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Where'd she go???

mssugarglider — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:25:53 GMT

okay folks, this profile has pretty much bitten the dust... you can find me here instead. http://people.tribe.net/mskristina And when you stop by the new profile, say 'HI", won'tcha?

What kind of Belly Dancer are you?

mssugarglider — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:08:24 GMT

You are an American Tribal Style Belly Dancer! So it's not one hundred percent authentic, but who cares? It looks really cool, you have a great time doing it and the costumes are fantastic. You're not into all the glitz of cabaret but you can never have too many Kuchi medallions on your turban. Undulate on, tribal chick! (Hey, I got that one right!!) try it yourself... http://www.quizilla.com/users/SnakeHips/quizzes/What%20Kind%20of%20Belly%20Dancer%20are%20You%3F/

call me Liz...

mssugarglider — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:40:49 GMT

***Who Should Paint You: Andy Warhol*** You've got an interested edge that would be reflected in any portrait You don't need any fancy paint techniques to stand out from the crowd! http://www.blogthings.com/whatartistshouldpaintyourportraitquiz/

Uh oh....

mssugarglider — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:06:50 GMT

***You Are 12% Pure*** You've been a very bad girl...And you probably enjoyed every minute of it. How Pure Are You? http://www.blogthings.com/howpureareyouquiz/ Okay, I've clearly developed a mini-addiction to this site I just discovered. I'll try and not post the results to every damned test I take. ;)

Long live the Queen! (apparently, I'm sooooooo London)

mssugarglider — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:56:45 GMT

***You Belong in London*** A little old fashioned, and a little modern. A little traditional, and a little bit punk rock. A unique soul like you needs a city that offers everything. No wonder you and London will get along so well. What City Do You Belong In? http://www.blogthings.com/whatcitydoyoubelonginquiz/

Shameless Self Promotion - Saturday the 23rd.

mssugarglider — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:35:37 GMT

I'll be dancing with "Sisters of the Desert Sky" at the "Hafla Santa Cruz" this Saturday. We go on at 2pm. http://www.bellydanceodyssey.com/events/hafla/ It's at the Veterans Memorial Building 846 Front St Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 454-0478 Hope to see you there! K

It's confirmed...I'm a lusty wench.

mssugarglider — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:31:05 GMT

the Seven Deadly Sins Test says so! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Sins are Revealed, Your Fate is SealedYour sin has been measured. You have committed many sins, but Lust is the mortal sin that has done you in. Just below, discover your full sinful breakdown and learn what it is about you that codemns you to hell. Greed: Medium Gluttony: Low Wrath: Medium Sloth: Medium Envy: Very Low Lust: Very High Pride: Medium ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.4degreez.com/misc/seven_deadly_sins.html

Color me Blue

mssugarglider — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:31:36 GMT

Okay, so I've got the blues and can't shake 'em. Seriously. It's baaaaad. And I've got no time, and no energy. Blecch. What's a girl to do......

the carpool lane is for DRIVING in

mssugarglider — Thu, 31 May 2007 18:48:08 GMT

I've counted the number of drivers who were poking along in the fast lane - and (horrors!) the Carpool lane - while talking on the phone. I lost count. :( Okay, so I'm a bit of a phone-while-driving snob since I have handsfree bluetooth in my car, but seriously - if you can't manage to drive AT LEAST as fast as the cars around you, please SWITCH LANES and get the hell out of my way!! The carpool lane is not for chatting mindlessly in while other lanes of traffic pass you. To drive in the carpool lane you have to either drag someone with you into your car, pay for one of those fancy carpool stickers, not to mention get up at an hour when humans are really meant to be sleeping and head out to your destination. When I manage to do this, I don't want to be slowed down by someone that's meandering along while other drivers are maneuvering around them while they chat. Ack!! Can we please have legistlation that makes it illegal to talk in your car unless you're on hands free? PLEASE? This rant was brought to you by too little sleep and not enough caffeine before noontime. And yes, I really DO feel better getting that off my chest. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.....

sleepy springtime fever

mssugarglider — Mon, 21 May 2007 20:11:25 GMT

It's beautiful outside, and I'm mighty sleepy.... It just seems inherently wrong to be sitting at work on such a day, in such a state. Can someone please write me a note and drive me to a comfy hammock on a beach please?!?!

did you know....there are 2 points in 10 peanut M&M's?

mssugarglider — Wed, 16 May 2007 22:34:32 GMT

Indeed, there are. And while I'm somewhat embarrassed that I actually took the energy to figure that out, I did. And yes, that means I'm on a friggin' diet to try and shed the last few lbs of baby weight. I like the extra exercise part *much* better than the no chocolate part.

T is for Tarantula!

mssugarglider — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:59:11 GMT

Okay, so I had a dream where I alternated between being a mom, a sibling to the boys, and floating above the whole thing narrating. It culminated with a real-live (well real-dream-world) demonstration of the alphabet....A is for Apple...blah blah blah... then we got to T... T was for Tarantula.... and yes, the frigging tarantula (which is HUGE in comparison to a baby sized version of you, keep in mind) was crawling all over my baby hand! And then I woke up. YEESH. And NO, I don't really want to know what that says about me. It was all very Gaimanesque... but creepier....

