aliveness

[aumentou]

I am:

1) not dead.

2) still transitioning.

3) unemployed.

4) poor.

5) doing more exercise than usual.

So, more or less business as usual.

This whole transition malarkey has set off a load of analysis of my own mind and motivations. Patterns that were unclear are getting less so. Things that made little sense now make more. But I'm still quite confused. This is partly why I haven't been around much or written much on here, though see 4) above too.

Today I practiced bellydance moves, and also kicking as high as my own throat. Hopefully I'll find some way of working these things together at some point. Or actually, hopefully not.

Finally, I have a recommendation for you. If you like music hall, or just women singing comedy, look up Fascinating Aida. They're on youtube a lot and have a website. In fact, a link (NSFW!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXzaVOk_Ydk

Comments

[musichalldiva.livejournal.com]

Got a lot of their stuff on video - you must see my act sometime! :-)

[mr-s-face.livejournal.com]

Yes, I must. Tell me when you're on?

[ceehoss.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see the Kung Fu Belly Dancing Championships may have a new contender for the crown:0) Good to see you the other night, I still want that outfit!!

[mr-s-face.livejournal.com]

I can lend you that outfit if you like?

[little_frank]

Oh noes to the unemployed and poor, big yay to belly dancing, it is ace!

[mr-s-face.livejournal.com]

It's also hard. Everything I did before was about moving my body together. Bellydance is about moving it as parts while keeping other parts still. It's against my instincts.

[little_frank]

You'll find the isolating really helpful for moving more efficiently in general, as well as great for your back. Eventually it becomes instinctive, as does the better posture.