Foxy_Rei
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Thank you for the encouragement everyone! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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*sigh* When I get a new camera (dunno when that will be…) I’m so going to make another "Why Peekaboo Sucks" video – except I’ll compare it to my X-Pole and I won’t be constantly tipping the camera sideways in it like I did in my last one lol. And I’ll post that one on YouTube so I can be part of the effort to put the word out against these types of poles…
I still have my Carmen Electra Pole… it’s stuffed under my bed, but at least I can make some good use out of it at this point https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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You said your shoulder blades are really sore??? Dunno if they are sore from you doing this or not doing this, but one thing to make sure of when you’re inverting – something that didn’t get through my head until I really strained my back right between my shoulder blades – keep your shoulders back and down. Think of squeezing your shoulder blades together as you’re pulling yourself up. I was ok doing inverts without doing this, but when I learned the chopper it really ended up hurting my back. I couldn’t even invert without it hurting after that… But Veena showed me how to do it right in chat once and I’ve been fine since!
But if your shoulder blades are sore because that’s exactly what you’re doing, then great! It’s a good habit to get into from the start! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Woo-Hoo! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif I’m glad you finally found someone who actually gave a damn AND who could tell you what was wrong! So yes definitely do what he said so we can see you back on the pole again as soon as possible! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Well since you were looking for a doctor’s note for work, maybe he wanted to talk to you in person about that instead??? Rather far-fetched, I know, but I’m trying… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
Is it possible you’re other "complications" from before are starting to manifest itself in other ways? Good news there would be there’s no STD but it’s an existing condition…. I don’t know.
I did some poking around the internet and I’m finding a lot of people that have a urine test done with white blood cells but no infection were also complaining of back pain (lower back)… are you having any pain like that??? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
Another thing I’m finding is it could be a sign of inflammation in the kidneys…http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080302105740AAvKuZi Somewhere else I read that there could be some bleeding going on in the bladder, but that there would be red blood cells as well… can’t find the link now…
But no matter how you look at it, it looks like it’s a problem exclusive to your kidneys or bladder. Blood doesn’t normally get into urine because the kidneys filter them out. Kidney stones is another possibility. http://www.steadyhealth.com/White_blood_cells_in_urine_but_no_infection_t71754.html
But unless you asked your doctor to do a pregnancy test, I doubt that’s it. Also being pregnant itself wouldn’t cause white blood cells to be in your urine…
Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, just a concerned friend using Google https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif
I’m sure everything will be fine, Glitter, and just as before, stressing about it isn’t going to make tomorrow come any faster. Remember we’re all here for you, too! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif <~~~ "hug" substitute
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The standard is 50mm. If you take your current pole down and measure the diameter, if it’s 2 inches across then it’s 50mm. 45 is easier to grip but if you ever try to use a bigger pole after that, you won’t be able to grip as well. It’s always easier to grip smaller than what you’re used to and harder to grip larger. So it would probably be best to start out on a 50. Hope this helps!
Oh forgot to mention that I’m glad you decided to get a better pole and that you didn’t hurt yourself on that crap one! I started on a Carmen Electra pole – piece-o-crap! It never fell on me, but it was really flimsy and I got sick of it after just 3 weeks. I don’t regret buying my X-Pole whatsoever! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Oh I’m so jealous! I’d kill for a private lesson with, um, just about anyone because I’m self-taught… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif But that’s quite the list of moves to accomplish in one lesson, you have every right to be proud! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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LOL Veena! Sex dungeon… sounds like fun to me https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
Most of my friends know about the pole but I’m not sure about my family… my dad and uncle just added me on Facebook yesterday, where my default pic right now is me doing a butterfly… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif Oh boy.
