HyperHorsegirl
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Mine (and it's not terribly active or interesting, so don't get your hopes up) is http://www.facebook.com/LorelaiJane
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I thought 28-30 days was the maximum "safe" juicing length. Two weeks seems drastic enough. I have a friend that is juicing and she did a lot of research and decided not to go further than two weeks. She's also going to slowly add back some solid foods (like a single piece of fruit) after the first week or so. I don't think 60 days is safe or healthy. Also, what you eat doesn't make you fit. If he wants to get in shape, he needs to work for it, not rely on some extreme diet change that won't change anything long-term.
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EXCUSE ME?!? Are you a member of the same community I am here on SV? Because people on SV seem to "get it" and you clearly don't.
I don't perform for any audience besides my classmates and occasionally friends who want to see what I've learned. There is nothing wrong with embracing your sexuality or pleasing your partner with a sexy dance (hence lapdance). Some on here do this professionally. Many don't. I have NEVER taken off my clothes while dancing, so by definition, I could not possibly be a stripper.
I don't dance with heels because of weak ankles, but I would love to because I think they're pretty. Heels make your legs look so long and this is the one time that you can wear ridiculously high heels and not feel silly at some point. It's like a girl's guilty pleasure for some.
Also, the limited clothing is for grip purposes. If skin wasn't showing to contact the pole, we'd slide off. You can't exactly learn some of these tricks in sweat pants and a t-shirt. Running shorts and a sports bra suffice for many, not teeny "outfits", although they are also a guilty pleasure for some.
Many of us do this in our homes only, making clubs unnecessary for us to do something that we love. I don't think any of us would deny that clubs are a very important portion of the roots of this sport/hobby, but that doesn't mean we need to be treated like scum because of it. Calling us no different than strippers is to be narrowminded.
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What's the difference? Answer: The audience.
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By the way, I totally respect the girls on here that do work in clubs and other places. It's hard work and I don't envy you. I don't think I could ever muster up that kind of confidence, have those kinds of people skills, or not let the negative get to me. You girls are truly amazing!
My point is, that the two don't have to be related. And just because we pick out stage names doesn't mean we're contradicting ourselves.
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This topic is about stage names. Many people use stage names and alternate titles for themselves. Writers sometimes use different names to write under. Dancers, magicians, musicians, poets, and performers of all sorts perform under different names than their own. Yes, that includes strippers and pole dancers.
It is one thing to want to reduce the stigma of pole dancing by trying to educate misinformed people who want to lump us all into one big group of "strippers", regardless of what we actually do, even if it is, in fact, stripping. I do not think it is a bad thing to refuse to be compared to strippers. It helps get pole dancing out there and more mainstream and not something that takes place in seedy clubs (or even nice clubs). Doing tricks and learning to pole dance well is an entirely different skill than those used in clubs, as I've learned from reading discussions on SV from the girls here who do work in that profession. No one wants to be called something they're not, or grouped into a stereotype just because that's all someone knows.
So what if we want to create an alternate persona to use while we dance? So what if we want a little anonymity, an alter-ego, or whatever? I do not see how wanting a good name to perform under has anything to do with being a "stripper" vs. a pole dancer.
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Pegasus is right. During a workshop with Cleo "the Hurricane", Miss Pole Dance Australia 2012, she said that there are some things she just can't do and will never be able to do because of the way she's built. Knowing that even someone like her has limitations makes me feel a little bit better about my own, even though I'll never stop trying to improve on the things I can.
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The first pet/street naming thing totally does not work for me. When I was 3 or 4, I got a red-ear slider turtle for Christmas, my first pet. I was young and I named her Dumpy. I lived on Angelina Circle at the time, and while Angelina is pretty, nothing can survive with Dumpy as the first name.
I recently came up with a stage name for my new youtube account, to keep pole things separated from my personal videos. I came up with Lorelai Jane and I love it. It's similar enough to my real name to sound familiar, but still different enough to be, well, different. I'm kind of a plain Jane kind of girl, so that's where the Jane came from. And, although I love Gilmore Girls, the name Lorelai is actually from a couple of rock songs by Styx and by Scorpions, but spelled different.
