Workshops and My dance world

Finally! Im finally going to a workshop I said I was going to go to! I'm excited for this one =) Olivia K of Zafira Dance Co in Philly...AND the wonderful Mychele from the East Coast =) Mychele does henna, something I've been attempting myself...and according to everyone around me...i'm pretty damn good. *shines*, Mychele is doing a henna class Friday night,...so I can get better =) Olivia will be teaching some layers and some Saucy moves =) I'm really excited. I missed 3rd C, they were both there, so I get a chance to catch up a lil' bit. I'm DEFINITELY going next year. Maybe TribalCon...but ATL will be harder to pull off...
SO I will need more to teach my students and hopefully this will help!
I went to see Nah'na's Dark Fusion show last Tuesday. THAT was a pretty frappin' cool show! All but 2 were improve performances =) which is awesome. It's always fun when you get to go up at the end of the show and dance with the loverly ladies. Jessie always inspires me to keep dancing...maybe because her first inspiration was mine as well...MZ RB! ;)
I rally enjoyed Obsidias performance as well when she was here for the Marie Antoinette spin with Nah'Na.
Nah'na just has squeezable written all over them...*wish they'd teach some classes already*
I wanna learn the Kitten pig routine with Luna and Jessie! That's just flippin' awesome =)
and I wanna learn from mz Yet...shes so...jazzy?? LOL shes adorable...
Okay, I will stop...for now *evil grin*


Life at home has been crazy and hectic...it seems that my dance world is totally separate from everything else. I really dont think anyone but other dancers will understand that. and thats......O.K.!!

Namaste

I popped my performance cheerie!

It was a Tuesday night on December 4th @ Not Your Mama's Hafla!!!! @ Avant Garden in Montrose..Thanks to Mz Nari...she asked me about 2 mths ago to come out and dance with nah'na..but I just didn't feel ready..so i said next time..well that next time came! she put out a call for dancers and I said..OKAY!!!
This time I felt ready. I was nervous..but not as nervous as I usually get going out in front of a large crowd. My dance sistah, Tita, joined me as well. She's a veteran of the whole dancing in crowd thing..so she was like YOU WILL BE OKAY! and Nari was like YOU WILL DO FABULOUS! Angela, of Tribal Lillie's, and a cool gal, was encouraging me too...and giving me pointers on performing for the first time...the Tribal Lillie's were very encouraging...and gave many zaghareets =D *YIP* I really owe a lot to Tita tho..she was my latin instructor and she is a wonderful teacher! She always encouraged me and has really always been honest with me in my technique and performances...she gives great advice and I don't know what I would do without here! You shoulda seen HER solo! It was rawkin!! ;)
I had soooo much fun and really enjoyed myself..and loved being back stage instead of in the audience....but I do love to watch my dance sisters dancing and get inspired by them too!
Nari's solos were very awesome and I couldn't take my eyes off of her! She's an amazing dancer and very locky =D
My love to Nari and Tita....Thank you ladies (and all you other wonderfully talented Bellah Dancah's!!)

I was a lil' sad tho, that no one I invited came =( My husband was there, which is more than enough for me, because he never really enjoys these things and I felt like I had his support when he came =) Love you BABE!

Namaste!

*dances around in happiness*

Dance pants!

I have been KILLING my bank account with all the clothes I've been buying! Not nearly as much as how much I would spend at 3rd C..but near it, it seems. I've bot IDK how many melo's, belts, and tops...and i got some GM's coming too! I guess its good...if all goes well with my performance on Dec 4th..hopefully I will be dancing a lot more than that! ;)

I didn't think I would be nervous about dancing..but it's starting to get to me...the anxiety....all the feelings...I will be fine...just gotta keep telling myself that! I've been practicing everynight..so that helps...

I really need to introduce myself to yoga so I can get some flexibility and strength in me...maybe after that holidays...

But what I can say is that since I've really focused in on my belly dancing...especially teaching my classes..I've never felt 'fuller' in life than I do when I'm dancing or teaching....its just so much fun and..i guess I have a passion.

