What was I doing?

Spring cleaning

celinebellydancer — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:02:15 GMT

I was talking to a friend today and the question came up "why is it that rather than just do nice things that make the world better, people tend to do nasty ill-thought things that only make trouble?" My take, cause we are all human. Rather than think and act with intent, often we let our emotions get the better of us and react to outside stimulus rather than initiate actions that are in keeping with our desires and morals. But the line between logical and calculating can be a very thin one, I think of 'calculating' as being when we come up with reasons to justify an action, where as being logical is being truthful both about what we desire to be the case and what the real outcome of our actions will be. Believing this, I also am always aware that I can and often are - wrong. Disconcerting, usually is it a combination of correct partly, but having an assumption in there that is false and so messing up the whole thing. Here is an old example, a friend lets me down. She does it in a way that is in keeping with let us say, her more obvious faults. In this case; agreeing to do something in exchange for something else, and then when her turn comes, not keeping her part of the bargain. Not such a good friend, but the problem comes when trying to understand the 'why' of it. Knowing someone else's perspective is difficult at best, but I do know that no one ever casts themselves in the role of 'bad guy' everyone thinks (at least at the time) that they are right. So, where does one go from here? Do you try to seek out the person and give them the other cheek to strike? Or perhaps better to take the lesson and move on? The sad thing in this case is I had been warned not to trust this person, by many people in my community, and I had seen her behave badly, but wanted her to be the nice person I hoped she was, in this case, a person of advanced years that many people warned me off . . . well perhaps I ought to listened to the majority. It was a lesson in letting people be who they are, and not doing them the disservice to want them otherwise no matter how much one may think they are lacking . . . if you expect someone to act as they do, well they don't disappoint do they? In taking this lesson and acting accordingly, I have not gone to the same old events - that were by all reports rather limp, and have instead spent my time and money on new events and had a MUCH better time than I have had in years. In fact I have spent more time getting PAID and less PAYING for my fun! So, spring cleaning, keep that which pleases, and throw out the old worn-out stuff!

Saturday night at the SW Burlesque shoecase

celinebellydancer — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:28:24 GMT

I loved this long black wig the hubby gave me for xmas . . . .

Friday Night at the SW Burlesque

celinebellydancer — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:27:23 GMT

It was major fun to get to dance on the Kimo stage all by my lonesome, got to be in the big girls dressing room, had the time of my life. Danced with wings and veil, very pleasing! Now I have worn this costume three times and can sell it.

Selling my Rose pink costume

celinebellydancer — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:34:21 GMT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110227094074&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=001 I just listed it on ePay, hope it goes to a good home

2nd Annual Southwest Burlesque Showcase

celinebellydancer — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:34:58 GMT

I am so excited, I get to do two different numbers over the two nights. I will be doing strait belly dance with a good dose of camp . . . . to dance solo at the Kimo was a big dream of mine. Tickets at the Kimo or evil empire (ticket master)

Costume, done, worn and well . . . .

celinebellydancer — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:59:19 GMT

I have to say I fail to love it on me . . . what ya'll think I should sell it for? There is a bra, belt, skirt, and gauntlets.

Sanity happens

celinebellydancer — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:39:12 GMT

Every once in a while, I realize just how crazy I can be. Usually it happens in a moment of pure sanity, tonight sitting with friends in a great restaurant, everyone jolly, no one whining or being a bore. Then it hit me, how many times this past year I could have had just that sort of evening, but did not because of silliness. The year before, double that . . . I think we loose track of what matters, who are ideal selves are, and if you aren't your ideal self, who are you? Easy, someone you don't want to be. So whatever it was that was so upsetting (probably because it was totally your own fault) let it go, let the past be over, a swell time is waiting around the corer if only you would let it. Happy New Year

Christine's Birthday is Saturday!

celinebellydancer — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:52:02 GMT

So we are having a little party for her, pot luck with some dancing in the studio. All who know Christine (or are just curious as to what we did to Teri's old house and studio) are welcome. 6-10pm. Write me personally if you don't know where the house/studio is. This will be a very casual affair so feel most welcome to just drop by. Celine

My lastest work in progress

celinebellydancer — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:37:43 GMT

This is my 80"s bedlah, the colors I think speak for the name. I have already made a stretch velvet (black) draped shirt that has glitter in the same colors as the bedlah, as well as some gauntlets. I hope to wear it at the Post-holiday hafla in a couple a of weeks, this is two days (one working hard one not) work.

The Holidays are over time to dance!

celinebellydancer — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:16:51 GMT

This is from the Bellydance New Mexico group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BellydanceNM/?yguid=103236122 But as Nicole is part of it I knew you would all want to know about it and support: The after the Holidays Hafla and pot luck A Night for Fun, Music, and Dance January 19th 2008 from 7-9 At the 3rd Street Arts Space 711 3rd SW Due to the intimacy of the venue attendance will be limited to 75 ticket holders including Performers. Performers do not have to purchase tickets for themselves. Tickets are $2.00 Performers who would like to perform contact Felecia@ f_Schreier@yahoo.com For ticket(s)/Pot Luck information contact Nisaa @ nisaa_nm@yahoo.com Brought to you by; Ted, Felecia & Nisaa

October is just a blur

celinebellydancer — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:18:07 GMT

Halloween was nice, we did not get as many kids as in the heights, but the house looked nice and spooky, we used the studio lights (just the colored side lights) and it looked great . . . danced at the Med Cafe' and also at Hoonab Hooka with friends, and did . . . . other stuff can't remember. Got to get off this "getting old" kick, it really -is- making me old!

Dancing at Med Caf'e with friends

celinebellydancer — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:57:29 GMT

I hope this will be lots of fun, if it works out maybe I can do it once and month and have lots of different folks dance with me, the more the merrier!

