Unexpected Moments - DDR Rekindled Passion

Unexpected Moments - DDR Rekindled Passion

After hermitting in my cave (home), it was time to venture out into the world. The destination: a favorite bar and game hall. Little did I know, this night would bring an unexpected surprise that would reignite an old love.

Walking through the familiar doors of the establishment, a sense of nostalgia. This place holds countless memories of laughter, competition, and good times. And then my attention was locked on the addition of a Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) machine. My heart skipped a beat as I spotted the iconic arrows. No BS, I had literally just gone down memory lane the day prior talking about DDR.

Trying to compose myself, however my eyes and body language were giving me away, my friend flashing knowing grins. I was practically vibrating with anticipation knowing I couldn’t leave until I gave it a shot.

With its new technology, my eyes scanning over the device in search for the controls, taking a minute to figure out the system’s display was a touchscreen, lol. I selected a song and difficulty level, my body trembling nervously with anticipation. As the familiar beats perked my ears, I stepped onto the dance platform, my feet re-learning the placement of the arrows. The familiar rush of adrenaline coursing through me as I tried to keep up.

I'll admit, I wasn't as fast or on beat as I once was. My movements were definitely rusty, and I stumbled a few times while I initially caught myself overthinking it. But you know what? I still had it in me. As the music pulsed and the arrows danced on the screen, I found my groove once again. My body remembered the patterns, and my muscle memory kicked in.

The joy and energy that flowed through me was indescribable… I’ve missed that. Without looking, I wondered if people around me thought I was a little crazy, kinda hope they did, lol. Lost in my youth, reliving the thrill of the game that had brought me so much happiness in the past.

After that impromptu DDR session, I keep getting flash memories and start beaming. My heart was still pounding with excitement as I left the bar and game hall that night, or maybe that was just my horrible cardio, lmao. A chance encounter that rekindled a passion and left me feeling more energized and hyped up than I have been in a long time.

It's the unexpected moments that remind us of the things we love most.

Your pure-hearted dysfunctional trash-panda, Kristine Anne Hoffarth