Happy and or Random Thoughts

[SDsalsaguy]

Aww.... :(

Not so totally random after all, so sad... :lol:

[danceguy]

Note to self:

1. Get some chocolate scented candles
2. Get some coffee beans
3. Continue flirting with all the DF ladies. :P

[NeoDevin]

3. Continue flirting with all the DF ladies. :P

I'm with you on that one Erick!

Here kitty kitty kitty! :kissme:

[Swing Kitten]

I really don't see what you get out of it other than request for raised eyebrow smilies...


... which of course would be quite appropriate at the moment

[SDsalsaguy]

Sagitta is the newest DF "Aristocrat" at 1k posts! :D

[pygmalion]

Today is my five-month DF anniversary. Woohoo! :cheers: :banana:

[SDsalsaguy]

Happy anniversary Jenn!!! :D :D :D

[NeoDevin]

Wow, 5 months and only 4000 posts? I'm dissappointed in you Jenn.

[pygmalion]

:lol: :lol:

4000!

[pygmalion]

I'm taking a week off from dance forums. I had an awful 2003, a challenging personal life, and a run-in with my most recent dance teacher. I need a break to rest and regroup. So I'm taking a break for the next week. I won't be here, but I'll be thinking of you all.

Have fun (and post lots of stuff :lol: ) without me.

Take care.

Jenn

[Sagitta]

We will. Wishing you a restful and rejuvenating week Pygmailion! :D :cheers:

Didn't even realize I was an aristocrat!! :) Guess that's what happens when one is having a good time! :D

[salsachinita]

Just thought I'd share with you guys........

Last night at one of my regular (waterfront) dance venues, I won a couple of Mojitos for "Best Couple of the Song" (dancing with my well-known salsero ex :shock: )!

What made it really funny, was that he had NO IDEA that there was even a competition going on :lol: ! (I knew, that's why I asked him to dance :twisted: )

Oh well, *shrug* I've been wanting to do a comp with him for the last 10 yrs :roll: ! This counts 8) ........now I'm ready for a new partner......NEXT!

[danceguy]

Happy thought. Tonight I received the best compliment I have ever had in my 7 months of dancing!

I was dancing in my Salsa class with an elderly Hispanic lady that had amazing frame and presence...and it was really obvious to me that she had a huge background in dancing.

After we danced a bit together, we stopped to rotate partners and she said "you have good rhythm, are you part Hispanic?"

Blushing, I told her that I was part Spanish, and she gave me a "I thought so!" look which made me blush all the more! :oops:

I feel kind of silly, but this totally made my day! Thank you, my Spanish ancestors! :P :banana: :P

[Swing Kitten]

Happy Thought: my paint elevation got approved today!! What does this mean? It means I have a huge monkey off of my back so he should chase after someone else for a while! .... now I just have a bunch of little and medium sized monkeys to deal with and they are much better behaved although the have a tendency to gang up on me every now and then.

[SwinginBoo]

Happy thoughts:

1. It's Friday!
2. I had a really good interview yesterday for a third grade position for next year! (keeping my fingers crossed) :D

[NeoDevin]

Random Thought: I'll probably not be online at all this weekend, until I get Unix up and running on my machine.

[Vince A]

Random Thought: I'll probably not be online at all this weekend, until I get Unix up and running on my machine.

UNIX, eh? My wife hates that word!

She is a Senior UNIX Administrator . . . but I keep telling her to hang in there, as UNIX will again rise to the top!

[Swing Kitten]

UNIX will again rise to the top!

I'm sure my father would like it when that happens!!

[Swing Kitten]

I got the flannel sheets on my bed today!! I can't wait to go to sleep!!

Horay! for Flannel Sheets!! mmmm snuggley!

[SwinginBoo]

Yes flannel sheets are the best!! I wish you luck through this new england deep freeze! Muha ha ha ha ha Muha ha ha (evil laugh :twisted: )

[Puss'nBoots]

I'm taking a week off from dance forums. I had an awful 2003, a challenging personal life, and a run-in with my most recent dance teacher. I need a break to rest and regroup. So I'm taking a break for the next week. I won't be here, but I'll be thinking of you all.

I hope you have a great break, we all need one now and then.... destress, regroup and see you in a few....smiles, kisses and hugs.

[NeoDevin]

-48 C outside when I woke up this morning. I think I'll not go snowboarding today.

PS. I'm BAAAAAACK!!!!

Did you miss me?

[pygmalion]

Say it isn't so, NeoDevin. Too cold even for you? :shock:

And yes, I missed you. I'm glad you're back. 8)

[NeoDevin]

Not too cold for me to go outside. I just have other things to do, so I figure I may as well do them, and go snowboarding when the temperature gets up around -30 again. Speaking of other stuff to do, I should probably get to it. Catch you all later.

[Swing Kitten]

has anyone here read the play, On the Open Road ??



... and am I a horrible person for finding it hilarious?

