if we were a pair of jigsaw puzzle pieces we would connect so perfectly.

i found out last night some news from leeanne that made me sad to say the least. we all know how much olivia loves her little dance friends. long story. complicated story. but one of my favorite little ones is no longer a dancer at leeanne's studio. maddie. no classes. no ensemble. no recital. out. well my favorite little friend. bella. bella and maddie are cousins and good friends (remind me of jordy and me back in the day) well, bella can get annoyed by maddie and this became even more evident to me at the convention a few weekends back. maddie strives for attention and can come off very pushy and clingy. bella didn't seem too upset. after all, i'm sure she realizes wrongs were done. also she loves dance and leeanne and everyone connected to the studio. we both share the same dream of owning our own studio-she wants to take over leeanne's. i understand why leeanne had to let maddie go even though it saddens me. i love leeanne and owe her so much. so of course i would side with her anyway. and even if things don't play out the way i think they should, i'll stand by her. i know this stuff tears her up. leeanne is one of the loveliest people i've ever had the pleasure of meeting and she gives so much and puts so much into the studio. i could sing her praise for days. the nerve of some people though. what upset me most though was the fact leeanne is seriously contemplating letting bella go after this year. i know that wrong was commited by bella's mother. but unlike maddie, bella hasn't done anything seriously wrong at all. plus she has so much potential. she impresses me everyday. next year she will be on pointe if she is at leeanne's. that's a big deal. i want to be on pointe, damn it. i understand leeanne's point. and i'm not just favoring bella. i think she should get to stay. sure, you have to deal with parents of your students. and maybe if i am in the same situation as leeanne one day i will understand her positioning more. but i know how much this means to bella and i don't think she should have to be punished for her mother's actions. i mean what can she do? she's like nine. talk back to yo momma and yo momma will yank you out of dance. i get it. i hope she is back next year. nothing will be as fun without maddie, but if bella leaves it'll take a chunk out of my heart. cause i connect with her and she means a hell of a lot to me. i hope things will play out in whatever way is best for bella. i can't think of anything being better than leeanne's though. oh bella, if you only knew.