Gypsy Nights, Gypsy Days, & Speckled Paint

So much of my time has been placed into finishing the coursework for my Master's in the last couple of weeks. I'm glad to say that I am now finished my course work and on to writing my research up. EEE...fun!

The Wild Lily Studio has been a construction zone for so long but I'm happy to report that due to some hard working belly dancers it is all coming together! It will be so good to dance in a studio again.

Starting with that I guess you could say that I've been busy choreographing my audition piece for the Strays which came together quickly but I find I want to change it since it's so done. I have been forced to practice in my living space which though not a tiny one bedroom is carpeted and has low ceilings. For someone who's so tall that can definitely be annoying. Plus the carpet is hard on my feet. Alas, I digress.

I made my own costume bra this week. Hand sewn which turned out gorgeous by my standards. I now am starting to end up with a huge wardrobe of belly-wear which is in need of a necessary home that isn't a travel grocery bag. I know I should be shamed.

2 days until the deadline for Strays applications which means time is getting short. I am super excited but also feeling a tad intimidated. I think I must work more emotion into Revolt! It's a piece about rising to the challenge. I need to think about that.

Also, I'm reading My Grandmother's Secrets. It's great. I'm going to write about that in the future. Anyone else who has read it please share with me.

Peace, Love, & Happiness

The Call

I am very excited. Yesterday, The Strays put out their call for dancers. They are looking for 2-3 more. I have been busy putting together a letter. I already have a C.V. done. But now I have to find something to dance to. Creating a solo seems like a concept that could be very trying in such little time but I have to keep pushing. I have a goal that I love. I have women who support me in this creative process.

I only worry because of my graduate program. It's a little on the intensive side right now. In the middle of this storm I wonder if I will persevere? Most likely I will.

Back to work.