Taiko

Part of what I crave is normalcy. I'm not working, it's been the holidays, and I'm spending a lot of time focused on things I don't normally focus on - walking, eating, showering. So today was a very exciting day. Today my Taiko class started again! This is the first event in six weeks that signals my life is getting back to normal. I carpool to class with some incredible women who were nice enough to move the meeting point to my house and pick me up. 

It was interesting because many of the other students hadn't known I was sick. I suddenly saw an opportunity to not be sick, to escape. I can stand for short periods, even walk without the walker a bit. So I took my regular spot behind the drum just like I always do. After 8 short beats it became very apparent to me that I was not better. I wasn't able to drum as I had hoped, but I was challenged in new ways that never would have happened if I hadn't gone to class. 

Maybe I need to stop trying to get back to normal and embrace my new world and all the hidden opportunities. I mean, who hasn't wanted to take that Target Scooter for a spin just once?