Category Archives: Dance

Confusion

Posted on June 22, 2013 by perlgurl

More commonly than not I tend to know what I want to do about a situation right away, whether it is a decision related to personal or professional side of my life. When I don’t know, I agonize over it. … Continue reading →

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The Day After

Posted on May 12, 2013 by perlgurl

Yesterday was a long but fun-filled day with trooping, dancing and a movie with friends to end the night. Today I get a day off too! And the sun is shining! Woohoo! And the entire house has been quiet for … Continue reading →

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First time as Full-time Sponsor

Posted on October 29, 2012 by perlgurl

Hosted my first out of town instructor two weeks ago and put on a showcase too. I’ve all the elements before separately, but never had to deal with a situation where I was also paying for flights, food, etc. I … Continue reading →

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No stopping it now……

Posted on October 11, 2012 by perlgurl

House is cleaner, it will have to suffice. Need to finish the laundry so the linens are clean, have a quick shower, then back to that darn choli for a couple hours. Pet food run, then to the airport since … Continue reading →

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Golden Days are exhausting

Posted on July 21, 2012 by perlgurl

Saw Red Green at the parade this morning, transformed my dance room into a spare room for Artemis’ upcoming stay and finally planted my seed potatoes. This does not seem like a lot written out, but the day sure flew … Continue reading →

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Making media work on the internet

Posted on May 25, 2012 by perlgurl

To convert a DVD for internet publishing (usually a performance) 1. Forget what you used the last time. Search on PC for at least ten minutes for the a DVD ripper or converter to use with Movie Maker and try … Continue reading →

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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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