It seemed like time to update

I'm so rarely online anymore. I've been kept busy at work, putting in some extra hours and traveling, and have a wonderful boyfriend and adorable kittens at home that need attention. I'm still working out consistently fitting dancing into my schedule. Going "down below" and performing has been pretty much out. But I'm happy, so that's ultimately what matters.

I did get to spend a weekend with Aubre and Deb Rubin at their "Bellydance Body Intensive." It was *amazing* and I got so many new tools to work with in terms of dancing and just my overall body. I really hope they do another intensive together.

I'll also be out at the Oasis for Princess Farhana and Sabrina Fox's days Nov 7 and Dec 5. After that, I'll probably drop off the face of the dancing world for the most part until after I finish my last graduate class. There should be a performance at Moun of Tunis somewhere in there though, so I won't be totally out of it.

I'm hoping to spend some time at home working on my technique and style so I at least make good use of the time and come back refreshed and with something new. I feel really inspired by Aubre and Deb but that'll take time to incorporate it into my dancing. I also downloaded some new music from Collide (plus ordered their new CD!) and Solace (new album on CDBaby!), so I'm sure there'll be some creative juices flowing. Although I do need a new iPod to put them on... mine disappeared somewhere at LAX. Not to worry, since my insurance company covered a replacement, yay!

I think it's "curl up and read a book with a kitty" time now.