Author Archives: perlgurl

Eloquence from Samira Sharuk

Posted on May 2, 2012 by perlgurl

“Many hobbyists do it “for the love of the applause” (although they use the word “dance” instead of “applause”)… most contractors are still at least trying to make it profitable. ” WORD UP Samira!

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Relief from a heavy weight

Posted on April 27, 2012 by perlgurl

Made a hard decision and a heavy weight was lifted. In part personal and in part business related. Funny how much relief can come from finally giving in and giving up. I am reminded of a time in high school … Continue reading →

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Despair and Acceptance

Posted on April 24, 2012 by perlgurl

So here’s the deal: I am closing the studio at the end of the summer if I can’t cover the costs of the studio throughout the summer (e.g. the $1,460 monthly lease payment) with studio-based income. Last year I emptied … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Pain

Posted on April 19, 2012 by perlgurl

So maybe it is easiest to start externally, but I have got back to yoga this week and I have iced my foot for the last two nights. It helps that I am finally over the nasty cough. Big show … Continue reading →

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Quitting becomes a possibility.

Posted on April 13, 2012 by perlgurl

More stress. Crying these days. Ready to give up. I am physically exhausted, emotionally drained and have no time for me to work on my dancer other movement goals. I am not normally someone who responds to stress with emotional … Continue reading →

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Winter Break

Posted on December 29, 2011 by perlgurl

Belly dance and world music from A to Z and compilations organized into binder 1 & 2, imported into my music library and synched with the iPod.

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Working it out….

Posted on December 26, 2011 by perlgurl

Been blogging this past month, but doing most of it as “private” while I try to work out. Gone from complete and utter frustration, to acceptance of the fact that while I want to build something for my community, the … Continue reading →

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Sad

Posted on December 1, 2011 by perlgurl

Struggling today with being positive about the fate of the studio for the upcoming year. This reminds me of how I want to be, regardless of if the studio stays open or not. http://dancelifetv.com/index.php?episode=121

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Reaching out can be hard to do….

Posted on November 29, 2011 by perlgurl

I know I need help, but one week later and I am still trying to figure out how to put it into words. Have gone through more than my usual minimum of six drafts now, and I still can’t get … Continue reading →

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Friday, with much suffering.

Posted on November 11, 2011 by perlgurl

Today would be one of those times I am envious of folks who can take prescription pain meds and medications without any kind of side affects. Sadly, I am not one of those people. And it seems I grow back … Continue reading →

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