Things to Do

When talking with co-workers Marisa and I said that we wanted to join some groups or classes around town and found out that they have some people that get together to play basketball every Monday night for a couple hours. So I was invited to go watch and play with them. I didn’t have inside gym shoes (required to play in there) so I just went and watched the other week. I finally found out a place where there are young single people. The team was made up of single guys in their 20s or early 30s. There used to be girls, but I guess they all got married and pregnant, so they don’t play anymore. That’s too bad. So I watched, and it looked like it would be playing with a group of guys like I used to up in Seattle or Portland, but this time around I wouldn’t know anyone, and I wouldn’t even be able to really get to know them, because I can’t really talk to them. Plus, I think I make them nervous being a foreigner with blonde hair and such. So it might be awkward if I go play. And I haven’t played in a really long time, so I wouldn’t even be very good. Right now I’m still debating on whether to actually play with them. They said I could just show up when I wanted so I don’t have to like join their team, so we will see.

On another note, my request to start a folk dance class was approved. It'll be starting on November 20th. I wouldn’t be nervous except for the fact that again, I can’t really speak freely about things because I don’t know the language that well, but I will just have to see how it goes. I’m really excited for it. I have no idea how many people will show, if any, but whatever. I hope it will be fun for the people that do come. There is going to be an ad going out in the next town newsletter, so we’ll see how many people respond. Here are some links to watch the dances I will be teaching that I found online for anyone wondering:

D’Hammerschmiedsg’selln - Germany
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=D%E2%80%99Hammerschmiedsg%E2%80%99selln&hl=en&emb=0&aq=f#

Doudlebska Polka - Czech Republic
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=D%E2%80%99Hammerschmiedsg%E2%80%99selln&hl=en&emb=0&aq=f#q=Doudlebska+Polka&hl=en&emb=0

Cumberland Square - England
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5061717781478339729&ei=G6HBSsakMYzOwgOOi8DaCQ&q=Cumberland+Square+&hl=en

Canadian Barn Dance - Scotland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cReYv8NfNpw

Road to the Isles - Scotland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8atNdDA3oQ0

La Bastringue - Canada
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7kXysxLtpA

Rustemul - Romania
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkcWd4uJFQ8

Korobushka - Russia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luv6fbUr1qw

Bucimis - Bulgaria
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzScEd5wy4A

Mona’s Festvals - Sweden
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Armenian Miserlou - Armenia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFKHxZfU32o

Salty Dog Rag - USA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6zSOC9FZTs