no idea how long either one was there. The BEST part of the whole thing was watching the man walking directly toward me get the look on his face as to say, "what is wrong with her" and ever so slowly cross the road for no other reason to get away from me. And yes, I made sure to say, "Hello" as I passed. I thought about stopping and petting the dog, but I didn't want to be sprayed with mace. LOL

 

After being caught twice in a matter of seconds, I decided that I should stop my dancing and focus on walking. That was all well and good until "Brown Eyed Girl" came on. Something took over and I was unable to control myself. The words came pouring out of my mouth and my arms and shoulders started going. That is until I noticed an older woman walking her dog and another man attempting to control his dog. It was barking and attempting to break away in an attempt to get to me...and it didn't appear that he wanted to give me lovings. Apparently dogs are not very fond of my singing ability. Damn, and I was planing on auditioning for the Voice next year....LOL.

 

Now that I am home, safe and sound. I have decided that going for my walk in the morning is not the best idea. I think I will leave the walking to the afternoon or evening when there are less people out there to scare. I mean come on, I've got to maintain some type of normalcy....or at least pretend to. Now excuse me as I go turn up Price and dance around the house like the Dancing Queen I (think) am.

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Joisey01

Gastric Sleeve Patients

YOU GO GIRL!!!! Let them stare! Let them wonder! AWESOME!!!!

slojo

LAP-BAND Patients

You're funny as hell... who cares what they think, getting your whole body into it plus walking is awesome exercise!!! And the mental benefit is through the roof!

tarakuk

LAP-BAND Patients

That is great! Don't ever stop being YOU!!!

Tiffany Talbert Corbet

Gastric Sleeve Patients

How sad your walking path happens to be in "unhappy, stuck-up land". Holy smokes, people either need to learn how to relax, or they need to learn what actual HAPPY people look like. I say keep walking in the morning if that's when you want to do it. They will either 1) get used to you and follow suit....thus making the walk more enjoyable, or 2) take their sour-puss, stuck up, unhappy, RUDE selves back home and walk when you're not. I say don't give up for ANYONE....it's a free country and you have every right to express your happiness any way you please. Especially after the success you've had and how hard you're working to continue the outstanding progress!

Dance on, sista!! I say add some ABBA and some Freddy Murcury and see how they like that!

RJ'S/beginning

Gastric Sleeve Patients

That was a scream...ty ty ty so much for sharing.......dam the torpedos and go for broke.....just think if they all move to the other side of the street..the room you would have to break dance........cool you!!!!!!

Joni

Gastric Sleeve Patients

next stop will be sytycd auditions!!

Velena

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Great visuals with that blog! LOL. I usually dance around in the kitchen or laundry room - how boring is that!

Leslie Hudson-Couch

Gastric Sleeve Patients

I'm dancing right along with you!!! I do it at work but will be happy to dance in public soon!! lol It was so funny to read this cuz I posted on fb today that I was jamming and dancing!! I really want some Zumba to dance to but I have my salsa and "get down 'n dirty" music on my Pandora!! Rock on!!!

Squisha

LAP-BAND Patients

I went walking this past weekend and saw a lady dancing and all i could think is i can't wait till i have lost enough weight to walk sing and dance at the same time. Of course that would also mean i would have to gain some cordination or i will the skinny chick broken on the ground instead of the fat chick broken on the ground.

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