Because It’s Fun
November 7, 2007
For many reasons the past few weeks have been a time of awakening. Fears and uncertainties are melting away and ideas are solidifying; messages and gifts are coming to me in a variety of delightful packages and I am open to receiving as much sparkle as possible. Throughout all of this, what I feel more than anything is a sense of fun. I haven’t started creating business plans, I haven’t organized many thoughts on paper and I have only taken a few steps towards the goals I envision for myself in 2008, but I am waking up each day with a renewed sense of wonder and a deeper appreciation for all the ways each moment in our lives make up the greater whole. How it isn’t just the grand dreams we accomplish, but also the tiny – perhaps quite silly – things we do that bring a sense of adventure into our lives and in the process inspire others.
The amazing and Wonder-Full Woman Jen Gray gave me an extraordinary gift this week, a gift that will put a smile on my face until I take my last breath. What I loved so much about what she did is that she expressed her fun and silly self with total abandon, and it made me realize that despite having a goofy side myself, it had been quite a while since I had really put something out there that was truly, blissfully SILLY.
After watching Jen’s sparklicious performance, I was immediately inspired to return the favor. I then almost instantly retreated into a variety of frivolous worries – I don’t want to steal her idea, I don’t want to look like a dork, what if someone doesn’t like it, etc. etc. Fortunately this lasted all of about five seconds, because I then remembered one of my favorite SARK-isms – Be willing to do it badly – and I thought, "Why NOT?!"
So I decided to take a stab at my own hammy dedication for two reasons. One, because I absolutely love and am incredibly inspired by what Jen did (not to mention honored) and two, because I thought it could be a totally fun challenge to put this out there and see if perhaps it could inspire more of you to do the same, and maybe over the next many months we all set aside at least a little bit of time to be totally, completely, unabashadly loopy.
Jen my dear, this is most especially for you, because this will always be our song, and I would also like to send special dedications to The Beauties and to Marianne, Denise and Susannah.
Who’s next?
OMG…i cannot stop giggling. i have the biggest most joyful smile on my face, girlfriend.
look at you! i LOVED this. so delicious. Jen is going to freak.
i told you that you were brave. i love you! you are inspiring me to tap into my silly, talented girly.
afternoon delight, indeed. xxoo
ps. hmmm…i just might take you up on your challenge.
you girls are cracking me up. and thank you jesus – that i don’t have access to a video camera. i would have to pull out a really bad running man.
HILARIOUS!!! Love it! Can’t wait to see my crazy friend in less than 12 hours! We may have to do some silly song when I’m there…hmmm….
HOLY SHIT! YOU ARE THE BEST ! this was out of control fun!
i actually got up and danced with you my sweet girl!!!!
i agree, lets get our groove on and do more of these fun gigs.
i love you beautiful fun crazy sexy swirly! THANK YOU !!!!
okay this is fantastic! i have a huge grin on my face right now after watching you do your thing! my favorite part is when you start cracking up at the end…
bravo to you and your bravery!
Swirly,
Absolutely fantastic!!! I’ve think Jen and your challenge has started something…
Rock on!
xox
you know, if i had a video camera i would sooooo be doing this too
in fact i have photographic PROOF of me you and denise shaking our booty in that exact room! oh yes!!
i was dancing with you baby, and you looked so freakin cool doing this – how is that possible? i was in AWE of your gorgeous slender self pushing the pineapple and slapping your beautiful butt for the camera *giggle*
i adore you xxxxoooo
good lord woman, i think you may have opened a can of worms and i LOVE it. i only know jen through email but am in love with her and now that i have found you i have another crush. you are too cute. i was telling deni i wanted to record something goofy and now that you put the challenge out there i just might have to.
it’s easy for me to be in touch with my silly, loopy side in the privacy of my own borders but to post it on the internet? you are a brave one, and i may just have to follow in yours, and jen’s, footsteps for my friends too.
thanks for the inspiration. you rock. xoxo
loving the energy over here. go. go. go. on with your bad dancing self!
ho my gawd! you are amazing! i especially love the end when you’re getting more into it and your booty shake! yes! you make me want to go to a dance-a-thon!
xoxo
I’m not sure which of you two wonder*filled ladies had the most fun but I certainly enjoyed the fun you both had.
You both totally rock,
Sheila
Damn my Afghan internet connection. I can’t open that but I love that you did and one day when I’m in another country I will open it and enjoy it no end.
Nothing makes me smile faster than a silly boogie round my room. Unless perhaps seeing you my sexy, sassy, swirly friend do a silly boogie around the room. xx
Swirly:
Both you and Jen were absolutely brilliant. Loved that you used “Afternoon Delight” in your fabulous performance. Thank you (and Jen) for infusing belly laughs into my increasingly sugar laden evening. I can now lay off the Heath bars and egg nog soy milk
(Silk brand (FYI)) and burn off those extra calories as I laugh my head off replaying your amazing Youtube performances.
JL
oh my lord, that is fantastic! having recently danced with a pumpkin on my head on youtube, i can relate to the joy of the silly. you go girls!
LOL!!!
so brave and booty*full
i thank you for sharing this!
I saw Jen’s video and yours. I feel out of the loop—but that’s okay. Still, it’s funny to watch the bond that you share.
Shake dat ass, mama.
rock on, sister!
Your video is fabulous, and I must confess I made one of my own. I was so inspired by Jen’s that I had to make a video and then after I made mine I stumbled onto yours. I think this is sooo wonderful. Dancing is such an amazing mood booster. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I would like to share mine with you….
http://sunflowers131.blogspot.com/2007/11/divine-inspiration.html
I hope you enjoy!
Jennifer
oo, i’m all about being totally loopy. this was awesome. go on with with your brave, loopy, crazy-cool self!
oh swirly you put a huge smile on my face today!
wow, good for you, you are so brave!!!