[JBStarryEyedGirl]

So I've been off for a few days now, and searching through the new threads I realized Veena made the May challenge about SHOES! =) and she also made 2 really fabulous shoe videos! I've been filiming my 30 day challenge, and now I need to ass some close up shoe shots! So inspired, this is such a fabulous forum!

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

I know the SSA gets a lot of bad press, myself included on the customer service issues..

But I LOVE my SSA 50mm. It is STURDY as hell. The bottom base is HEAVY. It will not tip. Trust me, I'm no delicate flower, I and tried my best to knock that pole over. Wasn't going to happen.

I do have videos on here of the set up and use. It literally takes MINUTES to break down and set up. I actually have one in the trunk of my car right now, because I'm teaching an in home party tomorrow night!

The customer service was disappointing and kinda crappy. But in the end, they did get me all my parts. They only took 1 week longer than expected. They included a free DVD and a 2oz bottle of platinum grip aid (which I LOVE for the stainless steel) and they upgraded my platform to white rather than black wedges (and now I can put lights under it!). So I can't say that I haven't had worst service from other companies.

 

Anyway, thats just my 2 cents. Either way, hope you have a pole to enjoy soon!

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

I just did a 30 day cleanse and renew program. I used nature secret's Super Cleanse, along with probiotics, omega 3s, multivitamin, HGH supplement, Valerian root extract, Bach's Rescue Remedy, and drank BoltHouse Green Juice 2x a day.

Side note, I ate regular meals, just cut out all fast food, fried items, and tried to avoid eating much meat when I could. I am ok with doing cleanses, but they should be gentle on your body. I agree that there is no good reason to stop eating for 3 days while taking loads of pills. Very shocking to the system, and generally any weight lost is just water weight.

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

Hey RuneMist,

 

 I have a unique perspective.. I have a tattoo on my right inner wrist, it is about 2 inches wide, 1 inch tall. It is a latin phrase that has a special meaning to me. I work as a massage therapist, as a pole instructor, and I help out with front desk duties. I work with the public all day long basically, and very few people even NOTICE my tattoo!

I too, wanted something visible, but discrete. The lettering is easily covered with a watch or bracelet band if I feel the need, and generally when I shake hands my wrist is pointing downward and no one sees it.  Heck, one of my boss's asked me when I got it (I've worked at this spa for a year!), and I was like.. uh 5 years ago? LOL. They hadn't ever noticed.

I also have a tiny tattoo of a heart on my left foot on my toe, and no one ever comments on it except when I get a pedicure, or am wearing super cute heels to show off said pedicure =)

So, there is a way to place tattoos visibly and yet subtle.

Now, I am considering doing a bigger forearm piece.. but I think I will wait a while. I plan to open my own business someday, and once I'm the boss, it's ON! 🙂

Corporate america does kinda suck, but I think as long as your tattoo isn't anything innappropriate (ie: naked people, violence, blood or gore, etc! lol) most employers are a lot more lax now. And of course, if worse comes to worse, you will have to invest in many cardigans for work!

 

Here's my best suggestion to you… Have what you want tatttooed drawn up, and then have a temporary copy (they use tracing paper with dye) put on you wherever you are thinking of getting tattooed. Wear it for a few days and see how you feel about it. Remember, bad tattoos are EXPENSIVE to laser off! lol. good luck!

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

I have had a Brazilian blowout done on my hair and I LOVED it! My hair was very damaged due to my love of bleaching and coloring, and it now feels super strong and healthy. I get compliments all the time now on how soft and shiny my hair is! My hair was pretty straight with some waviness to it, and while it is a little straighter it’s not perfectly flat ironed looking. Definitely got rid of my frizz though, the strands stay sleek!

Would reccomend this if you have damaged hair, not necessarily if you have curly hair and want it to be stick straight. It will only relax the curls, not
Kill them. 🙂

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

And sorry about the repeating postings.. I’m on my phone and didnt notice til now! Weird!?

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

After some reflection I realize I’m angry about the way she treated our family in general, and resentful that I was “tricked/coerced” into having to have a meal together.

