[Mechie]

Thanks for this post and all the Bobbi’s girls responds!!

The previous studio I went to only teach 1 trick at a time and no dance moves whatsoever…so whenever I try to dance on my own, it looks very choppy!!

Gonna go and order the Bobbi’s DVD now….THANKS!!!

[Mechie]

 

@ hookedonpole – Obviously I cannot attend all of them…But it'll be cool if I can go to most of them~~~Also, I'm only at intermediate so I'm not even sure if some of the workshops are too advance for me.  (Gimme the list of workshop that you want to attend also!!!)

 

 

My list — Let's see:

 

Friday, June 22, 2012

 

4:30-5:30pm 'Felix Cane: Giving Back' (Free)

6:00-7:00pm 'Developing The Message' ($20)

7:15-8:15pm 'Pole Star Workshop' (Free)

8:30-9:30pm 'Beginner Polesations' ($50)

 

Saturday, June 23, 2012

 

10:00-11:30am 'Awakening Your Inner Sensuality' ($50)

11:00am-12:00pm 'Featured Solo Performances' (Free)

12:00-1:00pm VIP 'Pole Star Workshop'  ($120)

1:00-2:30pm 'Pole Star Workshop' ($75)

1:15-2:15pm VIP 'Pole Star Workshop' ($120)

2:00-2:50pm 'Featured Solo Performances' (Free)

5:00-6:00pm 'Bad Kitty Spins & Trix Battle' (Free)

9:30-11:00am 'Pole Jam With The Stars' ($75)

 

Sunday, June 24, 2012

9:30-10:30am 'Vertical Dance Pole Aerobics' ($20)

9:30-10:00am 'How To Bring Your Message To The Stage'  (Free)

10:00am 'Guinness Book Of World Record Breaking' (Free)

10:45-11:45am VIP 'Pole Star Workshop' ($120)

12:00-2:00pm Group Performances (Free)

12:00-1:00pm VIP 'Get Off The Floor!' ($120)

2:45-3:45pm 'Pole Star Workshop' (Free)

4:00-5:30pm 'Pole Star Workshop'  ($99)

[Mechie]

Oook…i just checked the PoleConvention.com…unfortunately most classes are sold out…but there are still some workshop that I'd love to attend.  Would anyone want to go with me or doesn't mind me joining you guys?? I reeeeally wanna go…but I don't want to workshops alone!! Anyone??? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

[Mechie]

Hi Ladies~~ I just found out that I'll be able to attend the upcoming Pole Convention!!! Soooo excited!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

This will be my first Pole Convention…is it too late to book for classes/workshop?? Anyone know how I can sign up for it??  I have no idea how this works…

Also…I don't know anyone in LA…My boyfriend will be coming with me but he said he'll just get some of his work-work done in the hotel while I hit workshops/meeting up with other girls (that is if I can find any…)

Any suggestions/help/info to contact/guidance would be greatly appreciated!! I really would love to meet some of you girls in person!!!!  Send me a message and we'll exchange phone numbers!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif

^_^

[Mechie]

There are real XPole sellers on eBay. I bought mine from one and I called XPole to confirm its a real XPole seller. But…the price is closer to $300 and definitely not $150…lol

[Mechie]

@ sensualscimitar – I had a toy that had similar mechanism as the self starting one which hair/dust tends to get stuck more often so I went with the normal one. (even with the lifetime warranty…I’d like to avoid using it if possible…lol)

I really hope the powerball can help me increase some wrist strength!!

[Mechie]

FYI – Here's a 20% coupon for NSDball.com: awful

Shipping is like $5, which is not bad consider there's a lifetime warranty on NSD.  My total came out to be like $43 (Cheaper than Amazon!!)

I just bought a NSD Pro Fusion…can't wait till it arrive https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[Mechie]

@ horsecrazy – I think it just me taking time getting used to gripping a 45 with my legs, I had similar problem with my hand grip when I use the 50mm, but now I don't notice a huge difference. 

