As a young child I was not always that active. I was ill a good part of the time and used to sit and read. I still enjoy reading and I am grateful for this gift in life. I don’t know what I would do without having reading material around me at all times.
The memories I have of running around on summer nights with other children include the sound of me wheezing, not that fun. My sister took to all sports like a duck to water and was praised for that. Though in her lifetime she could have used more time studying and learning more, she is still very active and keeps to a strict routine of exercise.
My father played sports and was very active in little league football and softball teams. I dare say he must have emotionally scared quite a few kids while he was coach. He was nice kind, and if I had lived with him I would have been forced to join some sports team. I don’t know if I would have liked that, I have never enjoyed baseball or soccer.
As I got older I asked to take ballet lessons which I really enjoyed. I took a class again a few years ago. Alas I was so out of shape it was not enjoyable. To get back to that class I have taken Pilates and now belly dancing and surfing, yes I have a lot to lose.
The activities I have taken have been things that I find interesting and fun. If I didn’t chose things like this, I would not stick with it. It took me a long time to get back to surfing and I am so glad that I did.
One of the things I did do well as a child, swimming. I have always loved the water and even thought I almost drown when I was learning to swim that never held me back from keeping with it. My favorite memories of growing up include long days at the pool or beach. I always had something to read as well, that way I could relax with a good book after swimming. Something I still do. I have to bring something to read with me for after surfing. That is the best, resting in the sand with a good book.
As I get older and health concerns come up, being active will be more important. It always is and I am glad I have been more active these last few years. One thing I can count on is that; come what may I will get back on my board and surf again. The ocean is still there for me to use.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Show time
I have been working on new routine for one of my classes. It has been fun and I was greatly inspired after attending a belly dance event last weekend. It was the Cairo Caravan and it was at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. They must be actively asking people to hold their events there, since the dog show I will go to this weekend will be held there as well.
It was great to see woman that I have performed with or have been at my class attending. I didn’t get a chance to see my teacher’s performance. I was too busy shopping. I had not expected it to me on three floors and so many vendors. It’s not that I haven’t seen her perform before; I just like to be there for support. We did see her afterward and talked, so that was fun.
The rest of the time I could see the different dancers, some of which kept their customs on the whole time. Others changed back into street clothes. I was able to meet and make a new friend that designs some great underpinnings as well as hats and tap pants. Can’t wait to get some things from her!
It’s fun to watch the groomers getting the dogs ready to show. It’s not that different. Not that I am saying the women are like dogs, it’s just that you can see the dogs get an attitude just before its show time. They know they are ready to go into the ring and its show time. Just like any performer, they stand in the wings and take a deep breath before the show is going to start.
This next routine I will showcase in front of my girl friends at my house. I don’t need to have a big show with this one. This is just for fun.
As I mentioned I will be at a dog show, with the Scottish Terriers, we are loyal to our breed. It’s hard to believe it’s already a year and time for this show again. The best terriers in the country will be there. As well as some of the A-list handlers, and of course breeders, it’s show time!
It was great to see woman that I have performed with or have been at my class attending. I didn’t get a chance to see my teacher’s performance. I was too busy shopping. I had not expected it to me on three floors and so many vendors. It’s not that I haven’t seen her perform before; I just like to be there for support. We did see her afterward and talked, so that was fun.
The rest of the time I could see the different dancers, some of which kept their customs on the whole time. Others changed back into street clothes. I was able to meet and make a new friend that designs some great underpinnings as well as hats and tap pants. Can’t wait to get some things from her!
It’s fun to watch the groomers getting the dogs ready to show. It’s not that different. Not that I am saying the women are like dogs, it’s just that you can see the dogs get an attitude just before its show time. They know they are ready to go into the ring and its show time. Just like any performer, they stand in the wings and take a deep breath before the show is going to start.
This next routine I will showcase in front of my girl friends at my house. I don’t need to have a big show with this one. This is just for fun.
As I mentioned I will be at a dog show, with the Scottish Terriers, we are loyal to our breed. It’s hard to believe it’s already a year and time for this show again. The best terriers in the country will be there. As well as some of the A-list handlers, and of course breeders, it’s show time!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Personality
My dog Middy had pups. It has been great to see their personalities. Just like the chickens we have, who are so individual. Jamima the chicken likes to peck on the water bucket. I don’t know why, she must think its fun. Has browns, the chicken is really uppity and likes to get on top of the coop and say ‘hi’ to me.
Champers, the chicken squawked at me a lot the other day. That was until I picked up her and held her for a while then she felt better. We have put out some hay for them to play with. Their combs and waddles are getting redder, a sign they will soon be ready to lay eggs. Toast and Sunny are both pretty shy chickens. They all scream when I go to pet them. I am always careful with them and pet them on their backs; I’m not hurting them in the least bit. But after all they are chickens. They are now used to the watering can I bring into their coop area, before they used to run away from that.
Back to the pups, who are a lot like their mother. One boy licks us and puts his paw on us to hold is there while he licks our chins. Just like his mother. They all hold our fingers tightly with their front paws; their mother does that as well. Middy holds our hands so we will keep scratching her chest. Another boy lifts his head up when I pet him, like his father does. Our white girl pup is so spunky. It’s fun to play with her. She has such a great personality.
