Obviously, Adam and I don't go out a ton. Besides the fact it is extremely expensive to do so, my dear responsible husband doesn't particularly like to drink a lot, break it down on the dance floor, and feel exhausted for the next 2-3 days paying for just a few hours of fun. I, on the other hand, well.......let's just make the caged animal comparison and you'll get the picture. I love live music, being with friends, engaging in a few cocktails, and apparently getting on stage and singing the classic "Fight for Your Right" by Beastie Boys. I don't know why the 15 year-old boy in me feels the desperate need to break free, but he's in there and that song brings him out for sure. Of course, I realize the lyrics are inappropriate and borderline offensive, but it's not like I sing it in my living room (shower yes, living room, no) Because I have done the "stage thing" on more than one occasion, it has caused some, shall we say, domestic issues. And, as I am embarking on 40 (yes, it has taken this long!), I am starting to see (a little bit) Adam's point-it might be time to retire from the stage to the front row (I am not giving up the front row under any circumstances!) Big sad sigh.
But like any adolescent boy, I am not going down without a fight. Therefore, I decided to make a Pro and Con list and let it decide if I continue to embarrass myself in public.
Pros Cons
It's harmless fun I look ridiculous
It keeps me young I'm not young
It makes the middle-aged band feel good I have my own self-esteem to worry about
Everyone has a release and it's harmless If my son found out, he would be mortified
You can still get a little crazy and be a good Mom My definition of crazy may be skewed
Dancing is great stress relief And it can be done off stage, apparently
Exercise Sadly, I am sore the next day
In the case of a tie-Pro's WIN!
In all seriousness, this has caused some severe anxiety over the past few days and as Adam and Ifought about it discussed it I asked him, "you wouldn't want me to change who I am" and he gave a classic response, "sometimes you just need to be less of who you are." Truer words have never been spoken. I will take his opinion into consideration, but I am not making any promises!
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Pros Cons
It's harmless fun I look ridiculous
It keeps me young I'm not young
It makes the middle-aged band feel good I have my own self-esteem to worry about
Everyone has a release and it's harmless If my son found out, he would be mortified
You can still get a little crazy and be a good Mom My definition of crazy may be skewed
Dancing is great stress relief And it can be done off stage, apparently
Exercise Sadly, I am sore the next day
In the case of a tie-Pro's WIN!
In all seriousness, this has caused some severe anxiety over the past few days and as Adam and I
