Group Hugs Needed

Shanazel

Shanazel

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My class performed last night, did a beautiful job, and as usual with this time of year, I have hit the wall and am questioning whether or not I really want to teach for another year. I have a four class session to teach in June, then two and a half months off. I suspect from past experience that I'll be happy to be back in September, but right now, I am washed out, tired, beat, don't care if I never stand in front of another class again as long as I live. My brains are dead, my hips have atrophied, and I couldn't manage a good zaghareet if the hogs were about to eat me.

I need virtual hugs, encouragement, and commiseration. Probably need a good swift kick as well, but please hold off on those while I am feeling pitiful. :(

Ha. Already feel better just admitting how I feel. Bitching is theraputic. ;)
 
Mosaic

Mosaic

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Shanazel said:
My class performed last night, did a beautiful job, and as usual with this time of year, I have hit the wall and am questioning whether or not I really want to teach for another year. I have a four class session to teach in June, then two and a half months off. I suspect from past experience that I'll be happy to be back in September, but right now, I am washed out, tired, beat, don't care if I never stand in front of another class again as long as I live. My brains are dead, my hips have atrophied, and I couldn't manage a good zaghareet if the hogs were about to eat me.

I need virtual hugs, encouragement, and commiseration. Probably need a good swift kick as well, but please hold off on those while I am feeling pitiful. :(

Ha. Already feel better just admitting how I feel. Bitching is theraputic. ;)
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You are very likely just worn out from the past year, now it is time to just sit back & indulge in all that you want too - family, horses, books or whatever, just put thoughts of classes and dance behind you for a few weeks and look at it all again in about 6 weeks, but in the meantime here is a big hug some feed the spirit chocs & Champagne to help you feel better

~Mosaic
 
Daimona

Daimona

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Shanazel said:
I need virtual hugs, encouragement, and commiseration. Probably need a good swift kick as well, but please hold off on those while I am feeling pitiful. :(
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Oh Shanazel!

It is completely normal to be tired.


It is time to give yourself a treat:
(and bring the champagne and chocolate from Mosaic in the tub as well)

I'm sure everybody will join in a big group hug:


And when September arrives, I hope everything will be fine again:
 
lizaj

lizaj

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I feel exactly the same. My college course has just finished this week. Do I want them to renew my contract in September? Do I want to carry on drilling?
Also I enjoy Improv. tribal which I've been teaching..I am bored silly with fusion...wondering what is the point of "doing what you like".
I want to carry on learning Egyptian, exploring it..how much do I want to teach it..especially to those who drop in for few lessons ..drop out, drop in and disappear.....
Sorry to hear Shan baby you feel like this but glad I'm not the only one.
 
Shanazel

Shanazel

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Misery loves company, LizaJ. As you say, I'm sorry you feel that way, but I am glad I am not the only burnout in the world of teaching belly dance. Sounds like side by side hot baths for us with champagne and chocolate courtesy of Daimona and Mosaic. ;)
 
Farasha Hanem

Farasha Hanem

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Errr...we could ALWAYS ask that one girl who had only 2 years of lessons and is now a "professional" bellydance teacher to fill in for you ladies... :shok: AAAAAAACK!!! *runs from Wonder Shanazel and The Red Queen* XD

In all seriousness, ILU ladies, and hope both of you rest up and get some quality "me time." Then afterward, you'll both be in a better frame of mind to decide what you truly want to do. :) *huggles!*
 
Aniseteph

Aniseteph

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Sounds like you've been there enough times to know that now is not the time to worry about making decisions, with brain and body all belly-danced out.

Time for a rest and to make like Scarlett O'Hara and think about it tomorrow. ;)

BIG HUGS!!!!
 
PracticalDancer

PracticalDancer

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Farasha Hanem said:
Errr...we could ALWAYS ask that one girl who had only 2 years of lessons and is now a "professional" bellydance teacher to fill in for you ladies... :shok: AAAAAAACK!!! *runs from Wonder Shanazel and The Red Queen* XD
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Farasha, I think that qualifies as a kick. And it is exactly the one I would have used. ;)

It the meantime, here is a glitter covered hug, ladies. Sorry if the sequins and fringe are scratchy!

Regards,

Anala
 
Pleasant dancer

Pleasant dancer

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lizaj said:
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I want to carry on learning Egyptian, exploring it..how much do I want to teach it..especially to those who drop in for few lessons ..drop out, drop in and disappear.....
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Yep, know the feeling. Then you get a great thumbs up and round of appreciation from some students, completely out of the blue, and you start thinking, well maybe I do want to continue, maybe it is all worth it.....

I think we all need a break sometimes, e.g. over the summer. Or a change of emphasis in our dancing - something that gets us enthused again. I think all teachers, whatever their subject, feel like this. At least the ones I have known have. It's not something that gets mentioned when you first start to teach belly dancing though ....

Big hug Shanazel, I'm sure your enthusiasm will return when you are more rested. :) And everyone else who feels a bit like that also!
 
adiemus

adiemus

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You need more than a group hug - something chocolatey, full of calories, and yes, amazingly, never puts any weight on the hips! (or anywhere else for that matter!) - and maybe a bit alcoholic?


Without any bad side effects either...

And a bubble bath with a good book!
 
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nightdancer

nightdancer

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*inserts all the perfect advice that you gave me after last Sept*

Rest, go ride for awhile then get in the car and hit I90 East for 1200 miles, then drop to 295S. The river, the porch and the wine are waiting.
 
Shanazel

Shanazel

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Oh, lord, I do love you all!!! I have such a case of the giggles right now that all my grumpy feelings have had to take a very poor second place to sheer merriment.



PS: SEND SVEN
 
maylynn

maylynn

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Hugs Shan! Not that I can improve on a zaghareeting chihuahua, but I am certain that you've had a huge positive impact on your students' lives - even the ones that drop in & out. Some people go their whole lives without making a person happier & feeling better about themselves - you do it so often that it's boring!

Relax, ride your horses and motorbikes, and have a good break!
 
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