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I did well in today's more advanced dance class. I felt like I danced several of the more difficult ones despite me staying up late last night writing a lengthy note to a friend of mine.

Today was also a somewhat jumbled day--the two family member visitors have introduced all manner of adjustments to schedules, activities, plans, and so forth. It's good to have some new faces and it certainly shifts the dynamics around. The grandkid has shifted into a semi-adult role with her young cousin, who is only one year old. D, the young cousin is a happy, bright-eyed elven-like charmer. She has the most beguiling way of looking at someone. She is very content given that this is her first big separation from her parents.

The grandkid is doing what she thinks is her role in being with someone much younger than herself. She is also a bit bothered by the attention that the young cousin is getting--having the spot light not be on herself exclusively. She also is going to school for a big part of each day while the young cousin gets to stay home with everyone. That's somewhat of concern to the grandkid.

Getting to bed/sleep so late last night made me sleep in this morning and miss the local PD support group session. I just couldn't force myself out of bed in time to make that meeting. I felt a bit stressed as it became time to head for the dance class. But, once I was at the class and dancing, everything smoothed out and became enjoyable. The note I wrote to my friend last night talked about how positive I feel about what dance brings to the table with respect moderating symptoms. I felt, in the class today, that I was making those thoughts into realities.

Right now, I still seem to feel the balm of the class washing over me. It feels so good! I look forward to tomorrow's class--the larger group and the different instructor. And, I'm feeling good about attending the dance on Sunday.

Monday I see the neurologist. I touched base with him six months ago. Looking forward to the visit.