Vacation

Now playing: Really bad day time television
mood: brown bag lunch in the park

I have been on vacation since the 23rd. I am successfully maintaining a balance between doing nothing and getting things done. Such as...

Nothing
Reading
Nothing
Movie
Nothing
Laundry
Nothing
Mow lawn
Nothing
Groceries
Nothing
Reading
And so on...

I have also been practicing the fine art of sleeping 10-12 hours a day. Today is only the 2nd time I've even looked at my laptop. It's been kinda nice. We are going camping Sunday for the Labor Day holiday. We haven't been camping at this site in many years.

On a side note, I've collected $8 in cash for Light the Night. Only 5 weeks left to go. Please visit My Light the Night Donation Page and help me reach my fundraising goal.

Vijay Vaswani

Now Playing: Children of Dune
mood: Cheetos

This is a cool dance by Vijay. A sort of Indian, Bollywood, American, fusiony mix to a really fun song. I liked it a lot. I liked that he sang along. Sometimes, people act like it is a big faux pas to sing along while dancing.

My train of thought went as follows...


His look reminds me of Michael Jackson...


No...he is totally sportin' the "Naveen Andrews"

Then, "I bet he dances to pick up chicks...like my ex-husband. Not that my ex-husband danced...but the pick up chicks part."

Then I had a Color Me Bad flashback



Then I found this. You totally have to watch the first 30 seconds or so because that is what I was imagining while watching Vijay's video.

Then there was an explosion of glitter confetti and I couldn't help but giggle outloud. It was so awesome I had to watch it again. I did a google search on Vijay to find out more about him but failed =(

I want Vijay to do a workshop. I would so be there!

Lazy

Now playing: Band of Brothers
mood: spicy chex mix

It's been weeks, I know.
And no, I haven't worked any on that second costuming post. It takes some time to organize, find, and edit all of the pictures I include for reference.

Here is a clip from Kama Sutra A Tale of Love showing the dance scene that got me interested in near and far eastern dance.

Update

Now playing: Jane Eyre
mood: somen noodles

Thanks for the comments on my previous "Costume to Flatter your Figure" post. I have not finished part two yet but here are some topics to look forward to.

The Full Figure
The Thin Figure
A Quick Note on Height
Color Combinations
Troupe Costumes
Shopping Tips

...and anything else I think of along the way.

~N

Greek Night Aug 2nd Pics

Want new camera!



Sa'dia and I thank our moms for being there to take pics and pick up our tip money.









Now playing: Sesame Street on PBS
mood: Cinnamon Toast Crunch

~N

GX:2013 Broken Earth to Benefit The Kitchen

This Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, Ground Xero is hosting a Post Apocalypse themed party to benefit The Kitchen of Springfield, MO.

Entry is a non-perishable food item.
You must have ID and be 21+ to enter.

If you are not 21 or can't make it for the party and still want to participate, drop your donation by 1109 E Commercial during business hours (6pm-1:30am Wed-Sat. or 4pm-Midnight on Sun.)

You can also donate directly to The Kitchen at their website or at 1630 N. Jefferson
Springfield, MO. 65803

Read My Hips in Springfield, MO.

Red Moon Tribe is Thrilled to host their Third Annual Tribal Style Workshop Weekend and Show Featuring:

Read My Hips

Saturday & Sunday, October 11th & 12th, 2008
at Ground Xero
1109 E Commercial
Springfield, MO. 65803

Workshop hours will be 9:00am to 4:00pm both days, with three different classes to choose from. Red Moon Tribe will be hosting a fabulous pre-party, The SnakeCharmer Soiree, on Friday evening, October 10th, as well as the gala fusion bellydance showcase, Hips Noir, Saturday evening at 7:00pm.

Click Here for Workshop Details