I really didn’t think the chickens would be that different. When you see photos of them in a row, a whole bunch of them together, they seem to all be the same. At the same time I have named them after food and I don’t place my animals in the same place as people. I take care of them and love them. I am raising the chickens for eggs and when they are older I do plan to roast them up with some potatoes. It’s not any different from how tons of farmers take care of things and live.
The chickens have an area to themselves, where they can eat drink, walk around and rest. They also have a perch they like to sleep on at night.
The pups are still in the whelping box with their mother. Their eyes are open and they are figuring out who has been holding them this whole time. They can also see better to get fed now, not that they were lacking before. In all it’s been a pleasure to get to know all of these creatures and their personalities, they are all packed with that.
Champers, the chicken squawked at me a lot the other day. That was until I picked up her and held her for a while then she felt better. We have put out some hay for them to play with. Their combs and waddles are getting redder, a sign they will soon be ready to lay eggs. Toast and Sunny are both pretty shy chickens. They all scream when I go to pet them. I am always careful with them and pet them on their backs; I’m not hurting them in the least bit. But after all they are chickens. They are now used to the watering can I bring into their coop area, before they used to run away from that.
Back to the pups, who are a lot like their mother. One boy licks us and puts his paw on us to hold is there while he licks our chins. Just like his mother. They all hold our fingers tightly with their front paws; their mother does that as well. Middy holds our hands so we will keep scratching her chest. Another boy lifts his head up when I pet him, like his father does. Our white girl pup is so spunky. It’s fun to play with her. She has such a great personality.
I really didn’t think the chickens would be that different. When you see photos of them in a row, a whole bunch of them together, they seem to all be the same. At the same time I have named them after food and I don’t place my animals in the same place as people. I take care of them and love them. I am raising the chickens for eggs and when they are older I do plan to roast them up with some potatoes. It’s not any different from how tons of farmers take care of things and live.
The chickens have an area to themselves, where they can eat drink, walk around and rest. They also have a perch they like to sleep on at night.
The pups are still in the whelping box with their mother. Their eyes are open and they are figuring out who has been holding them this whole time. They can also see better to get fed now, not that they were lacking before. In all it’s been a pleasure to get to know all of these creatures and their personalities, they are all packed with that.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Music
There are different songs that I listen to for different occasions’. When I want to mellow out and write a lot of times I will put on some Jazz. It does help my moods. If I listen to Amy Winehouse, I never want to get involved with men and it seems better to just be alone. You’re going to get hurt and cry, so just go surfing by yourself and forget relationships.
Before I go out on my board I will play a lot of KMK. They are so joyful and they start their albums so triumphant. It makes me feel like I can do anything. They are such a pick me up. When I drive away after a good session I blast them down the street. I like to think of it as my signature sound, but I doubt anyone notices.
I have been listening to music for my belly dance routine. I don’t use just Persian or typical belly dancing music. I like to use things that make me want to move. So I end up just playing my favorite songs. This makes me try to put a belly dance routine to everything I hear. The bad part is when I am driving and listening to music, at the same time working up a dance to the song. I end up driving slower than I should, it’s not like get into recks. Not that my fellow drivers really appreciate that I am working on my dancing while I drive.
It gets distracting, even as I write this with my ipod on. I can see a dance being put together to Lady Ga Ga or whatever. I can’t help myself. I have always loved to dance and I have found a type of dance that doesn’t require a partner.
That is another thing I love about surfing as well. You don’t need people to go with you. It’s not a bad thing to have some alone time. It doesn’t mean you don’t love your family, and now that I have done it for a while, I understand men better. They need time alone to deal with needy women and the bills and then just try to have some fun once in a while. For some couples that surf together it helps them be closer. Although it’s not necessary, we don’t have to be in each other pockets every minute, do we?
While it’s not good if someone surf’s everyday and the family suffers. It can be considerate to let one person do their thing and leave them alone for a bit. There are so many other times when we have their attention and we give them ours. We all need time to be alone, relax and listen to music.
Before I go out on my board I will play a lot of KMK. They are so joyful and they start their albums so triumphant. It makes me feel like I can do anything. They are such a pick me up. When I drive away after a good session I blast them down the street. I like to think of it as my signature sound, but I doubt anyone notices.
I have been listening to music for my belly dance routine. I don’t use just Persian or typical belly dancing music. I like to use things that make me want to move. So I end up just playing my favorite songs. This makes me try to put a belly dance routine to everything I hear. The bad part is when I am driving and listening to music, at the same time working up a dance to the song. I end up driving slower than I should, it’s not like get into recks. Not that my fellow drivers really appreciate that I am working on my dancing while I drive.
It gets distracting, even as I write this with my ipod on. I can see a dance being put together to Lady Ga Ga or whatever. I can’t help myself. I have always loved to dance and I have found a type of dance that doesn’t require a partner.
That is another thing I love about surfing as well. You don’t need people to go with you. It’s not a bad thing to have some alone time. It doesn’t mean you don’t love your family, and now that I have done it for a while, I understand men better. They need time alone to deal with needy women and the bills and then just try to have some fun once in a while. For some couples that surf together it helps them be closer. Although it’s not necessary, we don’t have to be in each other pockets every minute, do we?
While it’s not good if someone surf’s everyday and the family suffers. It can be considerate to let one person do their thing and leave them alone for a bit. There are so many other times when we have their attention and we give them ours. We all need time to be alone, relax and listen to music.
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