About a boy, and a ballet school.

Dear Diary,

So today, I decided to go see if ballet were my thing. Just for a little while anyway. I'm sure I'll be at the skate park again soon, maybe. Well Andy's often there and I like hanging out with him, miss being at school only because of him. Catherine thinks the doctor might be ok with me going back next week, the period to be concerned about infections should be gone by the end of this week, and I'm still taking medication for all that anyway for another week, so then it'll just be up to me to see how I feel. There's school work to catch up on and exams start soon, ugh, I might be not feeling up to it for another couple of weeks yet. When's the school year over?

So down at the primary school the teacher was there with two little girls. 

Maddie!

It was Pippa and Antoinette. 

The teacher got the other two to do some floor stretches, and she asked what I could do, and why I wanted to dance. 

I had to confess that "I don't know" was really the answer to both questions, but I wanted to do something to keep active, work out what I was able to do, without wheels, just in case. 

She got me to take my shoes off. Which I thought was a bit weird, but she explained she was able to see the flexibility in my feet and ankles and was kind of hopeful that I would get something out of the basic lessons. 

If I held onto the back of the chair I was even able to stand on the tips of my toes. 

The teacher suggested I Change my clothes, behind the mirror. It was just like wearing a swimsuit with stockings. 

Wow, look at you Maddie, said Pippa. You'll be the swan queen in no time, as I gracefully slid in my stockinged feet. 

I had to giggle. 

Teacher said the soft shoes were best to start with. But the pointe shoes would be soon and once scuffed would provide a bit more stability. 

Hello Andy, Antoinette and Pippa chorused. 

Andy! (How embarrassing). 

Hey Maddie, girls. He was grinning. 

I walked over, and nearly slipped again.  How long have you been there?

Hehehe, well long enough, to see that you've lost your two left feet, but seem to have a gained a duck waddle. It might be safer for you on a skateboard. 

Maybe, I giggled again. I think I might have a little more control this way. What do you think?

He shrugged, Very graceful I guess. Skating would be a smoother ride, but if wheels are scaring ya, then you could I spose translate your moves to music, and floor sliding. 

Hahahaha, I didn't think it like that. I'm not sure I've got the hang of the graceful pose yet. Not sure if I'm gonna karate chop you or pull out a fencing sword. 

And then Miss Dawson went over to Andy, and asked him if he would be willing to join the lesson. 

Ah! I'll wait ways over there for you Maddie, I was hoping I could walk you home.