I thought I would post something because it has been a while since I've written anything one here. School has been quite busy. That being said, I have found time to do things that I love. I haven't mentioned this yet, but I love to dance. West Coast Swing is my obsession. I only started dancing WCS in December, so I'm going on 6 months. It is the best feeling in the world, to be able to not have a care in the world, feel the music pulsating through your body, knowing what your lead is saying without words. This is why it has become my obsession...it makes me happy!
How does this relate to TS though? My posts on here are primarily about that. Let me elaborate. For some people who have TS, there is an activity that they might find that causes them to be relieved from their tics for the time they are doing said activity. For some it's music, singing, sports, maybe reading or knitting. It just depends on the person. I have learned that WCS has this affect on me. As soon as I am in the arms of my lead, waiting for a signal, I don't notice my tics. They aren't there!
The one downside to this is that they are more prevalent between dances. I actually have a story about that. When I went dancing last week with my friend who I always go with, she was standing next to me, and I was telling her something in her ear. Completely by surprised I ticced and hit her in the face! I felt so bad. She thought it was her fault, and I explained that it wasn't. Hitting one of my best friends in the face was something I've never done before and never thought I would. Thank goodness she knows all about my TS, so it didn't bother her. She is the best!
I am very happy that I found WCS. The friend that I mentioned introduced it to me, and I can't thank her enough! If I hadn't found it...I have no idea who I would be today. Not the person I am now, that's for sure.
