joined on 03/02/06
last updated 04/12/08
about me
Um...well, I am a writer, mostly slam poetry. I started writing and sharing my spoken word in 2002 with the Dallas poets. I've never had kids, never been married, I live all by myself with my fish Dombek and I love it. I am very close to my sister, my mom, my aunt Cindy, my uncle Jim, and all of my cousins are like brothers and sisters. I have the greatest friends in the world! I am a tribal dancer and I perform with the Bella Fusion Dance Company. I first started dancing Tribal Fusion about four years ago, then I began learning traditional Tribal Style six months later. My tribe members are my sisters. They are my family away from family. As stated in my interests, I love underground hip hop, Bjork is my favorite singer, Dj Shadow is my favorite dj, my favorite poet is Sage Francis, and I have a great love for all of Indigo but Zoe Jakes is my number one favorite Belly Dancer. Oh and, Rage Against the Machine is my very favorite band of all time. I have a day job as a hospital data entry clerk, but my night job is teaching tribal classes at a few different recreational centers around El Paso. Our tribe usually performs every other weekend. It is one of my grand dreams to be a radio show host. I would love to have my very own classic hip hop hour on a radio station. In the mean time, I host a local karaoke show at a popular bar here in El Paso called Maverick's East every Sunday night. I like to think I'm funny, even though I know I'm not always so. In which case I just laugh louder at my own jokes so I don't feel so bad about the silence. I am currently single by choice. I haven't found anyone that is capable of loving me more than I love myself so why bother? I love Life, I make out with it everyday. Then Life likes to slap me around a little bit and tell me to make it something to eat. After that Life makes sweet love to me, then we turn on the t.v. and watch late night re-runs of Will and Grace. Ah Life, how I love thee.
August 6, 2007
Darlina saved my life this past weekend. I almost made a very, very stupid decision. I don't think she knows how close I came to, well, not being able to write a testimonial now or any time in the near future. So I just want to thank her for being so rad. A small gesture for a woman with such a big heart.
July 24, 2007
Darlina, thank you for your comforting and motivating words. You are one of the biggest reasons why I continue to show up to class. I have learned so much from you and I know there is even more to learn. Thankfully, you are not only an inspiring teacher but a friend as well. Only the fungiest sushi can keep me away LOL. It has been a pleasure and an honor being your student and I will continue to be as long as you will have me. Love you bunches, Mary.
July 12, 2007
If Darlina only lived in New Orleans we'd be making babies right this minute. No, really, like right now. Yep. Or at the very least out dancing somewhere, me kinda tipsy, she not so much but that's cool because I need a designated driver for later. But alas, no such fortune. So I will sing the blues instead.
June 18, 2007
Darlina is an amazing person! She is beautiful and talented and she'll rock your socks off with her poetry. She's a bellydancing wordsmith of truth with a smile that lights up the world, and I'm so glad I met her!
May 24, 2007
Darlina is one of only, hmm, three souls I met online from whom I don't mind and even enjoy a phone call from between midnight and sunrise (whether I be drunk, sleeping, writing or stressed over bills and bull). Her poetry intrigues me, her hips inspire me, her laugh makes me smile, conversations flow with ease and I'm sure our hypothetical babies would be the paradigm of fly.
April 17, 2007
Darlina is super sweet, friendly and a perfect example of how awesome a tribe friend can be. Girl, seriously, I hope someday we meet in person!
February 21, 2007
She's a regular chatter box with a heart as big as texas and though alot is usually on her mind, she always manages to put a smile on her face. She's respectful and honest and hard working. She networks like a madman and with her around, there's never a dull moment. If you have not seen girlfriend dance, you really should coz she 's got the best hips I've seen this side of the border!!! is an awesome teacher too. Oh yeah...and she's as cute a a button!!!! I mean, just look at her! Cute I tells you!
January 29, 2007
hey!!! look I'm on, i finaly got internet on at my place. So you will hear from me more. You are a very good teacher and sometimes i have no idea how you do it. I'm happy to be taking your class and thank you for all your help.
January 12, 2007
I'm glad you're around and teaching...dancing has changed my life in such a positive way!
January 7, 2007
Darlina....I'm having withdrawls from your class!! I miss your instruction and the dance period! I hope to see you tomorrow.
November 21, 2006
Darlina is one of the most talented person I've ever had the privilege to have met. She's beautiful inside and out and is the greatest bestfriend anyone can ask for. I love her!!!!!!