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I'm sure LA County does see a lot of animals, but I know the Houston area does too. It is possible for these areas to go no-kill, but it takes the support from the politicians and the public. Houston's city leadership is too worried about money to take the steps they've already been recommended to make by a no-kill expert. In fact, BARC is funded under the Health budget, which is also responsible for human healthcare. Guess what gets most of the funds? Of course, the human healthcare, and rightfully so. But there's no separate entity that budgets for animal control and those that run it are more interested in other things. There are FIVE, yes, FIVE, kill shelters in Houston alone, not to mention the shelters of nearby independent cities. BARC is just one of them. In 2011, BARC alone killed over 13,000 animals. Imagine what the total would be including the other five. Imagine what the total would be including Harris County's other numerous city shelters. Our Humane Society is a kill shelter, not a no-kill rescue. That's another thing that many people don't realize. Just because it says Humane Society or SPCA, doesn't mean that it's no-kill. Rescue groups here are overrun and there are so many strays, it's ridiculous. In the bad areas of Houston, packs of dogs roam the streets.
One of my boyfriend's friends said he was going to breed his dog, which he (disappointingly) got from a breeder. I think I have convinced him not to, but she still isn't spayed. Last week when we went to the dog park, there was a whole family of Australian Shepherds there that were clearly poorly bred. They were trying to sell the 7 week old pups at the dog park, where young puppies without resistance to many diseases can get seriously ill and die. Their front legs were noticably shorter than the back ones, making them look like they were always walking downhill and the dad had such a bad leg, he almost drowned multiple times trying to retrieve a frisbee from the pond. I don't understand why people do this.
As you can tell, I'm very passionate about this subject. I've been to many shelters over the years, as I volunteer with a rescue group evaluating dogs also. I did sign the petition. I wish that shelters had the funding and support needed to save more animals, but sadly, it's just not a priority to those making the budgets and laws.
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I am a huge animal advocate and have volunteered at shelters for over almost five years. This is not an uncommon law. In Texas, it is mandatory for all public animal shelters to hold strays (not surrendered animals) for 72 hours. Many, of course, are held much longer than this. at the cost of the organization running it. A dog I adopted from the City of Houston's municipal shelter was there for almost 60 days even with this law in effect. Just because they CAN euthanize after 72 hour hold doesn't mean they WILL, at least, not for all animals. The sick, mangey, behaviorally challenged, or hard to place animals would probably be the ones to go at the end of the 72 hour hold. The others would likely be held as long as room could be made for them and they remained healthy. After all, it's not like people who work in shelters want to euthanize animals needlessly.
Houston's BARC is probably the worst shelter I've ever seen (well, maybe except the Harris County shelter) and they still have dogs that stay there 30 or even 45+ days. They see on average over 130 animals in intake EVERY DAY and euthanize almost 1,200 animals a month. About 55% of animals never make it out. That's staggering. BARC even goes beyond the 72 hour minimum and holds most strays for 5 days. There is a big controversy right now at BARC because they put an animal down within one day and people came back for it after raising the money to treat him at a vet. They claim "veteranary discretion" in their decision, and the whole thing was documented in a video (http://www.examiner.com/article/apathy-while-killing). Now, THAT is sickening.
I'm not saying that it isn't a good thing to fight this. Animals do need every opportunity they can get. Still, this practice is not uncommon and it does not condemn every animal to die after 72 hours. So, don't feel SOOOO sad. It's still sad, but it could be worse. My other adopted dog (from another Houston shelter) was there for over a year, from April 2009 to June 2010, and had been returned three times before I became his fourth and final adopter. He is my heart dog. I understand that some animals need much longer than three days to find a home. I think the most important thing regarding animal shelters that do euthanize is education. Educate the public of the laws and let them know that it is UNLIKELY for any animal surrendered to a kill shelter to make it out alive. You'd be surprised how many people really think that their animal will find a good home by leaving them there. Education about the truth of shelters, education about how to care for animals, and education about sterilizing animals is so important in trying to make a difference at in any city or state.
