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newbie
4 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
newbie
4 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posted:
I have flagged for some time, but just recently bought some practice poi. Feeling somewhat confident with the progress I was making, I decided to replace the 'softer' ends with glow sticks. Whoa, the speed increase was at least 3x, without even trying. So I thought, 'why not see how fast these things will go'. As expected, I hit myself, but kept at it. THEN, I wacked myself in the head so hard, I literally staggered and thought I might pass out. The glowing liquid painted a lovely abstract picture about my livingroom. After that, I put on my climbing helmet and safety glasses.
All in the name of beauty that's alive in each of us!
I have flagged for some time, but just recently bought some practice poi. Feeling somewhat confident with the progress I was making, I decided to replace the 'softer' ends with glow sticks. Whoa, the speed increase was at least 3x, without even trying. So I thought, 'why not see how fast these things will go'. As expected, I hit myself, but kept at it. THEN, I wacked myself in the head so hard, I literally staggered and thought I might pass out. The glowing liquid painted a lovely abstract picture about my livingroom. After that, I put on my climbing helmet and safety glasses.
All in the name of beauty that's alive in each of us!
feelife
SILVER Member
newbie
4 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
newbie
4 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posted:
I'm what you refer to as a NEWBIE (did I spell newbie correctly?)
I have danced my entire life, except for the years from 0-3. I have never owned a television, so I'm pretty clued out. I'm 42, and a red hot Scorpio woman who is also very grateful to be cusping Sagittarius. When I'm not dancing, I'm in my studio creating sculpture and sculptural architectural embellishments. I practice yoga and love sharing my dance knowledge with my partner who has taken up flagging and poi. The awesome beauty about a thorough dance training, is that I am always aware of every movement of every part of my body as each body part is harmoniously doing its own thing. Every finger and toe has a purpose, as does the level or angle of the elbow or knee, etc. I have been flagging for several years, but just began poi in September. A climbing injury prevented me from using 2 flags together, until the injury healed. This gave me the opportunity to focus on working with a single flag; I LOVE IT! This dynamic of one-on-one is just like having a dance partner with whom I can be intimate, seductive, playful or bold. From my observations and the feedback I receive, I can say, my flag dancing is truly unique and I hope my flagging brings joy to the hearts of many. OK, a couple of other details about myself, I have 4 fabulous dogs and 2 weird cats. 3 neighbours who think I'm strange (I've only got 4 neighbours). I'm vegetarian, love star gazing, hiking, travelling, reading, driving really fast, walking really slow, smiling and laughing.
I'm what you refer to as a NEWBIE (did I spell newbie correctly?)
I have danced my entire life, except for the years from 0-3. I have never owned a television, so I'm pretty clued out. I'm 42, and a red hot Scorpio woman who is also very grateful to be cusping Sagittarius. When I'm not dancing, I'm in my studio creating sculpture and sculptural architectural embellishments. I practice yoga and love sharing my dance knowledge with my partner who has taken up flagging and poi. The awesome beauty about a thorough dance training, is that I am always aware of every movement of every part of my body as each body part is harmoniously doing its own thing. Every finger and toe has a purpose, as does the level or angle of the elbow or knee, etc. I have been flagging for several years, but just began poi in September. A climbing injury prevented me from using 2 flags together, until the injury healed. This gave me the opportunity to focus on working with a single flag; I LOVE IT! This dynamic of one-on-one is just like having a dance partner with whom I can be intimate, seductive, playful or bold. From my observations and the feedback I receive, I can say, my flag dancing is truly unique and I hope my flagging brings joy to the hearts of many. OK, a couple of other details about myself, I have 4 fabulous dogs and 2 weird cats. 3 neighbours who think I'm strange (I've only got 4 neighbours). I'm vegetarian, love star gazing, hiking, travelling, reading, driving really fast, walking really slow, smiling and laughing.
feelife
SILVER Member
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Posted:
No paragraphs though?
No paragraphs though?
Meh
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HoP's Barman. Trapped aged 6 months
4,437 posts
Location: Staines, United Kingdom
HoP's Barman. Trapped aged 6 months
4,437 posts
Location: Staines, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hi
Welcome to HoP, Would you like some Spaghetti Bolognase and a massage? 
Hi
Welcome to HoP, Would you like some Spaghetti Bolognase and a massage? An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind
Give a man a fish and he'll eat 4 a day hit a man with a brick and you can have all his fish and his wife
"Will's to pretty for prison" - Simian
SILVER Member
newbie
4 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
newbie
4 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posted:
Paragraphs? I'm still kindah hooked on dancing with a single graph, but soon I just may try a paragraph. What's your preference?
