MommaBear
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Chemmy!!! I'm gonna message you on FB https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Um, there is a thread right below mine about "Getting Over Falls" LOL. Whoops.
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I have this issue too. But not with every video, only some. My ISP said that it is the result of the person who actually downloads the video – if they are downloading the video from their slow computer with slow upload speeds, then no matter how fast my computer is, it will still only receive the video the way it was input (with slow speeds).
The ISP could tell me just about anything because I have no clue as to the "how's" and "why's" of how things work, but I just thought I would throw that out there in case it were legit https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Yup, I was wondering about how to deal with this awhile back. My arms felt like they were just dangling and flopping around akwardly. My hands were either clenched-up or it looked like I was throwing up gang signs or possibly having muscle spasms.
For me, it turned out that just being aware of it was Step One. Then, making an effort to create pretty, soft lines and movement was Step Two. Step Three was taping practices to make sure it wasn't as forced, akward and disasterous as it felt; and for the first few times, it was just that. But, after awhile it just seems to fall in place like all of the other new moves done over time.
Once your aware, make an effort to change it, it becomes more automatic (like remembering to point your toes, at first it's constantly on your mind, but after awhile, you become so accustomed to it, it becomes more automatic and natural). Pretty arms and hands work along the same principle I think.
Another thing that helped me was to watch some vids of Karol and Alethea and focusing solely on their arm and hand movements and positioning.
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Awww, I miss you too!!!!!!!!!
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The KMart ones wouldn't work for me – anything that has a seam line that lines up with your . . uh, natural line . . well, it's going to create an issue https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif
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Yup!! I call it my stupidity fall. I was jamming along and in an inverted leg hang. I brought my chest up (to get the pretty arc) and the next thing I knew I was crumpled on the floor with a sore chin. Apparently, I was so into the music and the movement that I just decided to let go and then gravity did it's thing.
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/Hello_Floor_Meet_my_Face_20110303114228
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I haven't tried any socks or leg warmers yet. I'm so afraid it will mess with the way I'm used to gripping and I'll fall. After that inverted leg hang wipe-out, fear is present. Once I get some more confidence, I'll have to try rocking some cute knee highs.
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I never get "natural" squeaks! I even try nose dives . . . and nothing but a barely audible whisper of a squeak. Hmmm., come to think of though, I also stop poling when I start sweating. I'm lazy, don't like to sweat, breathe heavy, or otherwise exert myself. So, probably right when I'd have that good grippy, squeaky skin . . . I bow out. Ahhh, now I get it LOL (and duh).
Chem, yup, I have been getting in some stuff here and there and it makes a world of difference – exercise is good medicine, so a definite YAY!! to that. I got my shoes the other day so I had to give them a whirl. Those suckers are great for gripping, but my oh my, I tried to scorpio spin out and my shoe didn't want to comply with the whole spinning out – made for an awkward dismount. I've been dying to post vids, but I still haven't found a way to do it. All the free converters mess up the files. I tried a web cam one the other day, and fingers crossed, I think I can get it into Windows Movie Maker and edit and post. I'm gonna work on it tonight.
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Finally, a reason to rejoice for my stubby toes and wide feet https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Even ordering up a size from what I normally wear, my feet just barely fit into those narrow openings, so there is no way they are getting any futher down (or even coming close to hanging over the edge).
One drawback is that I really wanted clear heels with the clear straps, but with a see-through window to what my foot looks like while being stuffed in a shoe, I'm guessing that might not be a good visual https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif
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Chem, oh ya – I do remember seeing them! How did your bling hold up?
Foxy, so glad to hear they are comfy – hope they will be for me too. I have wider feet, so shoes are always a hit or miss. I wear a 7 – 71/2, so I ordered an 8 after seeing some posts that Pleasers run small. Crossing my fingers!
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Ha-ha, so, I'm not the only one! I used to have a whole bunch of songs shelved away for when I got better. I say, let 'em out!! Plus, it would be fun to see how differently you approach the song when you have more moves under your belt. I find that looking back on the early vids – where there really wasn't much going on – there is actually loads of cool stuff that I forgot all about since moving "up" in pole moves.
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Just ordered some shoes!!! Thanks for posting this Chem!!!
I'm hoping they fit and that my little toe doesn't creep out that side opening https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Quote TrixieLovett: "I find Pleaser to run just a bit too narrow for me if I've got to wear them for any extended period of time. I find Jante to run a bit wide once the shoes have warmed to my foot. Regardless, look for a shoe that has a suede (or faux-suede) footbed so your toes don't poke out over the edge."
So glad you mentioned this, I have wide feet (my hubby calls them Flinstone Feet) and was wondering if there are any other brands that are more friendly to those of use with wide feet?
And LOL at your toes going over the edge, that is SOOO my pet peeve, I hate it when peoples toes are dangling over the edge!!
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That makes two of us LOL
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Things are fine for me. Have you tried updating your player?
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I'm on a regular PC. The error code I get has something to do with Java. Darn it, I really wanted to see this move!!
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Your link comes up as an error?
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Jumping on the Jenn bandwagon because you rocked it and I don't want to hear otherwise!!!! I have horrendous anxiety, even leaving the house to run simple errands can be a huge hurdle and to see all the girls get up there and do their thing – it almost brought tears to my eyes!! I couldn't even build up the nerve to make a trip to Columbus, let alone PERFORM!!! You have mad respect from me for sure.
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The show was amazing!!! Thank you SV & Webby for broadcasting it – it was so much fun to watch it live and in the company of all the other Veeners!!! The performances were awesome!!!!
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Yay!!!!! An exciting first for SV and Metro Detroit Pole Showcase!!
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OMG, I am SOOOO relieved I am not the only one!!! I can totally see that happening with the shoe distraction – your all busy looking at your shoe and surveying the damage and BAM – but your fall sounds a lot worse than mine. Ouch!!
I don't think I did any substantial damage – it turned purple almost instantly that day, but already it's back to normal color (and this was just yesterday). The swelling is gone and you can only tell it's lumpy if you run your fingers across it.
Of all the times to NOT tape my practices!!!! Go figure!!
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If it would be a permanent mount, these are very reasonably priced:
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I don't think I've ever saw this song mentioned here. It's an older, techno style song, but with the girl moaning, it's pretty hawt. Althought the back beat is a bit faster, the vocal overlay gives you the ability to play with it slowly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbfX29_O0vY
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That looked impossible, but upon trying it, it wasn't as intimidating as it looked and it actually felt alright (not overly painful or anything). Thanks!!