Most of the family is very upset with the situation… I guess I just feel betrayed and I’m not good at forgiving people. Especially when I don’t think they deserve it!

I feel like I am “enabling” her to creep back into our lives, and I’m sure she
will end up screwing people over, again. (and this has happened 3G already!)

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

Thanks mechie!

I wish I had the option to stay away..

Unfortunately she is the mother of my nephew, and she just started working with me about 2 months ago.

Got into a fight tonight because they say I should be able to suck it up and be nice for a night… Screw that! I didn’t want to go in the first place and I didn’t know she would be there until we arrived.

I’d be much happier keeping her out of my life permantly. It’s just not an option…

Everyone tells me to get over it and ignore her, but I feel like she screwed our family over multiple times, why should she get to sit and have dinner
With us like nothing happened and nothing is wrong.

Maybe I’m wrong for not being able to forgive her… But why should how I feel be less important???

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

Thanks mechie!

I wish I had the option to stay away..

Unfortunately she is the mother of my nephew, and she just started working with me about 2 months ago.

Got into a fight tonight because they say I should be able to suck it up and be nice for a night… Screw that! I didn’t want to go in the first place and I didn’t know she would be there until we arrived.

I’d be much happier keeping her out of my life permantly. It’s just not an option…

Everyone tells me to get over it and ignore her, but I feel like she screwed our family over multiple times, why should she get to sit and have dinner
With us like nothing happened and nothing is wrong.

Maybe I’m wrong for not being able to forgive her… But why should how I feel be less important???

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

So… I’m not one to talk about personal problems… But right now I am so PISSED OFF.

Let’s just chalk it up to family issues, but I hate feeling like I have to “play nice” with someone that I hate. And I mean hate. As in, I don’t want to be around this person, and I was forced to sit at a family dinner with her.

Why should I have to be polite and civil to someone I obviously can’t stand??? I hate feeling like a hypocrite (because I havent spoken to this family member in months) and like I have to be nice to her because she is “making an effort to be part of the family”. (she has been a complete ass to everyone in our family for months.)

I just can’t talk about this to anyone and I’m just pissed.

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

So… I’m not one to talk about personal problems… But right now I am so PISSED OFF.

Let’s just chalk it up to family issues, but I hate feeling like I have to “play nice” with someone that I hate. And I mean hate. As in, I don’t want to be around this person, and I was forced to sit at a family dinner with her.

Why should I have to be polite and civil to someone I obviously can’t stand??? I hate feeling like a hypocrite (because I havent spoken to this family member in months) and like I have to be nice to her because she is “making an effort to be part of the family”. (she has been a complete ass to everyone in our family for months.)

I just can’t talk about this to anyone and I’m just pissed.

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

So… I’m not one to talk about personal problems… But right now I am so PISSED OFF.

Let’s just chalk it up to family issues, but I hate feeling like I have to “play nice” with someone that I hate. And I mean hate. As in, I don’t want to be around this person, and I was forced to sit at a family dinner with her.

Why should I have to be polite and civil to someone I obviously can’t stand??? I hate feeling like a hypocrite (because I havent spoken to this family member in months) and like I have to be nice to her because she is “making an effort to be part of the family”. (she has been a complete ass to everyone in our family for months.)

I just can’t talk about this to anyone and I’m just pissed.

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

So… I’m not one to talk about personal problems… But right now I am so PISSED OFF.

Let’s just chalk it up to family issues, but I hate feeling like I have to “play nice” with someone that I hate. And I mean hate. As in, I don’t want to be around this person, and I was forced to sit at a family dinner with her.

Why should I have to be polite and civil to someone I obviously can’t stand??? I hate feeling like a hypocrite (because I havent spoken to this family member in months) and like I have to be nice to her because she is “making an effort to be part of the family”. (she has been a complete ass to everyone in our family for months.)

I just can’t talk about this to anyone and I’m just pissed.

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

Hey Mindy,

 I actually found a studio in San Antonio called http://www.softsensuousmoves.com and  IntimateSpins on here is an instructor! ( And helpfully sent me an email! thanks!)