Paragraphs? I'm still kindah hooked on dancing with a single graph, but soon I just may try a paragraph. What's your preference?
feelife
SILVER Member
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Posted:
Well you may think me stupid or whatever. And that's your right I'm sure. But i personally can't read your 2nd post, as it is just one amorphous body of text with no let up, nor reprieve, breaks, breathing space or mercy given.
If you add a few line breaks into it (aim for the end of a sentence or preferrably subject, for clarity) then it will be far easier to read and people are more likely to pay attention and ask you nice questions etc.
Just a thought.
Well you may think me stupid or whatever. And that's your right I'm sure. But i personally can't read your 2nd post, as it is just one amorphous body of text with no let up, nor reprieve, breaks, breathing space or mercy given.
If you add a few line breaks into it (aim for the end of a sentence or preferrably subject, for clarity) then it will be far easier to read and people are more likely to pay attention and ask you nice questions etc.
Just a thought.
Meh
GOLD Member
now available in "advanced"
6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
now available in "advanced"
6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hello!
Welcome to HoP!
Hello!
Welcome to HoP!
My state of mind is not yours to define!
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
SILVER Member
newbie
4 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
newbie
4 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posted:
Okay, I've added a few breaks and broke it down to point form, mostly. I was trying for a congested block of words and I guess I succeeded. Now that I have separated the congestion into lines for easier digestion, will you ask me nice things or am I simply two stoopid. No paragraphs(,) though?
I'm what you refer to as a NEWBIE (did I spell newbie correctly?)
I have danced my entire life, except for the years from 0-3.
I have never owned a television, so I'm pretty clued out.
I'm 42, and a red hot Scorpio woman who is also very grateful to be cusping Sagittarius.
When I'm not dancing, I'm in my studio creating sculpture and sculptural architectural embellishments.
I practice yoga and love sharing my dance knowledge with my partner who has taken up flagging and poi. The awesome beauty about a thorough dance training, is that I am always aware of every movement of every part of my body as each body part is harmoniously doing its own thing. Every finger and toe has a purpose, as does the level or angle of the elbow or knee, etc.
I have been flagging for several years, but just began poi in September.
A climbing injury prevented me from using 2 flags together, until the injury healed. This gave me the opportunity to focus on working with a single flag; I LOVE IT! This dynamic of one-on-one is just like having a dance partner with whom I can be intimate, seductive, playful or bold.
From my observations and the feedback I receive, I can say, my flag dancing is truly unique and I hope my flagging brings joy to the hearts of many.
OK, a couple of other details about myself, I have 4 fabulous dogs and 2 weird cats. 3 neighbours who think I'm strange (I've only got 4 neighbours). I'm vegetarian, love star gazing, hiking, travelling, reading, driving really fast, walking really slow, smiling and laughing.
Okay, I've added a few breaks and broke it down to point form, mostly. I was trying for a congested block of words and I guess I succeeded. Now that I have separated the congestion into lines for easier digestion, will you ask me nice things or am I simply two stoopid. No paragraphs(,) though?
I'm what you refer to as a NEWBIE (did I spell newbie correctly?)
I have danced my entire life, except for the years from 0-3.
I have never owned a television, so I'm pretty clued out.
I'm 42, and a red hot Scorpio woman who is also very grateful to be cusping Sagittarius.
When I'm not dancing, I'm in my studio creating sculpture and sculptural architectural embellishments.
I practice yoga and love sharing my dance knowledge with my partner who has taken up flagging and poi. The awesome beauty about a thorough dance training, is that I am always aware of every movement of every part of my body as each body part is harmoniously doing its own thing. Every finger and toe has a purpose, as does the level or angle of the elbow or knee, etc.
I have been flagging for several years, but just began poi in September.
A climbing injury prevented me from using 2 flags together, until the injury healed. This gave me the opportunity to focus on working with a single flag; I LOVE IT! This dynamic of one-on-one is just like having a dance partner with whom I can be intimate, seductive, playful or bold.
From my observations and the feedback I receive, I can say, my flag dancing is truly unique and I hope my flagging brings joy to the hearts of many.
OK, a couple of other details about myself, I have 4 fabulous dogs and 2 weird cats. 3 neighbours who think I'm strange (I've only got 4 neighbours). I'm vegetarian, love star gazing, hiking, travelling, reading, driving really fast, walking really slow, smiling and laughing.
feelife
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member
103 posts
Location: Stalybridge, United Kingdom
member
103 posts
Location: Stalybridge, United Kingdom
Posted:
welcome princessbuttertart,
hope you enjoy your time here with us on HoP its tons of fun!!!
welcome princessbuttertart,
hope you enjoy your time here with us on HoP its tons of fun!!!
Dont take life to seriously, you'll never get out alive!!
Catt xxx
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