"For" is the worst.
She looks good for having 3 kids.
She dances well for doing 9-Dance.
She moves great for being pregnant.
She sees a lot for wearing contacts.
What?
That's right. "For" doesn't make any sense. It's an excuse to do worse.
I've been trying to avoid "for" since I got pregnant for the first time and kept on dancing. Much to many people's surprise, pregnant ladies can move just as well as (or better than) the non-pregnant public.
A woman might be in good shape and then you find out she's had 3 kids and you're all like, "Whaaaaa?" Maybe mothers of 3 can even be in great shape... someday...
People can dance more than one style AND kick everyone's ass while doing it (note the amateur National Smooth Champions who also did 10-Dance and a certain Professional couple from Florida who are top 3 (or 2?) in the country in both Rhythm and Smooth).
There's a lot of reasons I should aim lower.
- I live in the Midwest, which is not exactly the epicenter of the dance world. Although it is the midpoint of the dance world, since the big guns are on the coasts.
- I have 3 kids.
- I'm not 22.
- I'm not wealthy, or sponsored by any wealthy people or companies.
I could make some lame goals taking these things into account. I could put an asterisk on everything I do.
"Well, I did that pretty well, but I went through labor 16 months ago, so give me a high five."
But why put an asterisk on your goals?
One year ago: My Hat is Rad.
