- 9 July 2011 -

Its been a grueling few weeks of training and rehearsals for both myself and my students. Emotions run high and patience is tested. But now it’s crunch time, after all the hard work its time to get up and show everyone what you’ve got. But the message this week is don`t forget to have FUN… after all its why we love it.

If you don`t enjoy something (or the accomplishments resulting) why put yourself through it? I think this is perhaps something we should question whenever we put ourselves through a strenuous task. If there isn`t love involved somewhere along the line why do it? Do something that you enjoy it will be much more rewarding.

Have some fun this week kids, smile lots and take lots of photos.

DD

- 2 October 2010 -

Learn to love yourself. Now, unless you’re a self absorbed prick or just a douche, this can be a really hard thing to do. I struggle with this so much. In life I always try and find the problem in a situation and find a resolution for it before the problem occurs. I do this with myself, and its such a tiresome exercise and often pointless. Why worry about something that hasn`t happened yet? Being prepared is one thing. Wasting too much time and energy on a negative point is another. Spend that time learning to love who and what you are. Your friends. Your family. Your goals. Even your loathes and enemies. Love who you are and what you have become, because at the end of the day thats what’s staring back at you in the mirror. If you don`t like what you see, change what you can and accept the things you cannot. After that everything is just a little bit easier. *self hugs*

DD