Saturday night was the bellydance soiree. R didn't want to go, so I drove up by myself, leaving a bit early to stop at Petsmart. I was needing puppy treats and puppy shampoo. Since it was snowing, I took R's Blazer, which has 4WD.

Got my puppy treats, shampoo, and a toy for my sweet baby Elvis dog, and off to the music center.

I took my pink costume and makeup kit. Danced to Simarek, by Tarkan - same solo I did in Vergennes last May. I was in the third section of dancers. I already knew... read more

I have chosen Aliyah as my dance name.

After a long summer, dealing with Regan's lymphoma, living at camp, we came home to his work going into double shifts. In November, his father was diagnosed with cancer, and we've been helping with his needs since then. At the moment, his dad has taken a turn for the better, which we are very grateful about.

I'll try to get in here more often - I've got thousands of posts to catch up on LOL.

Still taking classes, still dancing. We had a celebration this past weekend - February marked our 25th wedding anniversary, and my husband's 50th birthday. We had a big party on March 30, and my dance teacher and I both performed. (She was great, me - not so much LOL)

I've created a new Vermont Bellydance tribe, in hopes of networking with other local dancers, and sharing info about events and shopping opportunities.

And - I believe I've chosen a dance name: Nadira. I had narrowed it d... read more

It's been months - quick update.

July - developed nasty painful boil on the inside of my leg. Three weeks of painkillers, hot compresses, and antibiotics.

August - danced at Field Days.

Sept. - classes resumed. I'm taking just one, intermediate/mixed. Also doing swing dance on Mondays.

Dec. - Will be dancing at a local First Night celebration.

Jan. - Will be dancing at a local tavern.