Rambling Ramblings

1st ever workshop with Mahalla!!

marisela — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:22:15 GMT

Mini Workshop with ~ Mahalla Tribal Fusion Bellydance ~ Hosted by ~ Chanson de Vie ~ Come join us as we teach a short Tribal Fusion choreography. We fuse classical dance forms with our modern tribal belly dance improvisational moves to create a powerful & soulful choreography. Date: September 13 , 2008 Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm Location: Chanson de Vie Studio 9 1 3 Oakgrove, Houston TX 77058 Price: $ 35 in advance/$ 45 day of event www.chansondevie.com www.mahallatribalfusion.com

today

marisela — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:08:26 GMT

today my building mates and I are taking a 1/2 day to go to lunch at Ninfa's and margaritas!! Then going to see Mamma Mia. Last month we did the same thing to go see SATC... It's summer! and this is our reward before school starts yeaah!!!

TUESDAY, February 26th...Avant Garden...Houston, TX

marisela — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:20:10 GMT

MUUUAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Join Nah'na as we present our newest themed show, Dark Heart. Explore the darkest parts of fusion dance with Nah'na and our local guest, Mahalla Tribal Fusion . Be part of our post-valentine celebration where we'll pop, shimmy, and saunter our way across the stage the way only Nah'na can. You don't want to miss this sassy, saucy evening, complete with a few evil snickers and giggles. So bring your zaghareet and your love of dark fusion belly dance to Dark Heart, where we'll treat you to a wickedly fun night you won't soon forget! See you there! Details posted on flier .

From Nah'na--Dark Heart Feb 26th!

marisela — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:55:00 GMT

MUUUAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Join Nah'na as we present our newest themed show, Dark Heart. Explore the darkest parts of fusion dance with Nah'na and our local guest, Mahalla. Be part of our post-valentine celebration where we'll pop, shimmy, and saunter our way across the stage the way only Nah'na can. You don't want to miss this sassy, saucy evening, complete with a few evil snickers and giggles. So bring your zaghareet and your love of dark fusion belly dance to Dark Heart, where we'll treat you to a wickedly fun night you won't soon forget! See you there! Details posted on flier .

people suck!!

marisela — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:01:37 GMT

Got home around 2 pm from a weekend of camping at TRF only to find someone had broken into our house. They ripped out screens in two windows, then finally just broke the window at the back door and got in. Took my laptop and the accessories. Took our digital camera that I had JUST gotten back from Canon for repairs. It would have been at TRF if I could have found the battery. Took two rings that charles gave me years ag! But they also took our gun!! That frightens us most. They went through all the drawers, our dresser and rooms...Luckily as well is we are remodeling and the house looks terrible! But we are both besides ourselves. I have to remain calm b/c Charles is livid. We barred up the window and charles slept on the couch. B/c once it happens to you, you never feel at ease again. additional rant: what makes people think they can take what isn't theirs? Breaking into others homes, cars, offices, business...what makes them think it is ok to do that? ANd not jsut property but what is wrong with people that makes them think they can take someone's child? PEOPLE SUCK!

I got HITCHED this weekend!!

marisela — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:28:53 GMT

Yes. We have been married for 11 yrs now...but we got HITCHED this weekend--a hitch added to the jeep to pull our new to us pop up camper!! YEEEAAH!! We drove up Saturday morning to Dallas to pick it up, drove back that afternoon went to faire and set it up! We chilled with Luna, Jessie and Travis and had some margaritas. My first night's sleep in the camper was wonderful and I just have to say i LOVE IT! I never thought we would own one but now that we have it, how did we ever survive w/o one????

STarbucks....

marisela — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:23:47 GMT

Ok..so this morning Charles and I had to ride in together. We left the house at 5:55 am !!! yes before 6 am! I don't usually leave until 630 or so...this was so difficult. I couldn't hit snooze like I usually do. i had to get up and shower and get ready....We took the HOV to downtown and got there by 610-615....I took the rail to the med ctr. and at the stop ther was a brillant light...the light of the STarbucks logo.....I ordered a grande white chocolate mocha and some zucchini bread and sat in a cozy chair till 650 and left for work.... Thank you Starbucks...you made my morning..less grumpy!! ~~~~UPDATE~~~~ Coffee at 630 am + Marisela==WOOOHOOOO!!!!! I am WIRED!!

