Journal #5 Jazz Technique III Class #5

As, I write this I am reminded how long it's been since I last wrote a journal! So bare with the scatterbrained account! I will strive to recap what happened that day.
I recal that we were a bit of a smaller class. I was the only male dancer present that day and the lights in the studio were nearly all out, and none of us knew how to turn them on, as the switch is not in the room. Anyhow, it made for an interesting class.
We started off with our usual warm up excercises and then moved on to or center work. To start off that day, we did a more lyrical piece. It was a little different for me, as I have not taken any formal lyrical classes, so it was a little harder to follow. However, I did note that the movements were a bit slower; which, helped me to pick up the choreography a little bit faster. That type of dance is more "emotional" in nature and seems more "heart-felt" than the other forms of dance I have done.
After that, we did some floor work, moving across the room. I don't remember all the details of what we did, but I felt a little more confident that day.
I have observed of myself that this semester in both of my dance classes has been a little more challenging than semesters past. I think part of it obviously is due to some of the classes being a little more challenging as they get more advanced. Also, some of it is related to the fact that I have such a busy schedule outside of class this semester, that causes me to feel very drained (of energy) some days when I come to class; so, it's a little harder in that regard as well. As a result of that latter comment, I actually skipped class on Tuesday of this week (in which I write) as I got about an hour and a half of sleep the night before and then had to get up at around four in the morning to open at my store before coming into class. And so, I opted not to come to class, as I felt that I really wouldn't be physically in any mood to dance, nor whould I gain as much due to my exausted state. So, that's a brief look at where I've been of late.
I suppose, I'll finish this entry out now by saying that surely with a bit more of a ballanced schedule I will build more confidence in myself and feel more prepared for class. And, in turn, I believe I will accomplish more and learn more, as a result.
Grasping a hold of what remains of my sanity,
The Dancing Devil Dog