Runemist34
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Yeah, they kinda did indirectly call you a stripper…which I think is totally funny, because you can tell you're in your house, and not a dance club!
And yes…ouch! Looks like you fell well though, all things considered!
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Hehe, Lopsi, it's good to know I'm not alone!
And yes, Phoenix, I would LOVE to see some videos of the things you've worked on! I'm okay with the caressing, if that's your thing, but I'd love to see other things, too, unless I'm not feelin' the sexy that day!
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Lots of luck to both of you! I couldn't imagine…and I hope that when I have children, I can be as strong as you!
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Yay! That's awesome! I just put "basic invert" on my list of moves to work on…and I know it doesn't seem like much, but after a couple years of dancing, it feels like a big thing to me!
Using a little bit of momentum is okay, I think! You're doing great!
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Thanks ladies! I suppose I should have checked to see if there were any other threads on this a little closer, but sometimes it's hard to know what to search, you know?
Phoenix: I had thought of that, but when I read your suggestions for some reason a flood of excuses comes from me! I've got short hair, it seems weird if I caress while moving (for some reason??), and I suppose the hip placement and wrap around back work 😉 I'll take your suggestions into mind, because when I make excuses like that, I know it's just silliness and I should be thinking harder about it!
Momma: I feel kinda like that, very stiff and silly! I'm only just getting into taping my practices, so I will have to watch myself for that. It's good to know it becomes more…easy, as you go. Good grammar on my part. Yeah.
Veena: I'm not taking lessons for now, but I'll check out the routine on Youtube!
I'm finding that watching others is frustrating, as I'm only just getting into the aerial stuff (finally!), and mostly everyone I'm finding is doing a lot of that…so they don't do a lot of walking around, spins and such. But, I think I'm going to have to look harder!
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Aaah thank you ladies! See? I told you…lots of opinions!
JBStarryEyedGirl…I dunno if you can call it "corporate america," since I'm in canada and all…but really, it's all business, and it's all stupid!
Also, a tattoo on your TOE? That must have HURT!
I really appreciate the feedback, guys! I was talking to a friend of mine on MSN about it, and she asked "Well, why not get it on your back?" and we tossed it back and forth a bit, so I think it's going to take a little bit more thought, just to see what kinds of options I want, what kinds of things I can do with it. Sometimes when there's so many options, I get a little muddled 😉
However, I think that if I do decide to go for the tattoos I want, right now, I'll go for the light jacket or long sleeved option. As I said, I'm cold all the time anyways! And, I suppose a nice suit-jacket looks professional anyways, doesn't it?
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Oh, I love hearing about the excitement of the new pole! I've been tempted to get a new one and sell the old one…but we've been through so much, I don't think I could give the old pole up! Hehe!
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Mechie – You make a good point 😉 I had thought about makeup, but concealer always bothers the heck out of me! I never, ever wear it. Like, ever. Even on stage doing burlesque!
Part of my fear with hips, or lower back, is the having babies thing. I like the idea of a hip tattoo, but I don't want it to get all crazy when I have babies!
I would imagine that, for me, work clothes are pretty close to my normal attire! Apparently I normally dress relatively business-casual. You know, trousers and junk like that. I can rarely wear button-up shirts, though, since I've got giant boobs!
I think, perhaps, the tattoo is going to be something I think about for a while…I thought of something that makes a lot of sense for me, and it goes on the back 😛
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Wow, Cinara, you're quite thorough! 😉
Thank you for the help. Often, I find what most people are trying to tell me is to be more balanced in the way I think of myself, especially when compared to others…and, ironically, I thought I had learned that lesson when I was fighting the depression! I suppose it's something one learns over and over again, though. So, thank you!
I will take your advice on making up some little routines to see if I can improve upon what I want to get going, and delete the ones I don't like. My husband always gets mad when I write something and then delete it, but I always end up writing the same thing over again! Hehe. So, I'm okay with deleting stuff. I actually have a camera that allows me to play stuff back, so I could do that relatively easily, too.
I will take your advice, and be careful about how I think about things! 🙂
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Mechie – You make a perfectly fine point, so I have another question for you: If I was not to put it somewhere in which it would be easily seen, then how would you suggest I show it off? To me, a tattoo IS something for me, but it's like…getting a painting of the Mona Lisa that cost you thousands of dollars, then putting it in a closet…you should be showing it off! So, I'm curious if you have any other ideas 😉
Lola – Good to know there's another psychologist around! Sometimes I feel…well, crazy 😛 I figured I wouldn't have much trouble with keeping a light jacket or something on, since I'm cold most of the time (especially in air conditioning!) but, well, I dunno! If other people know I have them, and they need to hire me, then their opinion would already have been tainted. I dunno…
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Miraine: Thank you for the quick response! I know it's not really fair of me to compare myself to people who have been dancing for a long time, or have edited their work, or are a much higher level than me…it's just…lol, difficult! I sound so whiny, but it's true! I look at people with great bodies and sexy moves and beautiful hair and clothes and stuff, and it's hard not to go "I'll never be like that!"