But I wish I had the time to stop by Brass Ovaries too, love the name, and the videos on YT make them look like a lot of fun! Heck I wish I could take a class in Dallas too! lol. We are driving 15 hours from STL To SAN and I don't think the BF would appreciate me stopping for classes along the way lolz!

Maybe I need to organize a pole dancing class road trip, city to city, studio to studio!

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

@Flexx10 Just think of yourself as a pole pioneer! Don't let close minded bigots dictate your actions. All you can do is run a reputable, successful business and pay the rent on time. =)

Who knows, maybe if you kill your neighbor with kindness and a truce you could build a business relationship.

Maybe he has a prejudice against pole dancing, maybe you could talk and explain to him that you are justa normal gym.. with pole equipment, just like a ballet school barre, or a gymnastics gym uneven bars!

Or maybe the guy will decide to move and then you can expand your space in a few months! LOL.

Either way, don't let the guy get you down! Climb away up to the top of those 14ft ceilings and enjoy!

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

Hey ladies! Just a little update.. it's Day 35! And I haven't smoked a single cigarette! SO happy, and am now trying to convince my dad, (a 60 year old man, smoker for at least 27 years!) that is it time for him to give it up too!

And now I am considering gettting some more accupuncture done to help me lose a few pounds! If only I could give up fries and chocolate..

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

Hey SarahB, wondering if you ever found anyone or anywhere to pole dance down in San Antonio? I'm going to be visiting at the end of May =)

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

I hope everyone is taking this opportunity to wear ALL of their shoes! And maybe buy new ones =) I wore a pair of flashy patent yellow heels tonight and I was FEELIN IT! Whoooo!!!

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

Congrats on the job offer! Now the big question, are you gonna take it =)

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

Well.. I looked at the link and watched the video, and posted the text underneath (1) and to the side of it (2)..

https://www.facebook.com/breathepilates ‎4 week Intro to Pole starts Friday, April 29 ! Call the studio to register

2) Jenn M**** Pole Dance performance at the Boom Boom Room Fundraiser ! Great performance by the talented Jenn !! Learn Pole Fitness at Breathe !

I mean it DOES state that this is for a fundraiser.. yet it DOES subtly suggest that you work for them, and could be teaching the classes.. but you could maybe ask them to add something on there stating you were a feature entertainer (not an instructor), and that "intro classes are with "so and So" starting… etc.

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

So I recieved my 2ft extension, grip and DVD on friday! No chance to try the extension yet, and I was little upset because I found a teeny scratch on it.. not big enough to worry about, but still.. (literally it's like 2cm long).

Anyways, I tried the Platinum Grip liquid, and DAMN! This stuff is amazing! I haven't had much luck on the stainless steel yet and after applying and lettingt it dry for a minute, I had 20 min of perfect sticky grip! I could invert, I could flag, my hands were incredible.I am definitely coverted! LOL.  I am excited to take this to the studio and try it on the lil mynx chrome poles there.

All in all, my experience with PS has been 3 out of 5 stars. Their customer service (Kim Arcement) was Unhelpful and kinda rude, but she did give me the free grip and DVD. On the other hand, Kevin was AWESOME and Jennifer helped me out too, so kudos for someone caring! My pole is awesome, but next time I would pay extra for faster shipping, totally worth it.

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

I've been growing out my hair for almost a year now (I work at a hair salon, so it is REALLY hard to avoid cutting and coloring my hair!!!) and I'm now considering getting some extensions to wear when I'm teaching pole parties! If anyone has details on the Jessica Simpson Hairdo line, hit me up! I'm considering the 20in curly clip ins.

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

WOW! they are super awesome together! So dynamic and fluid and strong! I need a pole BFF!

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

I <3 Jenyne's vids! She is a freaking awesome athlete. I covet her abs! That was a great video, so controlled and fluid!

[JBStarryEyedGirl]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbB2hiqn3sA

Here is a vid that may inspire you! You could also look up the studio veena challenege videos from last october!