What a great weekend . . .

celinebellydancer — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:29:28 GMT

Last weekend I had so much fun, Saturday, visiting Valles Caldera http://www.vallescaldera.gov/ to see the leaves then eating at my all-time favorite Santa Fe Restaurant Dinner for Two http://www.santaferestaurants.net/pages/d.html, then coming home and watching my Friends Stephanie and Christine dance at the Mediterranean cafe'. Sunday we went to the Santa Fe Ski Area and the Aspens were a delight then a quick stop for a Plaza stroll and a Burrito Company "all-bean -all green" in Santa Fe http://newmexico.org/place/loc/food/page/DB-place/category/194/place/2183.html Afterwards class with Krissy in the Studio then off to Madigan's house for her birthday and visiting with lots of old friends . . . sometimes I have to admit that life is very good indeed! Oh yeah and monday we made time to go to the $th of July Campground and see the maples turning too . . .

Where to go for hair cutting in Highland/ridgecrest area

celinebellydancer — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:52:51 GMT

I just want someone to cut my hair, I don't want the cut everyone gets (like at Laru too hoity) or be put into some machine like Mark Pardo, I called to Swank and left a message but never got a call back . . . surely there is someplace I can throw my money at a real person and have them do what I want, without having to give more money to corporate hair slaves!

Tijeras Art Market

celinebellydancer — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:34:09 GMT

We had a great time yesterday, danced to Sazlar (a local Middle Eastern band) I was so glad Cynthia sent me an email and asked me to dance, it was just the prettiest place!

Mermaids are sold, studio is bigger

celinebellydancer — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:44:48 GMT

I sold my mermaids with the help of the lovely Miss Flo, The Indigo bought them and I could not be happier, they really work with their present concept and now the poor beasties won't just have to be lonely and wait for the two times a week there is dancing in my studio. Now they will be used for what they were made for, entertainment of an audience. I am so proud ;) The studio looks kinda naked now, but there is more dance space and more mirrors up where they mermaid on the dance floor was.

Track listings for some rarer stuff

celinebellydancer — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:04:17 GMT

I am looking for track listings for the following albums: The Magic of Bijan Mortanzavi “his Music and his songs”? Dance with Shamira 2 Elements Keti Sharif Dina in Monte Carlo I am trying to clean up my files and studio! Thanks Celine

Love love love

celinebellydancer — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:09:31 GMT

This is my beautiful niece, she is smart, funny and just plain wonderful, also not ever a teenager yet so hands OFF! ;)

Pink Costume for sale $400

celinebellydancer — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:24:23 GMT

One of a kind, the best materials and fringe, includes veil and skirts

I am now on myspace - help

celinebellydancer — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:05:05 GMT

come join my friends and help me find my way around myspace ;) http://www.myspace.com/celinebellydancer Photo: This was my "ta-da" at the end see below for gig

Back to my happy place

celinebellydancer — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:03:23 GMT

Perhaps my upcomming 4# birthday is what was making me so cranky/tired/stupid Anyway thanks to my friends: Krissy, Ahsa, Seasha and the wonderful band Sadaqah: Beth, Wade and Issa, I got to dance at the El Rancho de las Golondrinas festival of dance. I got to do my first Turkish performance (wayy fun) to 'Rompi Rompi' and the A great Oum Kalthoum song 'Laylet Hob". Totally energized! I LOVE to dance in the company of other dancers, we all did solos but with four of us there was lots of variation and no one had to work. LIVE MUSIC! I wish every gig (yes we even got money) was like this!!!

Midlife crisis

celinebellydancer — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:42:13 GMT

So, I am over 40, don't have to work because my husband makes enough, and we don't need much cause we are homebodies . . . I have achieved every goal I ever had – except some dumb things like “being Queen” that upon further reflection I don’t think is my bag. I am happy, but a bit too complacent. Not that I can complain (but lookie here I AM) cause my life has love and friendship and dance and music and beauty in it . . . . and yet I am a little bored at times ;) tried volunteering at an arts alliance place, they wanted me to “put links in an email they send out . . . . .” and on further inspection turns out they are this self-obsessed group that only promotes their own cronies and has not done anything really for five years . . . surely someone someplace has a use for a master costumer, belly dancer, painter, ceramic artist and very opinionated but loving woman sigh, being a child of the ‘80’s (read punk-rocker and gothic) I did not think to still be alive by now - - - - Lloyd Dobler: I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a career, I don't want to do that.

giving in bellydance

celinebellydancer — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:58:39 GMT

I am a great beliver in giving back, but also in cutting people off if the costs outweigh the benifits. My friend Maria is an example of 'good' she has me dance in her shows, my husband films/helps with tech, she is always gracious, the shows are always fun- good. I have another friend who is an example of 'not good' I have filmed, written about, photographed, paid for and other wise been a contributor, when push came to shove, she did not honor her promise of putting me in the next show . . . AND wanted filming and to use equipment of mine. No thanks, I don't hold grudges but she will have to make it up to me before I so much as attend an event. I am hurt. -not good Yes, I am cranky, but I have learned to always say NO if there is not something making me want to say yes ;)

the house from hell . . . not quiet so bad

celinebellydancer — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:50:34 GMT

Except now we need a new swamp-cooler anyone know a good one? Since last january, we have repaired/replaced everything except the kitchen sink (new faucet and was re-set) and the master bath tub (only thing in the room not repaced including the floor) eep!

Much as I hate people going on about thier (lack or) health

celinebellydancer — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:36:45 GMT

I have had a minor sore throat and felt a bit run down for over two weeks now . . . any ideas of what is wrong with me?