So She Dances

What is it about dancing that resonates so with a woman's heart?
I wouldn't necessarily consider myself a dancer, or even someone who is remotely gifted in rhythm, much less moving to it. Those eight years of dance classes have slowly succumbed to the long years of riding horses, soccer, tennis, basketball, and several other more daring and much less graceful activities.
So, last year, I was introduced to salsa dancing and discovered a hidden longing for dancing again. I do not go that often for various reasons, but when I do go, I go with mixed emotions and much like a little girl. I am excited for the chance to dance, to be pulled out of my chair by a complete stranger and be led in a whirlwind of spins amongst dozens of other couples across the dance floor, but at the same time I am terrified of this stranger, of trusting him and of not knowing what step I may take next...
The last few weeks have been interesting in that I am terrified of time, of the fact that one year from today I have no idea where I may be or what goals I may be pursuing... I am one who has always known what she wanted to do, one who dreamed big and let nothing stand in her way, but then I got in my own way. I am simply at a loss for what comes next after college and prefer to pretend that this will never end and I will be in college forever, a bit of a Peter Pan if you will.
It was amidst this unfamiliar territory after 2 weeks of teaching camp and missing the horse world that I went salsa dancing 2 nights ago. I was only able to stay for an hour and half, but during that time I was able to forget myself, to simply follow and be led. I often joke that I am probably a most frustrating dance partner, because I have to be led every step of the way... no slacker partners for me :) I realized how much I long for that in life, to find a guy who will lead me each step of the way and whom I can support and trust.
But even further and more important than that, how I already have a Father who does that for me every day... I simply need to be still and trust. Even though I look down at my feet trying to figure out for myself where they will go next, I need to let go and trust Christ to guide my steps, because not only will He direct my path, He may just sweep me off of my feet completely, and what girl wants to miss being swept off of her feet?
So, in answering my opening question, some girls love dancing for its freedom and spice, some for the guy, but for me during this time of my life it provides an amazing picture of where I need to be in my relationship with God... enjoying the moment and the current movement and not worrying about the dip at the end of the song, because when I get there, He'll be right there to catch me.

Peter Pan flying to a country near you!

So, my 21st birthday is coming up in about a month... terrifying actually as it is one year closer to becoming completely responsible and I guess technically considered an "adult"... AAAAH!!!
2nd star to the right and on past morning right??!!?
But, anyways, kind of excited
August 8th, my 21st birthday will be spent in 3 - count it - 3 different countries: Czech Republic, Germany, and the US of A! HA! :) Not only will it be spent in 3 different countries, it will be an extra 6 hours long!
Granted, at the time I will be so jet lagged, I probably won't care too much... I'll just want to be home, but cool at the moment, none the less. :)