I used to hide from cameras, too, but generally I'm okay with it now. I've learned a lot more about myself and how I like myself to look (and how to dress!) so I don't hate what I look like quite so much. I've even had a couple of photoshoots with friends or whatever!
Letting someone else do the editing might be interesting, though!
And, lastly, the grip issue is sort of an example of a larger issue…I would love to be able to troubleshoot myself, but when I look at a video of me, I just tend to go "Oh, no, that's too slow," or "That doesn't look right," without any ability to figure out what's going on. The example is the grip thing…if I do any spin with split grip, it's super slow, and I've tried everything I could think of to fix it!
But, oh well. Perhaps these things will get better with time and exposure.
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* small edit: When I said "I wont say I don't agree, because I don't" I meant that I DO agree that video taping is useful. It is, totally. It was a double negative, and I just realized I probably worded that wrong >_>
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Alright, I don't want to say that I don't agree, because I don't. However…I don't video tape myself, because it's always so depressing! I hate looking at myself on tape, I hate seeing all the problems, and I hate comparing myself to all the beautiful, graceful women I see here on this site, and youtube.
In particular, however, I don't really know how to troubleshoot from video. All I really know is "Something's off" and the best I can do is keep jerking away at it, and hope that it eventually looks nice.
So, what do you guys think? How can I tell if I'm doing a split grip right? Or how to become more graceful or fluid, or whatever?
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Finally! This will make things SO much easier, and bring us closer to a proper regulation for moves, what makes a move, and what makes a variation, and all that stuff!
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Hey Yogini!
I'm impressed 😉 I like details, so that's totally cool! I still have to learn a lot more about yoga, I think, before I can really feel like I'm doing it properly, such as breathing and what everything is called and all.
I went looking for another book to supplement the one I have, and came away appreciating the one I have even more! It's basically everything I was looking for, and I spent a portion of my day at work reading it. It was a slow day 😉
I'll check out the website! Thanks so much!
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Wow, thanks everyone!
I knew that most yoga classes were at least an hour, which is why I wasn't sure if you could really see any benefit (other than the mental benefit!) from it with just 10 minutes a day. But, apparently so 😉
I'm not normally a "morning person," as I tend to stay up quite late, and getting up early with my sleep habits is nearly impossible! I don't often sleep well, and even when I do, I just want to stay there forever~ my bed is nice and warm and comfortable, and for those few extra hours, I don't have to bother with the world!
However, I always notice that, if I get up early, I feel a lot better all day, I'm less grumpy and I actually tend to sleep better. It's also getting harder to sleep in now, because my blinds suck, and it's totally daylight in my room when the sun comes up!
And, well, the husband is a daytimer. He likes to be up by 9am…at least!
So, perhaps a little yoga in the morning to wake myself up and get myself going would be really good! It would give me something to look forward to.
I'm still getting used to a lot of the names and poses and things, but I've got an awesome book on Hatha yoga, and it talks all about the different poses and focus points and such, as well as categorizing them by type; twists, standing, sitting, etc. Very interested in that website, Dustbunny! Thanks!
Anyways, I should stop rambling and get on with it, as there is much housework and pole to do, and I've still got work! I'm feeling accomplished 😉
Thanks again, everyone! 🙂
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I agree with Mechie, Nymph and Glitter…let him know that you aren't ready for him to watch you. It takes time to get good at something like this, and you can tell him that, if he wants to watch, you would like to have some fun things to show him, AFTER you've practiced them, so they look good!
And, if he argues that "he doesn't care," then I would say, well YOU care!
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I haven't noticed a difference, and I tend to grow hair super fast!
What would effect it is if you put lotion on after you shave; lotion can make you very slippery, and it can be quite dangerous when you pole!
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Jenny, yes…it's true. I'm living testament.
In the last 2 years, I've grown 4 cup sizes…from a D, to an F. Yep, I am now a 34 F.
The thing about bras, I've learned, is that the cup size is relative to the band size. See, most people look me up and down and go "You don't look THAT big!" There's two reasons for this: One, because I can rarely find any shirts that fit my big boobs, that also fit a small waist! So, I end up looking larger overall. And, two, because I'm a 34 around the waist, the boobs themselves don't LOOK that big, because compared to someone who is, say, a 38 or a 40 F, I'm tiny!
And, if you don't believe me, go to your local bra shop, and ask for the same cup size in two radically different band sizes…you'll see what I mean! Also, you can look up on the internet about how to measure yourself for a bra. It depends on the difference around from your bust to your waist. That't what makes your band size!
