…is make you brave enough to say, “Yes, I can.”
Back from dance class—my first real one in 11 months—tired but unbelievably happy. I looked like a hippo as I lumbered around in my leotards, but all I knew was I’d worked up the courage to rediscover a craft I’ve been too scared to go back to, buoyed by the hope that anything is possible. (America woke up to a new president today. ANYTHING is possible!)
I was a hopeful hippo, at least! 
May YOU have the chance to say, “Yes, I can,” today.
November 6th, 2008 at 2:54 am
j, i’m sooo jealous because i have two left feet and couldn’t do any dance. at all.and yet i have this love for everybody dancing, while i wish and long silently.
congratulations for conquering!
November 6th, 2008 at 6:17 am
j. ana - first, i want to apologize for using your full first name so much because I LIKE IT MUCHOS i just want to keep on writing it, haha! no kidding. i wish i had your name
second, i want to go dancing too! but the nearest studio from our apartment is a bikram yoga studio lang, if i want to dance i have to travel all the way to makati. i’m inggit!
but good job on finally doing it…yes, WE CAN!
November 6th, 2008 at 8:12 am
This is so great, to wake-up inspired to try something and really do it. I admire you for dancing again. If you want something, go get it! Ask Obama, he said so
November 6th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Hurray for J! (Hey, that rhymed!)
I always tell my kids to start off something by telling themselves “I can”. Nothing like self-affirmation to empower us all
November 6th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Hurray for J! (Hey, that rhymed!)
I always tell my kids to start off something by telling themselves “I can”. Self-affirmation can be a very powerful tool.
November 6th, 2008 at 11:08 am
It was a really moving speech maring!
Am so happy you went back to dance. And I am sure hindi ka hippo! Let’s do our blog naaaa!
November 6th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Odette
- I’m a big believer that ANYONE can dance!
Mai
I’m not a yoga person, would you believe? I tried it and hated it. You should try at least ONCE to dance. 
- You can use my name however way you wish! I don’t mind.
Jess
- Thank you, and I’m glad you share the same kind of hope.
Sleepless
I’m sure your kids will grow up confidently, with your loving encouragements.
- I love ryhmes!
Vi
- Hindi, hippo talaga ako. Ahaha. But I didn’t care! Blog’s in the works.
November 6th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I was ridiculously thrilled when I heard the news about Obama. ^_^ It made me soar. Woooo. Good luck with the dance class
I’m sure you’ll be fine. It’s something you don’t forget easily 
November 7th, 2008 at 2:35 am
i’ve always been a big ballet fan, but one summer convinced me that i don’t have what it takes. hanggang ballerina sketches lang pala ako
good on you J.!
November 7th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Awww.. i miss ballet! I quit ballet when mom forced us to transfer school. I was in grade 3 then. hmmp. I wonder if i’d look like a hippo too with leotards and ballet shoes. ngek.
Well anyway, i was never good in ballet hehehe.
November 8th, 2008 at 7:55 am
I had to have some dance classes for my PE in college. I appreciate the beat, but I am not really comfortable dancing. But you’re right, we really ‘can’ if we want. I got teary-eyed after reading the full text of Obama’s victory speech.
November 19th, 2008 at 5:19 am
You are my idol! Good for you!! You are such an inspiration.
I have no gracefulness AT ALL and that is what’s stopping me from joining group classes at the gym. My lack of coordination could be hazardous to the people around me. Haha. But who knows, I might just have the guts sometime. You are an example I should follow!