Sometimes You Just Dance

So, I attended a wedding last weekend and I saw a whole lot of friends I hadn't seen in a very  long time. Friends from church. It was a lovely affair, very gay.

When it was time for the couple to dance, we all got on the dance floor. Usually, I just move my feet a little bit, spray the couple and run back to my seat but this time it was different. Maybe it was because of all the old faces I'd missed seeing or because everyone else, ladies like myself, were dancing, whatever the reason was, I boogied seriously. As in, e get one step wey I give dem ehn, my friends look me begin dey shout, 'Ehen! Mama Bubu!!!!'

Bubu is Jesse's nickname. We called him that until he firmly stated one day that his name is Jesse, not Bubu. Lol.

I no send those women o. I didn't ask the DJ to play one of my favourite songs, "Adaobi" by the Mavins. I sha rock the song wella. Lol.

I was actually going through stuff at that time, and that dance helped me realise again that there still are things, little things that can help soothe that pain in your heart. To be able to laugh and dance for more than an hour is a huge blessing. To be surrounded by friends who genuinely love you and want you around them is priceless.

I almost didn't attend that wedding but I did in the end, and I'm so grateful that I did because it gave me the closure that I needed.

So, if you're feeling low, just put on your dress(or not, lol) and go dancing someplace where you can with no inhibitions. Make sure there's a crowd watching, because the hailings will do you good. You'll feel better, I promise.

I hope this helps someone. 

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  1. UnknownMarch 27, 2016 at 1:53 PM

    Sure helps.I am grinning as I am reading this.

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    3. Rekya...March 29, 2016 at 12:11 PM

      I am so glad to hear that Yetunde. And I am grinning too. Thank you.

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  2. UnknownMarch 27, 2016 at 1:54 PM

    Sure helps.I am grinning as I am reading this.

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