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Show A ,r Y" - " .,... fi i t , v something we enjoy thoroughly together. It's something that we love and it's great to share common hobbies and activities. It definitely brings us closer together. This semester we've even been asked to be teachers here at school. So I went from horrid to pretty decent. It's all thanks to my hubby who believed in me and pushed me and then told me I was doing great. He believed in me and eventually I believed in myself and stopped caring what people would think. This life is short. You can only live it once. Sometimes we all need to step outside of our comfort zones. You may be surprised what you're good at and what is fun. by Marissa Moncayo How many of us stay hidden up in our own little comfortable shells? I know that I was one of those who didn't try new things to often. I loved doing new things once I got there and had a friend with me, but some things were too far out of my comfort zone. For instance, hip shaking. I am a Caucasian. I am not one of those with loose hips. I was stiff. I have loved dancing since I can remember. I may not be the best at it, but I've always enjoyed it. When I met my husband, , he came from a different culture.' They dance all the time! I remember the first day I met him he was showing me some of his moves and I stood there awkwardly. I remember telling him how horrid I was at moving my hips, unlike many girls. I was embarrassed and I didn't even want to try in front of him. Eventually I promised to get some lessons from his friends. And believe it or not, I wasn't half bad. Now I'm still not the most loose hipped woman, but at least I'm learning. I love dancing. I am so happy my husband comes from a place where dancing is fun and enjoyed and important, I stepped out of my comfort zone to try something and now I can't imagine life without it. It's Things may take practice and time, but it's worth it. It's worth it to find things in common in any relationship and "Moments" continued on Page 3 "Moments" continued from Page 2 step out of your boundaries to try stuff each other likes. Then you possibly find that you have a lot more in common and you can enjoy more things together. I love my husband dearly. He is such a light and joy in my life. He is my best friend. I can't imagine being without him. He is perfect for me and I can' t put into words how much he does for me. I love him. I love doing things together that help us laugh together and smile and grow closer. I love taking risks and learning. Don't let your shell stop you. Take a leap and try new things. It's all worth it! |