Namaste

The ever impressive layback with drop *gasp*

*****posted from myspace blog-got lazy. but the first part is the important part!!!!!!!!!!!!*****


Alright, tonight was a night of good things. I was happy for a split second this lovely evening. Ya know why?!
BECAUSE I DID MY FIRST 'TURKISH' DROP WITH A LAYBACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been practicing FOREVER on this dag-gum position! It takes alot of work and ALOT of practice!!!! I was watching TV and out of the blue I told myself, in my mind, to do a layback and drop with it..haha..rock wit it...drop wit it..haha..(Jackie will only get that)...so I did. I was so shocked I didnt know what the frock to do! So I did it again! And succeeded! Granted it wasnt a very impressive layback with drop...but it was SMOOTH..and that my friends is what you want..a smooth drop..so that you just dont look like you are 'falling' to the ground! I did it like 4 more times and succeeded! I still need work..but I know now that I can do it! I really think its all this Tae-Bo I'm doing! I do know my quads will be so sore in the morning..so I'm prepairing for the worst. I definately have to wear a knee brace thos if I want to do these...it super sore!
ON TOP of that, I've learned how to breath properly when jogging. Again, thanks to Tae-Bo! I have been asking everyone how do you breath and jog at the same time?! And NO ONE has offered up on how to train me! I love to jog..I just seem to run out of breath. I could never jog longer than like a second...so I timed myself and I jogged like 3 minutes...then my stamina gave way after Tae-Bo and doing my layback/drops all night! So another thing accomplished! Two in one night! Cant beat that?! Also, thinking about training for the MS bike ride from here to Austin next year. Jackie's idea and now that I am probably in the greatest shape of my life right now, I thot, why not?! I know hubby would love to do it. I'm going to WAIT to tell my mom, as she has MS and that I will be riding for her in the ride. She will be so happy! I will see her in July. So I think I can keep it a secret. I have 12 months. Let's do this Jackie!!!!
I've also started my 'healthy' eating again. I ate like crap these past few weeks. I'm talking 3 meals a day with snacks inbetween..like BK and TBell and Wendy's. NO more of that nasty crap. Back to 2 healthy meals and small dinner for me..and gobs of WATER. And lots of fruit and veggies..cutting back on eating out too. I gained like 10 lbs...see what fast food will do to you!?!
I have Jackies PAR-TAY this Saturday! Can't wait for that! We both need new 'clubin' outfits so we will hit Memorial Mall, grab some food somewhere (healthy of course ), then back to her place to change and get ready! She wants to do after hours too..we will see if we last THAT long! LOL. We are getting so old! LOL. Phew! I think that's about all...
Oh yeah, my dog somehow 'broke' the tip of her tail. Poor thing can't curl her tail :( Honestly, I think someone slammed her tail in the door and they are not fessing up to it..and it wasnt me...hmmm....Im exhausted, but feel great about my accomplishments today. Yeah for me. Thanks for reading. Peace Out.
Oh yeah. Ya know one of the best movies I've seen in a while is ...The Holiday. I forced Jackie to watch it with me...we kept looking at each other and just shaking our heads...lol ;)
~Crazy Beautiful~

hey

nothing interesting happening in my life to really rant about. i live a boring life.
toodles.
hopefully see some of ya'll this weekend!

I lost a great friend this weekend.

Tweety, a stray mutt, we took into our home was visciously and brutally killed by our neighbors pit bull and bull mastiff. I am not going to go into details, but they were released on her as she NEVER stepped foot on that property. She wasnt stupid. What makes matters worse is that she was thrown in a trash bag and discarded like trash in the vacant lot infront of us. It took my dog Charlie to find her. Bastards. No animal should have to go thru with what she did. The aftermath, was not pleasant and I only pray the owners get theirs...10 fold. as that is what is deserved. The purposefully released them on her and she was so innocent and kind. May you rest in peace girl and God lift you up and make you our angel.
<3I love you<3

Randomness

Sitting alone, in the dark, i find myself drifting off
into a serene world with bliss surrounding me.
free to think, free to roam with the heard
trapped no more in the chaos of my mind, of my thots
of my life.
wanting to reach the end i cant seem to find the path.
held back by thoughts of judgement, of critic of loss of failure, drowning in a sea of empty thoughts.
i dont want to be alone. but alas, i am.

::Just a thot:::

I'm going to make an effort to get out and be involved in the Dance commnunity more this year. I'm tired of not doing things for me. I want to find me this year. I hope I can. And I hope no one gets hurt....

3rd Coast Workshop Spots For sale.

I hate to do this...
I am selling my spots for 3rd Coast.
Unforseen circumstances have occured and I will not be there for it.
2 Sharon Classes
2 Tempest
Urban Gypsy Signature moves
Smooth Moves with Zafira
makeup class with Sharon and Z
heads hands arms with nomadic
Beginning/Intermediate Tribal Improv with Sharon and Renee of InFusion Tribal
conditioning with liquid hips
and a friday dinner spot, and both shows.
PM and I will try to get back with you as soon as I can. i wont be on the rest of the day.

::Today::

Im back home for christmas and miss my husband terribly. i know he will forget about 3rd coast and be upset. i will just have to explain that i cannot get my money back and that this can be his christmas present to me. tho mom is doing better. she looks worse than last time i saw her. i want to cry when i see her like this. i feel so bad for her. she is hanging on. and its all due to her faith in the Great Lord above. i really believe that....
i've been thinking alot lately. and really am finding out what makes up a friend. the understanding ones. the ones that dont get made at the little things and just says. i understand. i understand goes a LONG way. ive got more on my mind.....but dont care to disclose at this time...
i splurged at my fav store here in Nebraska...Euphoria. I bought a new bag...a couple 'tribal' belts that i adore...a nose ring and belly ring...and a skirt..black with cowrie shells on it...i love it! i might wear it tommorrow! rawk! anyways....
i want 3rd coast to come on already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!