It’s been six weeks since I took the training to become a Zumba instructor, and I have to be honest … I’m not where I want to be with it.
I had pictured myself teaching by now. I really wanted to be teaching by now. The course was expensive. It was nine hours of pretty hard work. I had to drive two hours for it. And, most importantly of all, I LOVE ZUMBA AND WANT TO TEACH IT.
But life has been getting in the way, unfortunately. I am nowhere near being able to teach yet. My schedule has been quite packed, and I haven’t allowed much time to work on the dances. I’ve made a few attempts, but it’s rare I have enough time to seriously consider the materials and absorb what I’m doing.
I have been making contact with gyms in town, and actually hope to meet with a fitness class coordinator at a senior’s fitness centre in a couple of weeks. So that’s promising. Originally, I wanted to have my first set of choreography ready for June 1st. Obviously that didn’t happen. Now, I think I need to line up a couple of classes and give myself a deadline in order to get my butt in gear. I’ll get there. I know I will 
it’s just going to take longer than I thought.
This post is pretty much a way to reassure myself that it’s okay that I haven’t started teaching yet. Sometimes I freak myself out and get down on myself for not accomplishing something the way I planned. I’m trying to get better at that. This is the blog version of talking to myself in the mirror and psyching myself up 
don’t pretend you don’t do that. I do it allllll the time. Plus, I thought some of you might be wondering what the Zumba status was. I haven’t talked about it in a little while.
Now you know!
On a final (and completely unrelated and trivial) note, I am no longer watching The Bachelorette. Emily, you bore me to tears.
I’ll be back next season Enjoy your day!
You’ll get there! Life always gets in the way of things, but you’ll be teaching in no time! Seriously, I love Emily, but c’mon! I totally agree with you (but not giving up yet)
She’s a total sweetheart … but that Monday night time slot is turning into a regularly scheduled nap time
She bores me to tears! But Sean (and his arms) do NOT bore me.
Ha! Okay. I definitely WILL give you that!
I think it is amazing you are even working towards it. I think life is allowed to get busy but at least you have this experience so when you are ready, it will be there for you. I wish I had some rhythm.
Thanks! I appreciate it. I find I have better rhythm when I don’t think about it too much … I kinda just need to “feel” the music
i actually was curious on your zumba teaching status. especially since i recently braved trying it myself. even more power to you girl – this is something i could NEVER do (sober at least). you’ll get there!
I loved reading about your recent experience!
this always happens to me with the Bachelorette! I’m with Alyssa, Sean is def. not boring:)
hopefully your schedule will quiet down so you can focus on the Zumba!
Thank you! I hope so too. I think Sean is quite popular among viewers … duh
Definitely give yourself credit, you got certified, and you will teach! You’re on your way!
I watched it last night with my sister and we kept talking through it and when it was over all the sudden we were like wait, who even went home? We had hardly paid any attention to it. Booooooring!
I know! That’s what I was like last week … I got totally distracted. And I wasn’t even really doing anything. I can’t focus on her!
Hey there! I am a Zumba® Instructor.. and I remember when I first started; I was in the same boat as you.. if you need any help/advice/whatever, do not hesitate to contact me. I LOVE LOVE LOVE teaching. I truly live and breathe for this! By the way, did you get ZIN39?
EVA!!! Hi! Thanks so much for commenting. I love your offer for advice – I probably will take you up on it! I just got ZIN39 in the mail today – can’t wait to give it a look!
I loved your unreleated note haha, so funny. But yeah, I guess life does get in the way a lot for everyone really. It’s good that you’re noticing it though.
It does! As long as we learn to deal with it, though, I think we’ll all be okay
You’re like the THIRD blogger to denounce the bachelorette. I don’t watch, but it’s funny to see how many dislike this one.
It’s AMAZING how many people are hatin’ on this season!
I think it’s great that you are working towards teaching, even if you aren’t teaching yet! I don’t watch the bachelorette, but I guess I’m not missing out?
Hahaha. You’re definitely NOT missing out.