I’m sure I’ve told this story somewhere, but when my pole was delivered it went to my mom’s house next door. I’m in a hayfield behind her house and at the time, delivery trucks couldn’t get here. My mom got home early that day, about half an hour before the truck pulled in. This was my 2nd pole and she knew about the first one but refused to talk about it. I got there just as she was helping the guy take it off the truck. He told my mom he thought it was some kind of "swing" (as in, *wink wink* swing). So now my mom thought we had a pole now we had a "swing", too! She proceeded to tell me I was going to be a bad influence on our daughter because we’re going to have a bedroom full of kinky sex toys and props. She was just as disgusted when I told her it was a new pole… she didn’t understand why I "wasted my money" on buying another (or either one of them ,really).
I tried to take the opportunity to show her some videos on YouTube but she reacted like the videos would put some strange "sex" virus on her computer, and so did my sister (the one with a ton of piercings, is a big party girl, etc. and who I thought would be more open-minded…). I ended up storming out the door as soon as my husband came up the driveway to help me carry it home. My mom still won’t talk to me about it.
My daughter is only 19 months old so the challenge that Sissy is facing hasn’t presented itself yet. Right now the challenge is my husband, because when she runs up to the pole and doesn’t the "run around spin" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif. he gets all uncomfortable because our little toddler is playing on a stripper pole. He’s aware that he’s being a little stupid about it, so he’ll get there one of these days.
But Sissy it sounds like you’re doing the right thing for now. Just feel them all out maybe, and perhaps you’ll get your chance to prove yourself (and poling) in the future anyway. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Call the X-Pole customer service and they can figure out what you need and send you new ones. Can’t guarantee they won’t charge you for it, though; depends on what it is. Their customer service is great! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
BTW: I totally thought the title of this thread was "x-pole square pants" at first glance… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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Yeah Jungle I saw those videos you put up on Facebook! They all danced wonderfully! I guess it runs in the family https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Becca’s video was amazing! I knew she was going for the death lay as soon as I saw her climb to the very top of the pole https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif I’m gonna go watch that one again!
So next year will we be seeing you winning the first place for the advanced division, Keiloces? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif You look like you will be (and really already are!) some tough competition! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Wow very nice! And boy the crowd really seemed to like you! It was very fluid, I loved it! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif Congrats!
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I’ve almost been putting off this thread because I wasn’t sure what to say, but I’ll just throw some out there:
Careless Whisper – Seether
Discovery Channel (yes I said it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif)
Poison – Alice Cooper
Pour Some Sugar on Me – Def Leppard
Something In Your Mouth – Nickelback
SEX – Nickelback
If Today Was Your Last Day – Nickelback
Burn it to the Ground – Nickelback (hey I love the Dark Horse album lol)
Let It Rock – Kevin Rudolf and Lil Wayne
Getting Away With Murder – Papa Roach
Crazy B*tch – Buckcherry
Right Now (Na Na Na) – Akon
Listen to Your Heart (dunno who sings it)
My December – Linkin ParkThose are just off the top of my head, the list goes on… I love music https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif
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That happens sometimes. Poor Glitter got the shoulder mount, got it on tape and everything, but then couldn’t do it at all for like 6 weeks! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif She just recently was able to do it again, but it’s still hit and miss. It’s very common, so just maybe leave it be for a couple days and try again. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif You’ll get it again.
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Ohhhh I am so saddened right now I’m at a loss for words… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif
It sounds like you have a lot of support from your family and friends, and we’re all here for you on SV so I’m sure you’ll be fine (even though it may not feel like it now!). Making this decision alone shows that you are a strong person. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif Best of luck to you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
*yeah where is a hug emoticon??? What exactly would it look like???*
Oh well, hug substitute ~~~~~> https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif (kinda looks like a hug…) -
I was doing the same thing with my chopper and I ended up straining my back a bit. Veena was generous enough to meet me in chat once so she could show me on camera something that helps – your shoulder position! They’re always hammering it into our heads SHOULDERS BACK AND DOWN!!! and that’s why. I practice holding my shoulders back and down when I invert (you should do it all the time but it’s better to practice it on the invert instead of the chopper so your legs are there to help catch you) so I can get used to the feeling. I’m still working on it because it feels weird, but I’ve already noticed that when I try it with the chopper, even though it’s far from perfect, that little bit helps take the strain off my back.
