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[whipchick]

We walk into the gym and scan for mat space, Kim’s aerial hoop over her shoulder, my aerial silk in my arms.

Aerialists hang from the peg wall, doing pike-ups and hoping the Cirque coaches will notice them. Big-bodied catchers wear tank tops and striped toe-socks. Short, muscled flyers with linebacker shoulders and gnarled ankles look at us,

Comments

[rayaso]

I loved this! I really enjoyed reading about the process and the one-up-manship. Is "peeing" performer vernacular, or did you make it up? It is very expressive. I also love the name "Mystic Pixies" as well as the video. I can barely touch my toes, so I am beyond envy at what you do. For every limber person like you, the universe demands a counterbalancing rigid person. While you are out there performing, remember those of us who keep the cosmos from spinning out of control.

[whipchick]

I say the "peeing" thing a lot, but I've heard it from other performers, too. We're all a bunch of egomaniacs! Thanks for being a grounding force :)

[kotenok_angel]

This is fantastic. I really love it. I experience this feeling of being a part of a group but not "real" a lot. The detail and descriptive language were wonderful.

[whipchick]

Thank you! And yeah, I think we can empathize with each other on that one :)

[mistearyusdiva2]

I like this... gives great insights about you as an aerialist and as a person. I resonate someone's thought above when they said about how sometimes really talented people have to struggle to get noticed while the maybe not so talented sometime rake in all the cash.

Well its all about destiny and being at the right place at the right time among the right people even. Not very encouraging that. But then again .... at the end of it doesn't it come down to enjoying what you do rather than worry about anything else.

[kathrynrose]

When they say “Fine,” the next step is ignoring you until you quit.

I need to tattoo this somewhere and remember it when receiving concrit. :)

[whipchick]

Your thing about the Project Runway "safe" group has stayed with me :)

[yachiru]

Gah every time you post I think I must grow up to be like her. But then I remember I'm 30 and I am filled with sadness. Also popcorn.

I like the sort of languid "fuck it all" vibe in this piece. It's lethargic but also moves really well.

[whipchick]

You make me squee with happiness and popcorn :) And for the record, I didn't start training aerial skills until my late 20s, so if something like that ever appeals to you, go for it!