Things here are good. The Autumn update went up, and now I'm focusing on marketing and expanding my base. I have the most amazing repeat customers, but in order to expand, I need to target new people as well. So I'm doing some FB advertising, with mixed results. If you're someone who has good tips on this sort of thing, I'd love to hear them. I ( Read more... )

1. I am loooooving this fall preview weather. We've had a few stuffy days in the past two weeks, but for the most part, it's been a cooler-than-average 75. It's nice to have fresh air in August ( Read more... )

It's raining. Not even good, cleansing rain. Or a thunderstorm. It's humid, sticky rain ( Read more... )

I've been posting less because there simply isn't much to talk about. Things are good for the moment. Even keel. Well, some family drama, but thankfully, I am far, far removed from it. But honestly? Things are goin' fine ( Read more... )

Art of the Belly was pretty great. I stayed in an amazing condo with my Transcendence troupies, took leg-melting workshops from the incredible Jill Parker, and performed with both of my troupes. TT's set was an homage to the roots of tribal in the US, with a very Bal Anat-ish feel. Video will be up soon. Verve did sword and a lightning fast Raquy ( Read more... )

Last week both emotionally and physically wore me out. I did have a very uplifting day yesterday at the Inappropriate Hafla, spending time among friends who genuinely like and support one another. Every time people are shitty, I just have to remind myself: my dance sisters and the dance community here are amazing. They will not let me fall down ( Read more... )

Many things! In bullet points!

-- Mainly, I worked a bunch. It took me 4 hours to pack orders on Saturday. So many steps, omg. I also did some pearl knotting work, ordered supplies, and did preliminary work on custom orders.

-- Saw ParaNorman. Full disclosure: I tend not to be too into animated films. I don't think they're inferior or childish ( Read more... )

It was a pretty social weekend here, with lotsa dancing. Saturday was the Gemini show for House of Ruth, and one little (but funny) flub aside, Verve did a solid performance. I also was introduced to Eyes of Isis, a PA-based comedy bellydance duo, and I 'bout lost it laughing at their routine. They were awesome. There was also a duet of paper ( Read more... )

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I am trying not to let this sink into a "what I did with my weekend" type blog, but I've been rather busy. I'm sorry for the lack of content ( Read more... )