| I WILL SMILE I will smile and my digestion will improve; I will chuckle and my burdens will be lightened; I will laugh and my life will be lengthened for this is the great secret of long life and now it is mine. I WILL LAUGH AT THE WORLD. And most of all, I will laugh at myself for man is most comical when he takes himself too seriously. For though I be nature's greatest miracle am I not still a mere grain tossed about by the wind of time ? Do I truly know whence I came or whither I am bound? Will my concern for this day not seem foolish ten years hence? Why should I permit the petty happenings of today to disturb me? What can take place before this sun sets which will not seem insignificant in the river of centuries? I WILL LAUGH AT THE WORLD. And how can I laught when confronted with man or deed which offends me so as to bring forth my tears or my curses? Four words I will train myself to say until they become a habit so strong that immediately they will appear in my mind whenever good humor threatens to depart from me. These words, passed down from the ancients, will carry me through every adversity and maintain my life in balance. These four words are: THIS TOO SHALL PASS. I WILL LAUGH AT THE WORLD Author Unknown |
| COUNTRY CUT-UPS FUN STUFF 2 |
| DANCING This applies to 2-Stepping but a alot of it also applies to Line Dancing Ya just gotta explain it so them there cowboys get the general idea. Dance Floor Etiquette: Don't spill your beer on the floor-----good waste of money. Theory of Turns: Don't turn too fast or ya get dizzy and fall down and look like a darn fool! Flow of Dance: Try to head the same direction as everyone else or you're likely to get runned over. Frame and Resistance: Don't hold that cute little blond too tight or she's gonna fight like a wet hen and won't dance with you again. Arm and Hand Positions: Watch where you put your hand, that little blond has a really big brother watching from the bar. Spotting: Make sure you spot that little brunette's boyfriend before he spots you asking for a dance. Stretching and Warm Up: That first step outta that jacked up pick-up is a lulu. Universal Unit System: Don't quibble with the bartender (or waitress) just pay your bill and shut up. Magic Count: If you can count to 4, you can 2-step (or Line Dance). Contra Body Movement: Look out for your buddy who is 4 beers ahead-----he's heading this way! |
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| WHAT DANCING CAN DO: Dancing strengthens muscles in your hips, thighs, and calves. And like any weight-bearing exercise, builds stronger bones to help prevent osteoporosis. Belly dancing tones abdominal muscles as can Latin dance, like salsa. African dance done low to the ground and with strong upper-body movements can be a major workout for your arms, legs, abs and rear. And one study of partner dancing found polkas, swing, and waltzes to be particularly effective for weight loss.(NTA Newsletter June 2001) |
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