Together

Having good people around makes so many things better. 

Not everything, we need time for just us, but many things are made better by the company of someone special.

A cuppa tastes better with a friend to chat to.

Digging holes is less like a chore when you do it together.

Laughing with a good friend is like therapy.

Watching a movie is nicer cuddled up with someone you love.

Sad times are made more bearable with a hand to hold.

An op shop bargain is better with someone to share it with.

We're social creatures, things are just meant to be done together.

I'm thinking about this because I'm planning a belly dance class for duets. Beginner duets that is - mums and daughters, sisters, friends etc who can come and learn belly dance together, because it is more fun that way.

I love dancing with my troupe mates.  All three of us is good, but dancing duets is special.  There is a link between the dancers that is almost physical.  A warm bubble around us that means that we dance together and feel the music together.  Most of my favourite belly dance moves are ones designed specifically for duets.

I started my belly dance journey with my mum.... something to do together.  It didn't last long, mum has a busy life and it wasn't perfect for her.  But it was fun while it lasted, and taking those first tentative steps into something new was so much easier for having someone to do it with.

Sometimes I think that's why I blog - it takes all of my little things and gives me someone to share them with.  Being able to share those simple things and knowing that my blog friends are going to enjoy reading about them makes them feel even better.

My boys are lucky.  They live with their best friend and do everything together.  They never have to go anywhere alone.

I feel very lucky too as I'm surrounded by wonderful people.  I have people that I can enjoy doing so many things with.  My hubby, my best friends, my mum, sisters, brothers, step mum, grandma and my dancing sisters.  They're all so different, and yet so perfect for doing all of the different things in my life with.  Love them all.