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Oh my goodness! I didn't realize how long that was. Man, I tend to ramble. I apologize!
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I'm almost 24 years old and I've been working at a commercial real estate appraisal firm as an analyst for two years. I got my Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M University in 2010. My job is fairly boring, but I find it interesting in a way. Each new property always brings something different.
Basically, I do background research on the properties we appraise on things like tax structure, demographics, employers, employment trends, neighborhood growth, market trends for that property type, flood zones, environmental hazards, etc. I also write the front half of the report describing the details of these things as well as describing the particulars of the subject property we're appraising. Basically, I write the part of the report that no one reads. It's all about the number at the end. I do like my job, but it's stressful because I am the designated analyst for two appraisers. Normally, it's one analyst for each appraiser, but there aren't enough and I was the one chosen to pick up the slack. I struggle to meet deadlines for both of them and am feeling a bit burned out. I am taking classes through the Appraisal Institute with hopes of getting my MAI years down the road. The AVERAGE age for MAIs (Member Appraisal Institute – it's a professional designation, like CPA) is 55 years old. MAIs are few and far between and very valuable, and the vast majority of those who have them are approaching retirement. It takes many many years to get one, but I'm working on it, and if I choose to stay in appraisal, it would go a long way toward helping me get a job practically anywhere.
In the past, I've worked as an accounting intern for the corporate office of a large Dairy Queen franchise (39 stores), as a bank teller, a loan secretary in the same bank, and as a data processor, also for the same bank. So, Lavona, I certainly know what you mean about people in banks.
When I'm not working, I like to do crafts, pole, and play with/train my dogs. I also volunteer my time at a high-kill shelter here in Houston, helping walk dogs, bathe dogs and puppies, and council adopters. When I go to volunteer, I normally end up staying there 6 to 8 hours, so it's almost like I "worked" there that day. Still, I love doing it. Most people don't understand why because it's so sad, but I figure that if I can be a bright spot in that animal's day, I've done some good for it, even if it dies tomorrow.
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I convinced my boyfriend to let me watch it last night! We both were very impressed by your confidence and bravery!
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Nevermind. Gotta love google. NBC at 8/7c.
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This might seem like a silly question, but I really don't watch that much TV. What station/network is this show on? Time? I have no idea, but I'd like to support one of our own by watching.
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I have used it and like it a lot. I've never had any odd feelings after applying it.
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I like the idea of it too, but it's too expensive for me. I'd never spend $25 on one bracelet.
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My weak ankles make it very hard to dance in heels. I just don't do it. I keep telling myself that practice makes perfect and to work at it, because I love the way they look, but it's just too easy to take them off when my ankles start hurting/getting sore. My floor at home is soft carpet, so walking here is a no go.
One of the instructors at the studio ONLY dances in heels. Another only wears them if required for competitions. It's all preference, but I do agree that a heel that FITS right makes all the difference. I have a few pairs of heels that I LOVE because they fit my foot comfortably and make walking in heels easy. I just haven't found that fit yet in a pole shoe.
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I'm the heaviest I've ever been too and I hate it. I'm 5'3" and approaching 165 lbs. I know that's not HEAVY, but after being around 120 through high school and college, I feel heavy. I don't think I carry it well at all and I think that 120-125 was healthy for me.
I'm starting Insanity on June 4th, so we'll see how I'm doing at the end of the 60 days. I'm not really one to care about the number on a scale as long as I feel good about myself and think I look good.
My problem is not my exercise. I walk my dogs every day (approx. 1 mile each morning) and I am at the studio poling 3 days a week. I sign up for all the cardio and "hard" classes that kick your butt. I was in the A&M Corps of Cadets in college. I know what it means to work hard physically. But, I've been sitting on my butt for two years during work and it shows. My problem is what I eat. I'm a VERY picky eater. But, it's not what you think. It's actually a mental disability of mine. Food makes me very nervous if it's not one of my "okay" kinds. I've had full blown panic attacks from being close to some foods. My throat gets tense, I can't control my breathing, tears come to my eyes, I shake uncontrolably, etc. It makes it very hard to widen what I eat. I've made good, but slow, progress in the past two years with some foods. Others are still way outside the realm of possibility. I find it very hard to eat a balanced meal because of these limitations.
