Moonstruck

17 | never a coincidence

Playing matchmaker when it comes to my best friend is a delicate game. She always prefer to handle it on her own so I usually stay out of it. Most times.

"What about you? Any new suitors?" he teases.

"Nah, there hasn't been anyone who's called my attention yet, then again this place is so big I'm sure I haven't even half of the people," not that there's any rush, I'm good for now.

He tsks, "Liar, I saw you check Moore out."

"Hey, looking isn't a crime yet," I say in matter of factually, though I make sure to add, "He's hot, but not my type."

Vance eyes me, "What is it then?"

"Guys I shouldn't want." it's a curse, really.

"Anyone in particular?"

I pop my lips, "Would you look at that! Suddenly I'm tremendously late for my afternoon's plans. Oops, gotta go!"

Before he manages to retrieve me to the conversation, I walk away while waving a hand to him in the hair.

He laughs, shouting, "Where are you even going?"

"To Mars, might stay there for a little!"

Shaking his head at my sarcasm, Vance waves a hand at me as I slowly fade away from his view. Hanging with him always feels nice, easy, but it's me time now.

A long time ago, I started putting together a list of things I wanted to do. Whether in a month or in ten years, it didn't matter as long as I did it.

There's a few that involve other people, but the ones I've focused on more are those I can do by myself. It has really helped with learning to enjoy my own company and feeling better in my own skin.

Growing up, all my for you pages were filled with people filming their journey of self growth. It revolved around them finally doing something they never thought they do alone.

For a lot of people is really hard to detach themselves from others and I used to be one of those. But not anymore.

It's a slow process, but does wonders for self growth as well as finding out more about yourself. What you like, what you don't. Your different talents and preferred hobbies. The list goes on.

Today's selected activity is something I've been drying to try for a few months now. Start self defense classes. It was always in my plans but I haven't had the time until now.

Anyway, once I arrive at the gym I'm training in, the female receptionist greets me with a kind smile, asking if it is my first time and give me all the directions.

As a figure skater, you need to stay in shape and therefore exercise comes naturally. For a long time I went to gymnasiums in town for simple work outs. This time I chose to go for the best one.

In my most honest opinion, defense classes should be given to everyone, from an early age. You never know when you're going to need them. Just think of how many unfortunate situations could have needed differently, if people knew how to defend themselves.

When I first started my research to find the best program for me, I came across Kate Johnson's site I knew I had found what I wanted. Just the fact that this class is run by a woman itself made me want to join right way.