Late night Zumba musings...

Today I was part of my Zumba class road show!! It was ace. I use the term roadshow like we are superstars. Thats because we are!!! We took part in 2 school summer fairs, and then performed at Billy's day in Failsworth, which was raising money for a new hospital ventilator. 

The sun was shining, the skies were blue, and I spent the day with a group of ladies I have come to refer to as my family. My Zumba family!

The past 12 months have been difficult for me.  I have struggled with depression and severe anxiety. I found it almost impossible to socialise with groups of more than 2/3 people. Then out o the blue, 7 weeks ago I finally caved in the constant mithering of my bestest friend to come and have a go at her cousins Zumba class. (FB: Lisa Zumba Clarke or www.dancewithlisa.co.uk) 

Previously I had found a million excuses not to go, but this one thurs night I just threw myself in both feet first. I have never looked back! This class has absolutely changed my life!!! I am aware of how completely cheesy that sounds, but it really is true. 

Not only am I now taking regular exercise, which is improving my physical and mental health, I have also met a group of fantastic people, some of which I have bonded so closely with I know they will be lifelong friends. Yes I have to pay to go, but I truly believe you can not put a price on the happiness it brings me. I am a different person than I was 2 months ago, and a person I am increasingly more happy with every day!

I feel like I have a social life again, a circle of friends that I look forward to seeing, and who I hope feel the same way.

I know this may seem a bit of a random post, and many people may skip it and not bother reading. However this is my tiny slice of web, and my Zumba class is something I am massively grateful of. I have 2 left feet, and absolutely no coordination whatsoever, and that does not matter one iota. I sweat like something not right, and burn just as many calories as everyone else, just by jumping around like a crazy mad thing.

I urge every one to give it a go, either with our class or a class near your own home. Go on, try it, it just might change your life...

2 beautiful zumbarettes enjoying the sunshine today!

Zumba on a lorry (this was last month but I wanted to share!)

Action shot, getting some local kiddies joining in :-)