Sometimes I wish I could just change my brain. I know with the way I exercise, I should have a better time with my weight, but my metabolism is shot. I ruined in in college because the the first two years in the Corps I had to eat at the buffet style dining hall for breakfast and dinner. Needless to say, my choices were very limited to nonexistant. I just didn't eat anything half the time, causing my body to "starve" since I was working out twice a day six days a week with my outfit. I was the most fit I've ever been, but I was also killing my metabolism. Now, whatever I eat gets stored because my body still thinks I could stop eating at any moment. I've never been able to get back on a regular eating schedule since my college days, no matter how hard I try.
I sometimes struggle with grip, but usually it's because I'm too sweaty or the pole isn't "right". Sometimes it gets to where I just have to give up, but usually, I can do some things to fix it, like warming up the pole, cleaning it, etc. Strength has been a big challenge for me, but with practice, I'm getting there.
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I can't stand the taste of coffee either. I really just don't like it. My uncle was convinced that I would "learn to like it" when I entered college and would "need" it for late night study sessions. Nope. I find a cold glass of orange juice just as good of a pick me up as coffee seems to be for everyone else. I do think that coffee smells heavenly. I just can't drink it.
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You should watch some videos on here of people with short poles. The one that comes to mind is https://www.studioveena.com/users/view/4eb77542-e138-4437-935f-33630ac37250. She does amazing things even with her pole space being so short. I know there are others out there. I just got my home pole last weekend, but I'm lucky enough to have 9' ceilings. Wish I could offer more help.
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I too have scoliosis with two lateral curves in opposite directions. My back looks like an S. The muscles in my back are also curved, so strengthening it is very hard. I also have a weak spot where my curves change directions (middle of the S) and if I do too much ab work (bicycles kill) then that place in my back hurts so much I have to stop. Still, I keep working and I have noticed a difference in my back flexibility since starting in October.
I also have a bad knee, which requires surgery. It doesn't bother me in every day activities, but if I run longer than a quarter mile, do anything strenuous, or are on my feet all day, it swells up and is very painful. I've had that happen a few times with pole fitness workouts at the studio, but I know to listen to my body and stop if it gets too much. It has swollen after class a few times with the strain. I know from physical therapy that if I don't push it, I will never strengthen the muscles surrounding my knee that help me do more with less pain. So, I don't worry if it swells a little bit, but I do listen and stop when the level of pain gets to that point where it's no longer good for me and more of a detriment.
My weak ankles make it very hard to wear shoes and stay on my tip toes, but that isn't as much of a problem. I just rarely wear shoes!
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As chemgoddes already mentioned, Pole la Teaz, my studio in Houston, was originally started in Atlanta. After starting Houston's PLT, the owner went back to Atlanta and I think that the studio is still open there. I've never been, but I love PLT Houston so much! The variety of their drop in classes is outstanding. No matter what I want (slow/sensual, booty work, fitness oriented, learning new stuff), I can find a class to fit my mood. I can vouch for Vertical Joes though. Just saw "Fiya Starta" perform tonight. Awesome!
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My studio is doing a 90 Day challenge currently and I'm on day 17 with that. We have to focus on health eating, working out regularly, and getting to the studio three times a week for a class (open pole doesn't count). I need to get more fit and I'm starting Insanity on June 4th with my boyfriend. Still, I'd love to extend the challenge and do something with you guys too.
I'll try to have some goals worked out by tomorrow.
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I just worry about that type of flooring slipping on the carpet and causing more issues than the pole height itself.
I think I'll try it like it is (no extension) and see how it goes. That is, unless SV has a way to let me order just the part I need. Fingers crossed and hoping that they do have a way to do that. If so, I would love them FOREVER!!! (Well, I already do, but I'd love them more! For longer than forever!) If I have to go through X-Pole, I'll really kick myself.