Surreal

marisela — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:52:20 GMT

Last night we were 3rd row center for Loreena Mckennitt at Jones Hall. She was incredible and her musicians were just soo talented i think everyone of them played 2-3 instruments! The setting was quite intimate as well, she was amazing to see and well HEAR! Her voice gave me chills several times throughout the show... what a surreal night....

Tequila & Salt

marisela — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:05:41 GMT

(borrowed from Amazon) This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it everyday. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true. 1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way. 3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you. 4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. 5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep. 6. You mean the world to someone. 7. You are special and unique. 8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you. 9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it 10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look. 11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks. And always remember....when life hands you Lemons, ask for TEQUILA and SALT, and call me over!

Updated stuff for sale!!!!

marisela — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:33:04 GMT

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kids and escalators...a warning....

marisela — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:31:34 GMT

I just got off the phone with Charles. He works downtown and was on his way to lunch in the tunnels. A father and his 3 kids were getting off the escalator when some how one of the little kid's shoe gets caught, the escalator strained to stop..but there was some sort of serge and well the little girl lost her foot in the accident. Charles asked me to pass this encounter on to all of you with small children in hopes none of ya'll experience this. Please please pick your kids up when you get on an escalator. Love. Marcie and Charles PS...Charles is so upset by this... hearing about it breaks my heart but watching it unfold...

Depeche Mode...

marisela — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:49:20 GMT

Today my route to work was screwed up with construction, so before I left I grabbed two DM Cd's the singles 86-98....As I've been dancing in my seat all the way to work and now at work, it hit me...this cd is almos 10 yrs old. That makes me feel realy old...but at the same time those songs take me back to High school to the early years with my husband. They make me feel sooo good! David Gahan in leather pants...yummmmmy... Happy Monday thoughts!

Drumming, Pirates, Pictures, Videos and like souls...

marisela — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:26:04 GMT

This weekend was filled with dance! Friday night was drum jam at Sirrom and man o man did I dance and dance and dance! Got to play and dance with the Gypsy Sisters and My Mahalla partners! Sang HAPPY B-day to Miss Tala (actual bday is next week but hey it's the start of TalaFEST!!) Got home and didn't get into bed till like 2am! Saturday I ran around and did little errands then came home and chilled. Got ready for the Pirate party and set out for Sirrom. The show was too much fun...lots of acts--not just BD--And Jessica & Joe Trapp as Pirate Joe and his Parrot were too damn funny! Our performance was so much fun. Afterwards we ended up doing an impromptu photoshoot. First we were taking turns taking pics of one another, then Charles came looking for me b/c we disappeared. He took over the camera and we came out with some GRREAT pics (IMHO). Got home and spent some time editing the video, in bed at 2 again! Sunday morning more working on the video and photos before we left for the Japanese Festival--love those big ASS drums! Headed home to get ready for another party but my tummy had other ideas. So as I laid on the couch I monkeyed with photoshop and the new pics..I think for having NO training in photo shop or design layout I rocked it! LOL! Please visit our tribe and/or myspace for the pics and video. We had a blast! A weekend of drumming, pirates, photo shoots, editing and good friends...Perfect and Priceless!

Happy Birthday to me...here's to turning 35!! and the end of TRF!

marisela — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:39:58 GMT

Yep...35..I can't believe it! I don't feel mid thirties! The year has been wonderful and I've grown and learned and experienced sooo much this year I can't even begin to name it all. But I know i'm lucky to have the people in my life that I do and even luckier to have Charles. Yesterday we took the day off and we went to FRY's and got me my very own laptop! And a hard drive video camcorder!! I spent the rest of the day loading my ipod to it and the software for the camcorder and the digital cam. I feel sooo high techn...noooow if I could saw I knew how it all worked! But in time! it's going to be so great for rehearsals and shows, burn dvd's burn cd's etc...I'm excited! Tonight we are going to dinner with family and friends. Should be quite nice..I'll try to video something !! yeah! new toys! ah..the end of TRF 06 what a wonderfully fun year! Got to dance several times with Shunyata and even a few little throw downs with the GS girls! and it was soo good to see the GS and UG ladies! I miss ya'll! And met some amazing people... well back to work....yes..wokring on my bday even had a doc appt this morning...they drew blood but first try didnt' owrk so had to use other arm! plus I have my allergy shots today one in each arm...happy birthday to me! LOL!