November 8, 2006
Have I ever told you that your choreographies are THE best?!!
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You're choreographies are THE BEST!! They are super awesome and I enjoy dancing them every single chance I get.
August 28, 2006
Yey!...my turn!
What can I say?...Darlina is THE BEST instructor I've ever had. Its all about having fun with this girl...she makes sure her students are comfortable and having fun while learning. She has such a likeable personality you want to listen to everything she has to say...no if's and's or but's about it. She's such an awesome dancer and an awesome person...not to mention she does this cute hop thingy when she gets super excited about something! Too cute!!
You're the best Darlina!
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"She's a fairy with broken wings, I used to go watch her perform and if she hears me I hope she sings songs that have me going right back to town to talk about how no one like that should be confined to the ground we walk." -Sage Francis
"I bleed emotions the way rain runs down sidewalks." -Darlina Marie
Hey guys! My best bud Gabe out in L.A. is in a music video! It's for the song, "It's Not My Time," by 3 Doors Down. Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch
He's the main character with the dreads running throug the city. I'm so proud of him. He's fucken doing it! He's fucken living his dream! Yay friend!
Thu, April 24, 2008 - 2:57 PM
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This past Tuesday I saw the Hip Hop artist Brother Ali perform for my third time. The first time I ever saw him it was an accident. He was opening up for the Living Legends in 2003. I had no idea who he was. He came out on the stage and started with a spoken word peice that is a song on his album "Shadows on the Sun." It started..."You're going through this because you're special, not the super star type I mean the gods are gonna test you." I cried guys. I cried at his words. Since th...
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Thu, March 20, 2008 - 3:39 PM
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Great news people! El Paso's own Saz'hrah will be giving a fire safety workshop here in EP! The date is not set in stone yet, but she is thinking about May 24th. For those that are interested check out her tribe.net profile for more details. She needs all the feedback she can get on the date, so let her know if May 24th is a good idea. Support El Paso's dance and fire arts community. Let's get it started people!
Thu, March 13, 2008 - 9:38 AM
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Aside from my usual list of women that kick ass...Oprah, Bjork, Lauren Hill, Rachel Brice, Zoe Jakes, Sharon Kihara, Ciara, and many more, I have found a new hero!
On Friday we took our first break dance lesson ever. It was so much fun! Being that I've been involved in hip hop so much growing up, break dancing is something I've wanted to learn my whole life. I'd been to a few competitions and junctions to watch. I think it's such an amazing dance form. And not just the acrobatic par...
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Sat, July 7, 2007 - 4:47 PM
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Every Sunday night I like to end my weekend with some good kareoke. There's a bar called Maverick's that is one of my favorite hang out spots. My friends run the kareoke show on Sundays so I'm always there. I think kareoke is so fun because you're aloud to sound like shit to your favorite song. It's great. There's always a lot of singers and my friend, Ryan, is an excellent host. He's really funny and plays really great music videos in between the singers.
I like to put on a good s...
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Mon, June 25, 2007 - 10:41 PM
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Oh So Proud!
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Hey guys! My best bud Gabe out in L.A. is in a music video! It's for the song, "It's Not My Time," by 3 Doors Down. Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch
He's the main character with the dreads running throug the city. ...
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My Third Time...
(blog entry)
This past Tuesday I saw the Hip Hop artist Brother Ali perform for my third time. The first time I ever saw him it was an accident. He was opening up for the Living Legends in 2003. I had no idea who he was. He came out on the stage and starte...
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Fire Workshop Anyone?
(blog entry)
Great news people! El Paso's own Saz'hrah will be giving a fire safety workshop here in EP! The date is not set in stone yet, but she is thinking about May 24th. For those that are interested check out her tribe.net profile for more details. S...
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New found Hero
(blog entry)
Aside from my usual list of women that kick ass...Oprah, Bjork, Lauren Hill, Rachel Brice, Zoe Jakes, Sharon Kihara, Ciara, and many more, I have found a new hero!
On Friday we took our first break dance lesson ever. It was so much fun! Bei...
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"You Can't Touch This"
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Every Sunday night I like to end my weekend with some good kareoke. There's a bar called Maverick's that is one of my favorite hang out spots. My friends run the kareoke show on Sundays so I'm always there. I think kareoke is so fun because you...
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