Learning from the pros

Today I went to have a swing in the park and work on a list of the best songs to swing to. I tried Pivot but that was too slow and then the Yeah Yeah Yeahs - the Nick Zimmer remix of 'Turn Into You' (which was awesome!) I was trying out some rad dance moves, moving my hands and legs in time with the music and swishing my hair, when three young boys come up beside me and started talking up at me with awe on their faces. I couldn't hear what they were saying through the music and thought they'd soon pass my, but they kept talking and running near my legs as I swung up above them. When I took off my headphones one of them (the eldest and a bit of spokesman for the group) exclaimed "Wow! You're such a good swinger!" I said thanks. He was especially impressed that I hadn't had anyone push me, and another one asked how I got up so high. I said that it was because I was big and strong and was then asked by the spokesman if I could pick up a daddy elephant. I had to admit that I couldn't.

One of them came and swung next to me and they all giggled in fits, sounding like they were going to come unstuck. We then had a chat about comics (do I read them - no, the spokesperson loves them and explained one in great detail to me) and I decided that it was probably time for me to head home. Swings are so cool! They bring people together!!

I put my ipod back on and danced a little jig all the way home. And I thought about that little moment... I had on the list of what makes the best swing times, not having children nearby, but this was a welcome exception. These little guys made my swinging much more fun, a more authentic swinging experience even. I hope I see them again sometime.