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| Thievery Corporation playing at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach |
When I learned Thievery Corporation was playing at the Belly Up Tavern, I could not believe it. The last time I saw them you needed binoculars to see them from at least half the seats in the venue. Was it possible I was going to be within sweat flinging distance from this awesome show? Whatever needed to happen I was going and I was taken my friends and fellow Thievery fans with me. We texted one another with rapid explanation points with lots of "STOKED" AND "PUMPED" mixed in our expletives about the upcoming show.
Fast forward to last Monday, September 29th. The BIG day I had been waiting for was finally here. As my work day unfolded, my energy sank. As I drove home to get ready, all I could think about was how much I wanted to sink into my lounge pants, the couch and a bowl of popcorn. I could barely muster a lower case "stoke". Thankfully, there was no time to think, there was only time to look in the mirror and go 'eh, it will have to do' and rush out to meet our friends.
I am a bit embarrassed to share this story, but I tell it because this experience was an important reminder to me about simply showing up. Not just showing up for the show or my friends, but showing up for myself. As I danced next to a few of my favorite people, just a bit further than sweat flinging distance from Thievery, I found myself full of energy, smiling ear to ear, well aware of just how ridiculous it was for me to consider even for one second not showing up for this experience. I kept thinking, "this is Monday night!" I was out dancing on a Monday night, with amazing people, to an awesome band! This is my dream, and I am living it.
After the show, I had the chance to connect with more friends, laugh, and share some fish tacos with my favorite man, and all before 11:00PM (which was my salvation for the following day). Bliss.
What is our work without play? What is this life if we are not dancing?
Once again, lesson learned: Even when you don't feel it, DANCE...the feeling will catch up to you!
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