Ghawazee coat--the cheap way....

marisela — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 19:25:46 GMT

The other ladies I dance with both had black ghawazee coats and mine was blue even though they said it was ok I didn't want to stand out like a BLUE beacon when we wore them. SSSOOOOOoooo I found a black velvet looong dress at Walmart.... Cut it up the center Cut it up the side to the hip Cut the sleeves up to the shoulder Cut out the bust line Hemmed all cut areas Added trim to the sleeves, front and side slits Added frogs Added buttons at the elbow VOILA!! Under $75 bucks plus the time to do it but it is done! Started Weds night, finished Thursday, wearing it tomorrow! I love it when a Plan comes together!

Wknd fun!!

marisela — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:07:12 GMT

wow..I'm tired and worn out but at work.... TRF season is kicking ass!! having such a great time with Charles and with friends and making so many new friends as well. This weekend the girls and their families joined us b/c the girls and I were dancing with Silvia. We had a wonderful time dancing and running around the faire and a great time at camp with dinner theatre provided by the kids and Owen! 3 more weekends left!

Children of the 8o's

marisela — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 15:48:31 GMT

You Know You Grew Up In The 80's or Early 90's If: 1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE. > 2. You watched the Pound Puppies. > 3. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton > 4. Girls wore biker shorts under their skirts and felt stylishly sexy. > 5. You yearned to be a member of the Baby-sitters club and tried to start a club of your own. > 6. You owned those lil' Strawberry Shortcake pals scented dolls. > 7. You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey on Blossom > 8. Two words: Hammer Pants > 9. If you ever watched "Fraggle Rock" > 10. You had plastic streamers on your handle bars... and spokey-dokes or playing cards on your spokes for that incredible sound effect 11. You can sing the entire theme song to "Duck Tales" (Woo ooh!) 12. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons. > 13. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head. > 14. You saw the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the big screen..and still know the turtles names. > 15. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school. > 16. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side. 17. You played the game "MASH"(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House) > 18. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it. > 19. L.A. Gear....need I say more? > 20. You wanted to change your name to "JEM" in Kindergarten. (She's Truly Outrageous.) 21. You remember reading Tales of a fourth grade nothing and all The Ramona books. > 22. You know the profound meaning of "WAX ON, WAX OFF" > 23. You wanted to be a Goonie. > 24. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (some of us...head-to-toe) > 25. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off and his cheeks shifted. > 26. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf. > 27. You took lunch boxes to school... and traded Garbage Pailkids in the schoolyard. > 28. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets. > 29. You still get the urge to say "NOT" after every sentence. 30. You remember Hypercolor t-shirts. > 31. Barbie and the Rockers was your favorite band. > 32. You thought She-ra (Princess of Power!) and He-Man should hook up. > 33. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets. > 34. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes. > 35. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying "I know you are, but what am I?" > 36. You remember "I've fallen and I can't get up" > 37. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates. > 38. You ever got seriously injured on a Slip and Slide. > 39. You have ever played with a Skip-It. > 40. You had or attended a birthday party at McDonalds. > 41. You've gone through this nodding your head in agreement. 42. You remember Popples. > 43. Don't worry, be happy > 44. You wore like, EIGHT pairs of socks over tights with high top Reeboks. 45. You wore socks scrunched down (and sometimes still do..getting yelled at by younger hip members of the family) 46. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that. > 47. You remember watching both Gremlins movies. > 48. You know what it meant to say "Care Bear Stare!!" > 49 You remember watching Rainbow Bright and & My Little Pony Tales > 50. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli was hot. > 51. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac. > 52. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and don't even flinch when people refer to them as "NKOTB" > 53. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By The Bell," The ORIGINAL class. > 54. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART. > 55. You just sang those words to yourself. 56. You remember watching Magic vs. Bird. > 57. Homemade Levi shorts.. (the shorter the better) 58. You remember when mullets were cool! > 59. You had a mullet! 60. You still sing "We are the World" > 61. You tight rolled your jeans. > 62. You owned a bannana clip. > 63. You remember "Where's the Beef?" > 64. You used to (and probably still do) say "What you talkin' 'bout Willis?" > 65 You had big hair and you knew how to use it. > 66. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren't you!

