So parties are not my thing.
BUT I did discover they can be a lot of fun when you go to hang out with
friends. This past Saturday was
Halloween Harris. Almost everyone came
in some sort of costume (Some had more fabric than others…..someone came as Poseidon…with
only blue leggings on, another guy came in a speedo....not sure what he was supposed to be...). I spent a large portion of my time people
watching from the edge of the room, but it was fun to dance with friends as well! I dressed up as a vampire on Halloween and
then as a Flapper on Saturday.
Salsa was on Sunday per usual. They are preparing for a performance on
November 15 so we have been learning choreography. I decided not to perform, but I will be helping
out that day! After practice the group
goes to dinner together and I joined them this week! It was really nice to have a conversation
with everybody and I actually felt like part of the group. I don’t think I’ve really felt that yet here,
so it was such a great experience! After
Sunday’s super fast practice, my friend and I felt like we didn’t know the
choreography at all, so we decided to get together last night to try and figure
it out from the performance video from last year. We struggled for about 45 minutes before we
realized it would be a lot easier with a lead to help and someone who knew the
choreography. So, after much debate, we
decided to send a message to three of the leaders of the group asking for
help. One of the guys was able to come
and help us and we all laughed and had fun!
Again, it was nice to feel like someone would take time out of their day
just to help two girls who were trying to learn the choreography that we were
not going to perform. I think this is a
trend throughout Grinnell. If you ask
for help, whether it be from friends, strangers, professors, or facilities
management you are likely to be welcomed with open arms.
So another busy week is ahead, but I am a little worried because of
the seemingly light load of homework I have with only 6 weeks until finals…..I
guess I shouldn’t be complaining!
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