If you’re finding you’re having trouble because the muscles between your shoulder blades aren’t quite strong enough, look up Veena’s shoulder strength video. The exercise she showed me is similar to the YTI or ITY or whatever it’s called, except for one difference. Take the T position – arms straight out to both sides – except hold you’re arms slightly further back. This will bring your back into play to hold your arms up instead of just your shoulders. Like I said, look up the video so you can see what I’m talking about.
Also, to help get you more vertical, pull your hips up as close to the pole as possible. Because your inside arm and shoulder are on the opposite side of the pole as your hips and legs, you won’t be able to be perfectly straight up and down. So just pull that pole up to as close to your no-nos as you can! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif
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Always amazing how close modern dances compare to ancient arts. I have seen a few of these vids and it is just crazy what they can do on such thick poles! Have you guys seen pole dancing from Africa? This guy climbs a pole that isn’t bracketed and then hops around on it. The videos are kinda old but here they are:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VathBEV-dGg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPb3FlKOvAg
Be well!Lol that was impressive! That whistling got annoying, though… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif Was that a fake right foot, or could he just not move it??? Poor guy, although it didn’t appear to be slowing him down any! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Popping??? Sounds painful… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
But at least you’re feeling better. Maybe if you just stay off it long enough it’ll just go away and it’ll be one of those things you look back on someday and wonder "WTF was all that???" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
Keep us posted!
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Hey, just wanted to let you guys know my husband let me get 2 of those pairs of shoes as well as 3 items of clothing from SV! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif I got the boots, the Sky heels, the shirt, tank, and sweatshirt. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I ordered them last night so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they’ll be here by the end of the week! I’m supposed to be going out with some friends on the night of my birthday (Friday) for a moms night out as well as for my birthday, so I would love to be sporting some Veena-wear. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif
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CAPOERIA WOULD BE AWESOME!!!
I have a couple capoeria songs I’ve been kinda wanting to try poling to, https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif (I really do, too, you know the "zoom zoom zoom" song from the Mazda commercials??? That’s one of them – the commercials just leave out the line where they actually say the word "capoeria")
Yes I hope I didn’t come across as harsh about her dancing… it was very controlled, I just thought it was a bit too robotic… My favorite video ever is Hanka’s pole dance to "Rood" from the canceled "world" competition in the Netherlands and it’s a very non-sexy performance, so this one came across as very stiff to me. (you can search for Hanka’s video on YouTube, I’ve posted the link here like 5 times in different threads so I won’t do it again lol)
It just depends on what she was shooting for, that’s all.
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Hehe sorry… I phrased it that way because if it took forever to do then I’m sure we could continue to live without it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif But thank you, Webmaster! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Was this thread intended to be the actual list? Or just suggesting that there be one in our profiles and such? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
Oh well:
name: let’s go with "Jake" – it’s a nickname (yes I’m female https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif)
age: 23 on Friday!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
location: Southern Tier of NY
stage name: Foxy Rei
lessons or self taught: Self-taught
spin or static: Static
shoes or barefoot: Barefoot
favorite pole move: Too many to choose… I like the Reverse Grab a lot
day job: Senior Dietary Aide at a nursing home (I wash dishes.. yay?)
your best/sexiest feature: Legs
how you got into pole dancing: Long story, try to make it short: went out with co-workers to a bar where they had a pole on the dance floor. Danced on it to one song after a few drinks. Had so much fun I bought a pole and wanted to learn REAL pole dancing, found this forum on TaraKarina’s YouTube info, and here I am.
how you found out about studioveena.com: See above
if you were a pair of underwear would you be a thong, boy shorts, bikini cut or granny panties: Well I’m a thong person, although I can’t come up with a catchy metaphor to match it to my personality. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif -
Just letting everyone know that our lovely PoleDork added a Pole Pals Map under the Pole Jams forum that we can all add ourselves to in order to look and see if anyone is in the area! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Right now there are only a few of us on the map, but everyone get on there so we can see!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