My legs/thigh doesn't have a lot of meat though…maybe that's another reason why it's taking me longer to get used to gripping the 45.  sigh… 

[Mechie]

I'm taking both.  I started out in a studio…the instructor kinda focus on "quantities" then "qualities" (you just don't teach invert on your 3 day of pole class just so you can get more students….)  Then I did StudioVeena only which is great, you can focus on strength training or a certain move but you need to be more self aware as to whether you really "get it".  Now I'm taking lessons on top of Veena which I think it's a great combo, because I can still practice/learn new moves when I'm at home but when I'm at my lesson, the instructor can spot me and "adjust" me so I"m doing it correctly (plus…I suck at "fluidity" so it's GREAT when a live person can show me some seexxxxy moves!! hehe…) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[Mechie]

I have a 45mm chrome xpole but I'm taking lessons where I use a 50mm…I used to learned much faster on a 45mm than 50mm, at least on the hand grip, but now I realized they feel about the same (I guess as my strenght increase, I got better grip on the 50). Recently I'm learning more tricks that require good leg/thigh grip so I'm hating my 45 and loving the 50…lol  I guess I just need to get used to it!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif

[Mechie]

@Veena – Thanks for saving me time on looking for lesson on TG…lol~~ And I'm sure Webmaster is constantly improving the functionality of this site… So while they are at it, it would be nice if Webmaster can improve the search function so it's more user friendly~~ And yes…they are doing an amazing job~~https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

@heathalynne and @Reyn – thanks for the links! they are very helpful!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

@chimponaut – Do you teach at Boston Pole?? I do go there on weekends sometimes…LET'S MEET UP!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif

[Mechie]

Ah…I'd been working on the Remi the past couple of days…man..the top of my feet feet are totally bruised!! ~>_<~

[Mechie]

Ah!! I wanna go but I'm in the East Coast.  Any ladies from the East flying over to the West?? 

[Mechie]

Ok – Followup…I've been using PFB Vanish…and it WORKS LIKE A CHARM!!  Oh my gosh..this is the first time I didn't get ANY ingrown hair! No red bumps..nothing!!

I just came back from a 10 days vacation and I waxed myself right before my trip…after I waxed, I put on the cooling gel, then I roll on the PFB Vanish.  After that, I apply it once every other day or so.  It doesn't sting at all, however, it feels a little "warm" after you apply it, it's not burn, just slight warm, after 1 min or so, the warmth will go away.

I highly recommend this product! Now I'm one happy smooth and pain free girl…LOL 

 

[Mechie]

@chemgoddess – Would tea tree oil work?? (The only thing that I have contains salicylic acid I have is the Neutrogena face wash…)  i ordered the PFB Vanish…but it'll take several days to arrive =( 

@SashaMae – I'm NOT an experience waxer…This is my FIRST TIME…LOL  But..the wax job felt ok…like I mentioned, no redness or bumps after I wax…it's when the hair grow back…that's when the issue begin T_T

 

[Mechie]

Thanks ladies…I just bought a bottle of PFB Vanish from Amazon..I can't wait till it get here!! (I like the rolling feature..and it's suppose to work like Tend Skin)

I have more questions…

1) Does the bump marks you get ever go away? (red/brown spots…you get the idea)

2) Can I use PFB Vanish/Tend Skin when the hair is growing out or it only works when you put it on right after you wax?

@MissChiefNYC – I figure there can't be more pain then poling…LOL It's actually not that bad, some parts hurts like !@#$%, which is the area in front, all the other area doesn't hurt too much (on a scale of 1 to 10….front = 9, everywhere else = 6-7) Plus, I bought the kit with everything for $40 w/ free shipping (I read it last 6-7 wax)…a wax job alone can cost $65/wax.

 

[Mechie]

Thanks ladies…I just bought a bottle of PFB Vanish from Amazon..I can't wait till it get here!! (I like the rolling feature..and it's suppose to work like Tend Skin)

I have more questions…

1) Does the bump marks you get ever go away? (red/brown spots…you get the idea)

2) Can I use PFB Vanish/Tend Skin when the hair is growing out or it only works when you put it on right after you wax?

