Tribal Fusion Faire

My troupe performed in San Luis Obispo yesterday for the Tribal Fusion Faire. I am getting better on stage in terms of smiling and not looking like a deer in the headlights. Plus, I forgot one step and covered it without indicating to the audience that I had screwed up. There were wonderful performers of all kinds and all sizes--one thing I love about bellydance is that it's for any body shape or size. IT WAS FUN! I bought a new pair of Saroyan finger cymbals called "Ghwazee" cymbals, which are copper-colored (it was time to graduate to a heavier pair), and a bracelet on sale. Two dancers there in particular were AWESOME: John Compton (a dear old friend of my troupe leaderer) and Rachel Brice, who used to live in Santa Cruz. John did perfectly spotted turns, better than any ballet dancer I have ever seen, and danced with a tray of lit candles on his head. Rachel was simply amazing and I am so looking forward to taking a workshop with her in January. I'm trying to prep by doing yoga at home.

I am still recovering from the recent unpleasantness with my blog. At some point, it's made me aware that I need to be mindful of whatever information I publish here, out of consideration that I don't want to give the person who caused me trouble any deeply personal information about myself. It's like having my own personal version of the Patriot Act in my life--only this is one person rather than the entire Bush Administration. Still, I am feeling freer again to say what I have to say here.

Well, I have Christmas presents to send off and cards to write tonight, so I'd better close. Peace to all.