This is so pretty...

marisela — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:17:13 GMT

I had to go get a sympathy card for someone I work with...I found this: May the sun bring yu the new energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night May the rain wash away your worries Maythe breeze blow new strength into your being May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life ~apache blessing

TRF

marisela — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:08:18 GMT

It's that time of year!! Texas Renaissance Festival!!! WOO hooo!!!

Weekends of sewing!!

marisela — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:03:37 GMT

Last weekend I made a ghawazee coat from Saturday at 7 pm till 12 midnight. With breaks to rest my neck and eyes from sewing strain and to read tribe! Sunday morning picked up the frog closures and put them on the coat! It's done and looks wonderful!! This weekend , I almost finished my new corset bra and belt. Need to add closures for the bra, make tassels for the belt. Also added on more project, a panel skirt to make it more of a skorset ala Tempest. I just loooove Tempest' pattern!! I'll post pics of the projects later. It sucks that work gets in the way of my sewing!! :D

I'm a HIT overseas!

marisela — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:48:54 GMT

http://blog.webs-tv.net/bellydancers/article/2729584

What I've been up to!

marisela — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:06:22 GMT

let's seee...working, dancing...dancing, working.... AND Knitting!! Thanks to Fatine for showing me how! Now I'm a knit wit!! I've made 4 hats, a blanket and have started another blanket! I'm going to make blankets for our moms and grandma's, hats or scarves for nieces and aunts..and a few choice males in my family get hats too! i know a tall order but I think I'm up for the challenge! I have stuff to make another costume and have another corset one in mind just need to find the RIGHT fabric for it! Busy busy busy...

Where's my head???

marisela — Tue, 16 May 2006 13:32:23 GMT

Let's see...I got home and worked on my music for EBD tonight...took an eternity it seemed. But burned the CD and put on my ipod...Got up this morning at 3 am b/c hubby's allergies were making him snore like a freight train. I had to go sleep in the living room. Got up at 515 to shower etc for the day, grabbed my dance bag and left...got 1/2 way to work and couldnt' find my CD for tonight!!!! I got to work and figured i"ll just burn from ipod..well after an HOUR of jacking with it, i can't figure it out! :( Went back out to my car and luckily had the cd from last month's EBD show and another mix cd I made for Buffalo fred's now derailed show. So all is covered...scared to look at my dance bag..who knows what else I may have forgotten??!! I sure hope I can pull myself together before tonights show!!!

Look what I can do...

marisela — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:56:09 GMT

Can you believe it? I made these! woo hooo!! I'l not post what my first attempts looked like..well maybe later.. well I'm usng the first ones to put on a headband...so whenever that gets made I'll post!

cut or no cut?

marisela — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 20:02:24 GMT

For some reason lately i've had this urge to cut my hair.. not super short but maybe to just at shoulder length.. I've been trying to grow it out forever and I just can't get it past were it is now...top of bra strap... I colored it b/c my ends like to turn reddish so I colored to cover it and thought that would maybe satisify my hair issues but NOPE...i still want to cut it...aargh! I'm not doing much cabaret lately so don't really NEED it but want to keep it long for those times I do! It just takes FOREVER in the shower and to dry it strangles me in my sleep. I go trhough products soo quickly....... to cut or not to cut that is the question....