Sa'dia Performing on New Year's

See Sa'dia perform New Years Eve at the BLUE OLIVE RESTAURANT in Branson, MO.

417.332.
bleu (2538)

204 N. Commercial St.
Downtown
Branson, MO.

Performances at 8pm and 10pm! Call for reservations.

Holidaze

I was lucky enough to see Beth, Angela, Jemina, KC, and Lisa a little over a week ago. They came into GX to have some drinks after the Christmas Hafla at Alive and Well. We talked about blogging, current BD interests, and old school dancers and their stories. Jemina tried talking me into going to Ya Halla Yall 2009. And if I had had more cocktails in me I probably would have agreed right there. It was so nice to hang out. I have really been out of the local BD loop for so long.

As for this last week of 2008, there will be Christmas with the in-laws followed by 2 shows before we have to break everything down and close shop at GX. I also plan to get some long awaited new jewelry with my gift monies ASAFP. With GX being closed I plan on having more time, (not money) but definitely more time for BD again. But you know how that goes. How long ago did I promise part 2 of that costume blog?

Wishing everyone a safe holiday

~N
Now listening: Imogen Heap
mood: Bärenjäger

The Cake is a Lie

Friday night was the Bday party/Nerf Gun war. This is the cool birthday gun H got. Someone even had a shot gun that ejected the "shells" after you fired. It was awesome.


Someone was ambushed.


C. K. H. and C

H also received Left for Dead as a gift. OMG the zombies effin' run! AHHH!

~N

Now playing: Shaun of the Dead
mood: coffee, we are out of coffee filters =( Why do they package them in a bag of 300? It gives you a false sense of security. Then after 10 months you suddenly run out.

Somebody is turning 31

on Dec. 19th. Not sure what year this pic was taken. The proportion of legs vs torso makes me giggle. Is sweet! I love you!

On another completely unrelated note...



You should watch Kung Pow: Enter the Fist. Here is a clip. It will brighten your day.

~N

now playing: Kung Pow
mood: buffalo wings

Dear Shoe Fairy,

MUST HAVE THESE!!!

I promise I would wear them everywhere! The first thing I would do is get in the car and go pump gas in them. Then maybe find a quite coffee shop where I can prop my feet up and everyone can admire my awesome shoes while I gloat and drink hot coffee goodness. Followed by looking at them and myself in the mirror and maybe a nap while still wearing them.

That is all.

~N

Now watching: The Princess Bride
mood: eggnog

Random Dance Tip

Keep a couple of safety pins pinned on the inside bottom hem of your Cover-up. This way you always have them handy up to the moment before you go on stage. No one will see them either. I've been doing this for about 3 years now and you've never noticed have you?

Videos O' Random

I taped this today on my digital camera. It came out really dark.


A clip of my sister singing at my wedding Sept. 2006.

mood: double quarter pounder with cheese

Yes Fine

Aright Ladies, if this doesn't get you all tingly then listen to it again with your eyes closed.

Yeah, that's what I'm talking about.



Michael Buble...yes, fine.

~N

What is the Bellydance?

Brittney Laleh and Naima @ Icon 2004. (pic by Autumn H. ?)

This page defines 21 BD terms with examples of dancers, regions, etc. It is actually a pretty inclusive list and fairly well defined in my opinion. Warning, It involves reading! Like words and sentences. No pretty color drawings or videos. Yet still quite informative.

~N

now playing: Cowboy Bebop the Movie
mood: OMG the TURKEY

Oh yeah, I just found a gift card that still has money on it. SCORE!