A Slice of Humble Pie
Last night I went up to the AAC to shoot a video with the ManiAACs. We did a routine to Mambo #5 and "Come on feel the noise" by I believe Motley Crue. For the first 16 counts of the Mambo number 5 we were just shaking our heads with our arms crossed. 2 guys were coming up with the routine moves and I really, really wanted to interject. However, this other guy was like, "ManiAAC's don't swing dance".
The Mambo #5 is swing dance music and I thought it woudl be really cool to do a Charleston step. Well, long story short, no one would even listen to me and so I slinked away, more than a little disappointed.
Going in I thought we were all going to get to have some creative input on the video, but I realized that it's best to just sit back and wait for them to ask for input instead of trying to readily give it.
As many of you know, I like to dance. One year Jamie McCracken and I taught a group of High Schoolers at Liberty Christian how to Swing Dance. I have been to multiple classes in Swing and I took Country and Western dance for two semesters in college. So my input I think would have been beneficial.
It seemed at first that our video was going to be a bit of a snorefest, but they kept tweaking and tweaking it and by the end of the evening it turned out pretty cool. I realize that I am just a rookie and sometimes you have to earn your right to be heard, but when you have good ideas it is hard to sit by when you are used to being the one doing the leading.
So I watched from the sidelines with my slice of humility and even though I didn't like the way it tasted, I knew it was good for me.
This semester I know is going to be one of growth; dating a great girl, being a Mavs ManiAAC, becoming an uncle in December, a mini mission trip to NYC next month, and I plan to run the 8 mile run at the Turkey Trot this year on Thanksgiving day. So many things that require focus and hard work, but they are all worth it and I love a challenge.
Keep me in your prayers!
People all over the world, join hands, start a love, a love train...
17 Comments:
Eddo, I have no doubt, NO DOUBT that your dance moves would have been rockin'. I'm sure it was muy dificil (for some reason my mind always translates that word to Spanish!)for you to have to sit on the sidelines, but I'm sure your dance will have an Eddo slant to it anyways. It was SO fun to watch you that one time. I hope to go to a Mavs game soon and see you perform.
AHA! You had official training on the C&W dancing. That was SO fun dancing with you at Billy Bob's. Even though I had to stare at my feet that were going the wrong way most of the time.
It thrills me to death that I am a part of your growth semester on 3 of the 5 points! Good times, my friend, good times.
Praying for you, and 3/4 hugs!
Wow, you are in 3/5! So funny! I never new meeting new friends online could be so challenging and rewarding at the same time!
Eddo:
Glad things are going so well for you.. and from what I have seen thus far, I bet your moves would have been rockin'!
Quiet Riot Eddie.... Quiet Riot is the band not Motley Crue
Start a hug train, hug train . . . . .
Quiet Riot... not Montley Crue... okay, going back to read the rest of your post.
Just FYI - it's Quiet Riot not Motley Crue.
Humble pie is often difficult to swallow but is ultimately good for us. You apparently have mad dance skillz and hopefully in the future they will let you have more input.
You need to teach them how to shake that "Monkey Maker" That would be ManiAAC-alicious.
LOL.
okay, so, wait. so many things that i am learning that i didn't know before!
1. are you and cat officially "dating"? or are you "going on dates"?
2. are you going with the sweat team to NYC? with jcol & bianca? SO JEALOUS.
3. okay, i guess there were just two things.
Did somebody already say it's Quiet Riot? lol.
This white girl can't dance. Wasn't allowed to growing up!! So sad. Now I wish I knew how. Anyway...seasons of growth are uncomfortable because they are unfamiliar, but always so exciting!! Enjoy the ride!
haha, I was thinking the same thing... "d'oh Quiet Riot Eddie, Quiet Riot" lol.. see how fast we are to pick out your flaws lol.
Humble pie is the worst pie out there!!! lol
Jes, I didn't know there was a difference between "Officially Dating" and "Going on dates"... if there is, then we are "Going on Dates" I prefer not to label things, but rather to enjoy the moments and when the moments add up they determine what stage the relationship is at... in the mean time I am having a great time getting to know Cat.
Eddo, the ManiAACs just don't know what talent they have yet, but I am sure it won't be long they will see you got it goin on!
I am excited to see you this weekend. Precious' tests came out all right, and I don't know what time the birthday party will be this weekend. What day are you available?
Humble pie is always better when shared with friends over a cup of coffee. You're wonderful. You know that don't you?
Show us a clip...please?
Love the new photo, Eddo. The funny, outrageous you.
Wow, lots of cool stuff happening in your life. Enjoy!
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