byrdgrrl
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Wow. I didn't even know there was a name for the way that I feel, never mind the fact that there are other people out there who feel mostly the same. 🙂 I've never been with or been interested in men, but I do occasionally crush on women. I also occasionally take matters into my own hands, as it were, usually depending on where I am in my cycle. But, yeah, not a big topic in my life.
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I work for the US Government (National Park Service) and I have a smallish tattoo on the side of my neck that runs up to under my ear and so is visible over my uniform collar. None of my bosses or anyone that I work with has said anything about it (except the occasional compliment 🙂 ). Admittedly my job is mostly field based, but we do have contact with and interact with park visitors and are required to wear uniforms. I think that it really just depends on the "culture" of where you work and on your boss' attitude.
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Figures. Chrome is what I need. I'll give them a call and see what I can do. Thanks!
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Some pole genius mentioned a long time ago that putting packing tape (the thin clear kind) on the soles of your shoes makes dancing on carpet much easier.
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I'm having a similar issue with floorwork, so I'll give you some of my own experience. You just have to practice it, over and over and over. There really is no secret move or anything like that. At first dancing will feel awkward. Remember what it's like when you learn a new pole trick. The first couple of times you may not even be able to do the whole trick, it looks terrible and feels very awkward. You practice it again and again and eventually the edges smooth out, the video is postable, and it feels easy. The same thing with dancing. Don't worry about looking good right off. Just start slow, put some music on, and start feeling how your body moves. Practice, practice, practice.
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Thanks for the pointers. Writing stuff down sounds like a good idea. I do that for silks to help me remember sequences and instructor's instructions. Now to get off my lazy ass! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cool.gif
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Gaiam.com has a lot of all kinds of yoga and other workout DVDs. Don't know about shipping to the UK though. Some people mentioned Netflix, but don't forget YouTube too.
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That should be the next Monthly Challenge! How unsexy can you be on the pole?
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Clean out and move as much as you can, and be real careful the first couple of times you do stuff. You will be suprised how far you can kick! I nearly killed a bookcase and my iPod because I thought it was out of the way when it was not!
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I'm no expert, but this article (http://gymnastics.about.com/od/trainingadvice/ss/centersplit.htm) has some stretches that start on the floor. I also do what are sometimes called frog stretches. Basically, you lay on your stomach and spread your legs away from each other as far as you can and still keep your hips square and touching the floor. Then you draw your ankles together, but keep your knees on the ground. The goal is to get the soles of your feet together. Your legs should end up looking like a diamond behind you. The good thing about this exercise is that you are controlling how far you stretch, so you can't go too far.
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I will work on that. Thanks!
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I don't know if you're doing Veena's lessons, but there's a strength lesson called pole tricep push that works well for me. I do it on a doorframe when I don't have my pole up. Also depending on how you do your push-ups, you can target your triceps more. Just keep your elbows in, along your body.
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Go for it!
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New Kids on the Block (the first time round) and on cassette. 0_o
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I think that would be useful. Does anyone know if Skype works on a Mac?
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*happy dance*
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Does it have to be the actual theme song to a show or can it be some of the incidental music associated with the show?
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Yay, I was starting to freak out a little there. . .
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This sounds interesting . . . Would someone maybe be willing to do something like a basic Idiot's Guide for those of us who are intrigued but have never ever heard of this before? All the other posts seem to assume at least some knowledge of this. Thanks!
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I have an old style X-pole that I got a bottom adjusting upgrade for. On this pole there is a metal cover that screws on over the adjuster that covers it and allows you to grab down low. I don’t know what the new style looks like, but maybe there is something like that? You can always e-mail or call X-Pole with any questions as well. They have awesome customer service.
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I ordered my silk from that same site. Checkout was easy and it shipped quickly. 110 is a standard width. I got most of my rigging stuff from an outdoors/climbing shop. What you need depends on where you plan to rig.
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Most people on this site are probably way beyond this, but could you do something like a basic stage/performance makeup thing? Maybe start with what sort of tools and stuff you need and then go on from there. In case you can’t tell, I really know nothing about this! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif Thanks for offering to help though.
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What V said. All pole moves take time. I have been poling for over two years and I have just now gotten a semi-reliable pole sit. I’m also still working on my basic climb. Still can’t go more than a step or two. Leg strength is not the only thing you need. Also remember to engage your abs, especially when climbing. Be patient and persistent, and you will get it!
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I didn’t ever think that I could sit either. Yes, it hurts at first and for awhile. Persistence is the key to this move. I just kept at it, even if you can only hold it for a second at first. Finally, I just did it one day. Good luck and be tough! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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When you mean "reduplicate" do you mean like doing your own vid of it? If I just want to practice it in the privacy of my garage, may I?
