Ponderings...

Fire In The Belly

kaihea — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:18:16 GMT

A huge *thank you* to Wendy, Sandi and Amar for putting this amazing event together. I am so grateful to have such incredible friends!! 2008 is gonna kick some serious bootay. :) ------------------------ (below reposted from Sandi) FatChanceBellyDance and Electric Vardo present: Fire in the Belly: A Benefit for Kaihea Jan. 11th Club Six 60 6th St., San Francisco, Ca Doors open 9pm $15-$20+ Sliding Scale donation Info: http://www.bansuri.net/solunamar/vardo/show.html http://www.fcbd.com Tickets & Donations: http://kaihea.eventbrite.com/ Performances by: FatChanceBellyDance Sharon Kihara Ariellah Zoe Jakes Clandestine Frederique Freyja DJ Amar Beats Antique Kaihea is a fusion bellydancer and fire performer in the Washington D.C. area who has has been battling ovarian cancer for a couple of years now. With a surgery, a complete hysterectomy and chemo behind her, she was declared cancer free. But, the cancer has shown up again. Now, in another round of chemo and more surgery looming, the fight is still going strong. Kaihea has friends all over the globe. She is a generous and kind person whose talents go far beyond dance. And because she spreads so much love and warmth, we feel compelled to do the same in return. Please help us help Kaihea with her finances and in lifting her spirit even higher. Join us for a wonderful evening of dance, music and celebration of life. Thank you. (end of repost) ------------------------ I'm really quite speechless with gratitude. Life is so full of wonder...thank you for the hope you have given me.

Premium Membership...

kaihea — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:41:39 GMT

I decided to join the premium tribe membership thing to see if my little $5/month can help keep this awesome network afloat. I figure I can go without one grande vanilla soy latte a month to help a group of people keep this nifty social network online! :) Hopefully the experiment works!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

kaihea — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 01:01:12 GMT

A great big humongous THANK YOU to all of you for your kindness, support and love. I would not be where I am today without *all* of you. Mahalo.

Yet Another Setback

kaihea — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:58:25 GMT

(reposted from the Kaihea Healing & Support tribe) The current chemotherapy isn't working after all. I got a call from my doctor's office today and the nurse told me that my bloodwork indicated that the chemo isn't doing the job. This means that I will be switching chemotherapies right before Burning Man...in the next week or so. I will be more tired, more nauseous and my hair will fall out again. I'm scared and starting to feel like crawling into a little corner. I apologize in advance to all of you folks out there for not replying to emails, phone calls and text messages. I do sincerely appreciate your support and love...just sometimes I don't want to drag others down with me. Also, I may not be able to work and I'm not sure how much more short-term disability my job offers, so I may have to start some kind of "help Kaihea pay her medical bills" foundation or something. Keep on the look-out for more info, if you're inclined to assist. I might be selling some Melodia pants to sweeten the deal...*gasp*...

Tattoo

kaihea — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:19:48 GMT

Inspired by Urvashi's posting about her new tattoo's progress, I went looking for the web site of the tattoo artist who fixed my back tattoo, Paul Roe. I really want him to work with me when Silver Raven & I get the design ready for my winged lioness. In browsing his web site, which has *amazing* color work by the way, I found that he had posted his work with my back tattoo as an example of what he can do to "fix" a tattoo. Check it out: http://www.britishinkdc.com/paul_cover_celtic_rework_tattoo.html Oh, and it seems that he has opened a shop on H Street! Yay! :) Paul Roe is awesome. I am so glad that he's got a shop now! If anyone ever needs a recommendation for an incredible tattoo artist, this is the guy.

Adding Heat to Liquid Styling

kaihea — Wed, 30 May 2007 19:11:26 GMT

I'm excited to announce that next weekend I will be teaching a basic fire workshop for bellydancers! Hosted by Transitions Yoga and Dance, this workshop will be two hours of sizzling fun followed by a hafla. Don't miss the opportunity to learn how to dance with fire and play safely! There will be handouts and surprises! :) ::Details:: June 9th, 5pm-7pm workshop, $30 - learn the basics for incorporating fire tools into your dance - sample different tools to find your favorite - study and practice safety techniques For more information and to register, visit Transitions Yoga and Dance's web site (scroll down for info on this workshop): http://www.transitionsyogaanddance.com/page/page/1940446.htm

Performances This Week

kaihea — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:53:51 GMT

Tomorrow night: I'll be dancing at Shisha this week while everyone's out at Tribal Fest. So, if you're still in town and want to have some fun, c'mon out! Directions and such: http://www.shishalounge.net/ Artomatic's last weekend!!! Go see some art! http://www.artomatic.org Friday night: Fire fans and fun with Capital Fire Arts at Artomatic 9pm-10:30pm, outdoors in front of the Artomatic building (2121 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA). Saturday night: Another night of fire with Flights of Fire at Artomatic 9pm-10:30pm, outdoors in front of the Artomatic building (2121 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA). Hope to see some of you out and about this weekend! :)

Upcoming Performances...

kaihea — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:26:50 GMT

My new solo stuff is comin' outta tha box...keep your eyes peeled for some improv tribal fusion bellydance: March 17, 11:37am @ Tribal Throwdown, Berkeley, CA. more info: http://www.tribalthrowdown.com March 24, 8pm @ Suhaila workshop show, Charlottesville, VA. more info: http://www.bellysouk.com/suhaila.html April 18, tba @ DC9 with Raquy and the Cavemen, Washington, DC more info: soon!! :) May 5, 9:40pm @ Rakkasah Spring Caravan, Somerset, NJ. more info: http://www.rakkasah.com

IKEA king size bed up for grabs...

kaihea — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 04:05:13 GMT

So, I'm moving this weekend and have decided not to bring my king size bed & frame with me. The frame is the Hopen style from IKEA with the dark wood. It has a small crack in one of the support pieces on the right side that can be easily held up by a cinder block (right now a bunch of, um, role playing books are performing that function)...the mattress is the foam body-hugging style, firm, and in great shape. I just don't have the space for this thing anymore! I am moving out of an apartment just off of 395 S at the King Street (west) exit. If anyone wants this bed (mattress + frame), please let me know! All I ask is that you come and pick it up by 4pm on the 27th - this Sunday. If you're interested in it and don't have the means to pick it up, I *might* be able to get it to you. Send me a note and we can discuss... Anyway, if none of you guys want this giant bed, I'm gonna take it to Goodwill. :)