4 months and counting

mssugarglider — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:54:17 GMT

the boys are 4 months today. hard to believe it's been that long already!

creaky knees

mssugarglider — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:12:40 GMT

I went back to dance class for the first time post-birth last night. Oh, so much fun!! I've really missed moving round the dance floor with my girlies - and last night we started a new session with live drumming which is always a fun treat! I told myself not to overdo it - and while I don't think I did - my knees and legs are feelin it today! If that's not the best way to get the extra 15 lbs of baby weight off, it's certainly the most fun!!

the fog is lifting....

mssugarglider — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:58:59 GMT

Okay, so it's two months now, and I can remember my name and do basic arithmetic again.... and *sometimes* I even remember what day it is!!! This is good! Suffice it to say - Twins are a LOT of work, but worth it. And I wouldn't have it any other way....

wonder twin powers....activate!!

mssugarglider — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:06:07 GMT

The boys made their debut December 20th. Both are happy, healthy, and we're adjusting to life as 4 instead ot 2. It's a lot of work, but oh-so-incredibly worth it. I've never been happier (or more tired!).

I've calmed down now, thank you....

mssugarglider — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:54:49 GMT

I'm still getting comments about the largess of my belly - but since it's a number of weeks vs. months, I'm approaching it with a more zen-like attitude. Most of the time anyway. I am still ME after all. ;) Trying to keep them baking till after Christmas - and focusing on that instead. Wish me luck!!

I am now a liar.....

mssugarglider — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:05:43 GMT

Okay, so I'm 31 weeks along. With twins. And they're healthy and good sized so in reality I'm about the size of a full term single birth. I am not the only full-term-looking pregnant woman to ever venture out in public. But I often feel like I'd draw less attention if I was 8'2", or sporting an additional head. I went for a pedicure last night - and the comments began - "Oh, you're really BIG!" (Um, yeah, no shit - I'm the one that carries this body around all day and I"m not that big, I'm just not 5'2" and a size 2 like you are.") And then the dreaded....."When are you due?" I have two choices - I can tell the truth and listen to barrage of comments about how much bigger I'm gonna get [gee, thanks] how much harder it's gonna be having two at once [uh huh, thanks for the unsolicited advice], and how I'll never get any sleep for months on end [yeah, thanks, hadn't heard THAT one before either!] .........OR .....I can lie - and get congratulations on how I'm almost done, and how exciting it will be to be a mom. So - I lie. And I feel kinda bad about it, but remind myself I came to get a pedicure for a bit of RELAXATION for gawd's sake. Then I walk to the bookstore - and at the corner, are a group of women talking loudly amongst themselves - "Wow, look at her." (Uh hello, I can HEAR you!) "She's ready to pop!" "You think she's ready to pop?" "Uh huh, yeah, you know you're ready to pop, don't you! They've now figured out I can actually hear them and are trying to address me - but I'm ACROSS THE STREET at this point. I keep walking..... What in the world makes people think that just because I have a big pregnant belly that I can't hide, gives them the right to make unsolicited comments?!? I want to get a t-shirt that says, "If you must make comments about my belly, I will be forced to make comments about the most prominent part of YOUR anatomy. You are hereby advised to KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!" And then I fell like a ball of overblown hormones......I can see why sometimes it's easier just to stay home..... sigh.

VOTE!

mssugarglider — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:09:45 GMT

Vote as if your future depends on it - it DOES. Besides, it's the only thing that gives you an actual right to complain about the outcome until the next election.

Dance dance dance this Sunday in San Jose!

mssugarglider — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 01:30:14 GMT

I'll be performing in one of my final pre-birth performances this SUNDAY at 5:54 pm SHARP in SAN JOSE. My belly and I 9think of us as Ms. Kristina and the Djinn twins) will be performing with "The Sisters of the Desert Sky" at the Desert Dance Festival in downtown San Jose. It's part of a 2-day middleeastern dance festival with performances, shopping, and more. ----------------------------------------- Desert Dance Festival http://www.desertdance.com September 16 & 17, 2006 Saturday, 10 am to 10:30 pm Sunday, 10 am 8:30 pm San Jose Civic Auditorium 135 West San Carlos St., San Jose, CA 408.277.5277

will bobblehead models be a thing of the past?

mssugarglider — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:05:33 GMT

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060912/od_nm/spain_models1_dc While I'm not a fan of size based discrimination for either end of the scale (pun intended) I DO think that actively trying to find models that are not dangerously thin is a good thing. The pressure to be thin thin thin is still too pervasive in our society, and creates an unflinchingly raw and simply unattainable ideal of beauty for many. Growing up in fashion driven LA and not being waif thin OR blonde, I have some idea of being force fed an ideal that just isn't attainable without major medical intervention or unhealthy habits. We're way overdue for an attitude shift, and while this may be swinging a bit in the alternate direction, if we end up closer to a healthy mid ground, I'm a fan.

no wonder....

mssugarglider — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 14:32:00 GMT

Figured out last night that the coffee I've been rationing out every morning -- only one precious cup per day thank you -- has been EVIL DECAF! No wonder why I've been walking around like the living dead. Grrrrrr....

New Pirates ride is done well

mssugarglider — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:55:25 GMT

Had a chance to ride the recently updated "Pirates" ride at Disneyland this weekend. Things had a generally spiffed up feel, but not overdone at all, and in good keeping with the original theme. My favorite Capt. Sparrow appearance is him peeking out of the barrel. It's been my longtime fav ride, so I was a little apprehensive before seeing it, but came away pleased. Nice.

wiggle, wriggle, wiggle

mssugarglider — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 23:18:06 GMT

Okay, it's official. I'm starting to feel distinct movement in my belly, and I've come to a couple conclusions. The boys are wigglers. And it's nice to feel that this seemingly ever-growing belly is expanding cause there really *are* little people growing in there. It's a very good thing.

Oy....Ow...groaaaaan

mssugarglider — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 16:48:09 GMT

I have been practicing like a mad woman for a show this week. Duet to live music - and no idea what they'll play, just what rhythm it'll be. Fun. Exciting. Scary. My body hurts. I sounded like my grandmother getting out of bed this morning (sorry sweetie, hope I didn't startle ya). But....it's all gonna be worth it. And gawd, I hope we look good at the show!