@MissChiefNYC – I figure there can't be more pain then poling…LOL It's actually not that bad, some parts hurts like !@#$%, which is the area in front, all the other area doesn't hurt too much (on a scale of 1 to 10….front = 9, everywhere else = 6-7) Plus, I bought the kit with everything for $40 w/ free shipping (I read it last 6-7 wax)…a wax job alone can cost $65/wax.

 

[Mechie]

Congratulations!! That’s HARD!! It requires sooo much strength!!

I’m still a newbie but I remember the first time when I susscessfully climbed the pole and the first time when I did an invert…I was like “Wow” – it feels like you’re on top of the world…LOL

I saw Dirdy Birdy’s recent YouTube video where she did a spinning no-leg climb…I was mesmerized…Definitely on my Pole Bucket List!! ^_^

[Mechie]

"Mechie" is short for student in Mechanical Engineering…(Sorta like "ChemEng" short for Chemical Engineering…and "Double E" for Electrical Engineering…)

It was stuck with me the day when people started to introduced me as "She's a Mechie" instead of "Her name is so and so…"   Geeky…I know…LOL

[Mechie]

Wow, really? Only $20? I’m guessing this fits all the pole with XJoints and not just the new pole??

[Mechie]

Anyone know the price of these new joints??

[Mechie]

I have the same issue.  I didn't start to wear makeup till college. And now I wear makeup everyday for work.  But, on weekends, I tried to let my skin "rest" and I don't put anything on.  Now I try to wear more neutral makeup and hopefully eventually my makeup routine will go lighter and lighter…

To answer your question: Yes, I still consider myself beautiful without makeup (on days where  my face is not breaking out that is…)  

I think for women to "look good" it's really a "package"….not just makeup, but also the hair, what you wear, how you carry yourself…but most important of all, confident!!

 

[Mechie]

I'm joining the crowd…I have NO motivation to even touch my pole…

Work was up to my throat, family stuffs, plus traveling…I haven't touch my pole in over a month! Last night when I tried to practice…I lost sooo much strength.  I spent almost an hr trying to get my pole sit and plank back…but nope. Argh… I could carely do a basic invert and I was working on the gemini before the "break"…This makes me sooo depress…

I'm also in the East Coast….the weather is getting freakishly cold…I played with my pole for an hour and it was still cold and slippery!!

Man..I wish I can live with another poler so we can kep each other in check!!

[Mechie]

I have dry and extremely sensitive skin (and I have eczema that's prone to breakout)…I highly recommend BB Creams (aka Blemish Balm Cream)!!  There are many different brand out there and there are different kind for different type of skin.  I'm currently using Missha and Skin79, they are both very affordable (under $20).   The only "problem" with BB cream is, you should exfoliate your face once a week (I use St Ives Apricot Scrub) because even if you clean your face REALLY well, they will still be residue accumlate on your skin.

The good about BB cream: they are excellent for sensitive skins, they have SPFs in them, once they "set" they are matte (so it's like an all-in-one…you won't need liquid foundation and powder…etc.), the price is cheap for the quality (at least the 2 that I recommend)

The bad about BB cream: they don't come in a lot of colors, so you will need to do some research and test the color.  I'm Asian, medium skin tone and I'm using No 23 in Missha (they come in 3 colors), as for Skin79, it only comes in 1 color. 

Another "trick" about BB cream is, they oxidate.  This means once you put it on, the color will change in 10-15min, then it just sets.  For example, when I apple my Missha/Skin79 – the color looks greyish and light…but after 10 min or so, my skin looks radiant – the color matching is just perfect.

Don't just take my word for it – do some research on your own.  But, if you were to buy BB cream to test the water, I suggest you start with Missha and Skin79 (the Pink SKin79 is for oily skin, the Gold Skin79 is for dry skin).  Also, most importantly, there are A LOT of fake stuffs out there so becareful, if you want, I can recommend a couple of places to buy them online – they directly ship them from Korea and I'd been using them for the past 3 years…no issue at all ^_^

Good Luck!!

[Mechie]

In from that area…as far as I know, there’s none that’s why I got my own pole and get lessons in Veena.

Every once in awhile I’ll take some classes down in Hartford CT.

If you know of any places that’s closer then Hartford CT…lemme know…cause I would love to meet more polers forms this area!!