I started getting boobs at 16, I was as they say a "late bloomer" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif And now look at me! Sheesh! If I could share, I would. I don't really like spending $275 on two bras. Good bras, mind, but still!
I will say that I've heard a lot about women losing cup size due to their exercise, and someone once told me (I have nothing to back this up, so I don't know if it's true!) that older fat is harder for the body to metabolize. Hence, it will take the fat you put on more recently…such as puberty! Like your boobs! Mostly, that's what they are…fat. And some baby-milk-making stuff.
Oh, and special note: I've been off the birth control pill for 2 years, also. I don't know if that has anything to do with my sudden increase in boob, but I have reason to believe that it's related. It's also helped me not be depressed, and feel healthier, in general!
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Also, on Felix's website, it has that video filed under "http://www.felixcaneinc.com/fcvideos/video_Detail.php?ID=277
So, perhaps something was misfiled? Or else she's perfectly happy with the place she got. She scored 3rd in the Women's Pole Fit section. I mean, 3rd is pretty good!
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Well, from looking at the entries I could find, I have two things: Felix is looking as hot as ever, especially with her hair like that…
And the Pole Champion they named, Mai Sato, was great. Seriously, she was. There were a lot of other tricks that Felix has never done (as far as I'm aware).
Also, in looking at Sato's video, I took a peek at the comments…a whole bunch of them had been "Hidden due to too many Dislikes" if you get my meaning. Enough people on Youtube thought that these comments were inappropriate, or not to their liking in some way. You wanna know what they said? Things like "Wow, she's just amazing!" and "The next Felix Cane!"
So, I'm thinking there may be some odd rivalry going on here. Lots of people love Felix, including me, because she has a very impressive style and she's very strong, and sensual. However, I get the impression that some people may not want to admit that she may no longer be the absolute epitome of what one can do on a pole!
Think about it this way: The person that said the IPDFA was fake and unfair had their comment up that high because twelve people had "liked" it. These may be the exact same people that "disliked" those comments on Sato's videos…as well as her actual video. 30 people disliked it, versus 25 who liked it.
I think it's just stupid rivalry.
Here's Mai Sato's Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnrlRdYJVIQ
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I found a place that sells them…not but two blocks from my house, too! I bought me some leopard-print FoodUndeez, and they work like a charm! I'm so happy to have something a little fun to wear while I'm dancing, and that saves my feet from the linoleum!
Thank you so much, ladies! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gifhttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Okies! Good to know 😉 I'm totally excited! I just bought some foot undies 🙂 And also I've just learned that my hot black shoes work really well on the linoleum floor, so that's awesome, too!
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Hey Mechie! I know how it feels…I've had Veena's lessons a couple of times, and I have to say, they are amazing! I really like the fact that she's very sure to walk you through from simple to full on move, and making sure you have the strength to do it. She has lots of strength moves, too, so you can be very sure you have the strength to get the moves! Even ones that help with grip 😉
To be honest, I haven't yet done a proper inversion. I don't have the strength, and I'm working on it now. It's been a long time and I didn't know what was up…Veena took one look at me through my webcam and told me exactly what was up!
Fear of falling on my head…I have a fear of being upside down! But, I'm getting used to it! I'm working on the CKR, and I've been lifting up from the correct position from the floor, so I know where my legs should be, and everything. I've almost got it from a climb!
I use pillows as my crash mat. I'm pretty sturdy, I can take a hit…though I realize it is better to have a crash mat.
And, for your fourth question…I think that takes some time to learn the right place, and I think it takes some patience and instruction to figure out exactly what to do! Perhaps ask your instructor in class for a bit of help on that one…though good on you for gripping with your calves and stuff!
The inversion, to me, is a pretty big milestone. I'm really looking forward to being able to do that move, so I'm working hard to get the strength up!
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Interesting question: How simple are we talking? No fireman spin? Or slightly further from that?
There are a couple of moves that may be helpful for getting used to the idea of taking your feet off the ground. First, I would say just the general Pole hold…it gives you a sense of strength, even if she can't do it for very long!
Next, um…I forget what we call it here. The Half spin, I think? You can slowly move that one into lifting both legs, and since it's just a short little thing, it's easier to get used to, and you can even bail out of the lifting-both-legs and still have it look good!
The other one is one I fould on Jamilla's DVDs, and it's kind of like…a sit-spin (or a side seated spin? I dunno what it's called!) only…halfway. You just step around the pole with the inside leg as far as you can, and then follow it with your outisde leg. Really simple, and you can move that one into a brief both-feet-off deal, too.
I know how frustrating it can be to be too scared to do something that you KNOW you're strong enough for! I feel that way with most of my split grip moves, and with the CKR right now. She'll get it! We all know she will, and so do you! So just keep encouraging her, and take it slow 😉
