Saturday was a day for letting loose. By that, I mean, rolling the shoulder back, rocking your head from side to side, and occasionally do a dip on the dance floor. Jumping and spinning also works. Closing your eyes and imagine the dance floor is your bedroom with no one around to judge you is usually how I like to let loose.
I’m a terrible dancer, I really am. But that’s how I have fun. I do some high kicks, back bends, and shimmy my way across the dance floor. I like going out with friends who are not embarrassed to do those things with me. Katie has always been my favorite nightclub dance partner. We do the robot, dance in slow motion to the fastest songs, and we have a good time. Lauren, my jumping partner for the Jump File Project was there too that night and it was like icing on the cake!
The music at both places we went to that night was terrible. Both RDV and Griffin, MeatPacking District clubs, cater to the young Jersey crowd on Saturday nights. You can only imagine. House music with the same 40 songs we hear everyday blare in from the speakers. Just terrible. We worked with what we had because we were actually too lazy to research a good dancing place before we went out. I figured since most places would be crowded anyway on a Saturday, why not go with where we know we could get in with no problem? Also, I don’t really do “nightclubs” anymore, I prefer more intimate settings, where one could talk without having to shout, and drink great cocktails. I still like to occasionally dance without having to talk to anyone, but I despise these types of clubs. Even with promoters, a great table, and free drinks all night it’s horrible. One my favorite places to dance now is Shrine up in Harlem. The music is fantastic, and the drinks are cheap. The venue is not “trendy” and don’t try to be “exclusive”. Next time, I’m staying in Harlem, or I’m hosting my very own party. That’s it!
Crushing hearts?
DASSS IT!!!!! Had more fun watching spider legs making a fool of herself on the dance floor , or the “dress” tank top we saw stumble out on 9th ave. Siiiigh, you only reconfirmed why I NEVER go out anymore booboo:) but with you it’s always the best night of my life ! xoxoxo
Can we do more dancing like last night please? I think we need to learn to have you slide in between my legs by the time you move away to your flat in london and you start using lifts to bring you up, and the loo to do your little business. And then, DASSSSSSSSS IT!
Those women are beautiful…like you!
Thank you! They’re also ridiculously fun, which is always a goooooooooooood time!
You are hilarious! I laughed all the way through this post. I love being around people who aren’t afraid to be their goofy selves. I hope you didn’t do any high kicks at the crowded night club, though
Thanks Channing! Challenge accepted and completed. But if it’s jam packed like no room to breathe (which is the worst!) then I don’t do it. Imagine? I do a high kick, my foot hits one of the bottles with sparklers one of the skinny waitresses is carrying, bottle and sparkler flies and hits someone in the face, waitress tumbles over, I do a spin and twirl not even noticing what just happened… That would just be terrible. Ha.
your smile just lights up any photo, I swear…
I’m not a very good dancer (can do a little salsa though.) I kinda always hope my dance partner can dance really well and I try to just play it cool and work with that
cheers!
Thank you! The only thing I can do with great rhythm is hula hoop. Hahaha
you look more and more beautiful, i love your writing . You seem like a fun person who is not afraid to embrace life. Your blog is great.
Thank you so much Ebony. That means a lot. I was thinking of taking a creative writing class one day. I also know the key to becoming a better writer is to read more, which I need to do also. I really appreciate you kind words. Have a wonderful night!