[NeoDevin]

No I haven't read it, but it's good to be back, I missed you SK

:kissme: :wink:

[Swing Kitten]

I miss tons of people I've met never too! it's ok :wink:

[NeoDevin]

I like the new signature line SK, it seems... ... Kinky ;)

[Swing Kitten]

:shock:






8)

[Swing Kitten]

I really like the feeling and sound of snow crunching underfoot.

The storm so many people were freaking out about is over and now we're in snow-globe mode.

[pygmalion]

I LOVE snowglobe mode!

Random thought: the next time I take a week off from DF, I'll have to try to make less than 100 posts. :oops: :lol:

[pygmalion]

Random thought. Other than general dance discussion, ballroom has the most topics here. So how come salsa has the most replies? Hmm? Not fair. :( :lol:

[Sagitta]

I LOVE snowglobe mode!

Random thought: the next time I take a week off from DF, I'll have to try to make less than 100 posts. :oops: :lol:

Well you usually do a lot more, don't you?... so I guess this is a DF holiday for you. [shrug]

[pygmalion]

Yeah. I usually do about 200 a week, so I guess you're right. 100 is a walk in the park. :wink: :lol:

[NeoDevin]

I do about 10 a week now that I'm back in school. Over the holidays I was probably up around 50 or 60.

[Sagitta]

I went to the free monthly swing dance at the Big Red barn at CU. I tried. The music does not move me like latin music does. But two kids came and saved me. I showed them basic ecs moves and inbetween I danced salsa to the music. I'm hopeless! :D [shrug]

[Swing Kitten]

I don't think people who need people are the luckiest people in the world...

how lucky would it be to need people and not have people?

[pygmalion]

We'd have to ask Barbra, I guess. It's a love song, and I think it's about emotional strength, vulnerability, and intimacy. What do you think?

Full lyrics:



People, people who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world
We're children needing other children
And yet letting our grown-up pride
Hide all the need inside
Acting more like children than children

Lovers are very special people
They're the luckiest people in the world
With one person, one very special person
A feeling deep in your soul
Says you WERE half now you're whole
No more hunger and thirst
But first be a person who needs people

People, people who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world.

With one person, one very special person
A feeling deep in your soul
Says you WERE half now you're whole
No more hunger and thirst
But first be a person who needs people
People, people who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world.

[pygmalion]

Random thought. I hate it when people have weird spellings of ordinary names. Must be awful for kids not to ever find their name imprinted on anything.

Like, how come Barbra Streisand, rather than Barbara, like everybody else in the world?

[Swing Kitten]

I'm still not sold on how people who need people are lucky ... they're lucky if they need people and have a person... but until then it just sorta sucks. IMO ;)

[pygmalion]

I guess it depends on your perspective. I believe that being emotionally strong enough to make yourself vulnerable makes you a winner regardless of the outcome. But then, that's just my view.

[NeoDevin]

I think people who need people who need them back are lucky. As long as both people are alive and well ;)

[pygmalion]

Silly man! :wink: :lol:

How about sexual innuendo intended? Does that work? Hmm? 8)

[NeoDevin]

Do I ever not intend a sexual innuendo? ;)

When are you coming to visit me Jenn? ;)

[pygmalion]

LOL! Never, at this rate, you silly youngun! :lol: :lol:

Random thought: It's groundhog day. I wonder what Punxsutawney Phil is up to.

[salsachinita]

being emotionally strong enough to make yourself vulnerable makes you a winner regardless of the outcome.

Beautiful, Jenn. I really have to remind myself with this line. I really need to believe it right now.......eventhough I don't feel very strong right now.

[SDsalsaguy]

I wonder what Punxsutawney Phil is up to.
Checkin' out his fly shadow!

(...thank G-d I live in SoCal!)

[Sagitta]

came from Cornell ballroom club lessons!! These were fairly good. I'm happy. Now need to write down the steps of International tango that I learnt so I retain them. :D Salsa tomorrow, Israeli-latin dancing Wednesday, dance party friday, Latin dance dance party saturday... Oh, these next two weeks will be good to me. :D

[Swing Kitten]

have we seen scorpionguy lately?

[NeoDevin]

No we haven't... I suppose that might be a happy thought depending who you ask ;)

[Swing Kitten]

I was aiming it more toward random

[NeoDevin]

It would depend on who you asked... if you ask someone who doesn't like him (not saying anyone here doesn't like him) it might be a happy thought.

[SDsalsaguy]

It would depend on who you asked... if you ask someone who doesn't like him (not saying anyone here doesn't like him) it might be a happy thought.
For my money anyone who doesn't like SG ain't welcome in my neck of the woods... :x

...which leads to my random thought... woods have necks? :shock:

[pygmalion]

Woods may have necks, but the power lifters at my gym sure don't. :lol: :lol:

[pygmalion]

Random thought. DF has gotten so big that I can't read all the posts anymore. I just can't keep up. I guess that's a happy thought, too, unless I'm missing something in the posts I have to skip. :shock: :?

[pygmalion]

One more random thought. If I keep posting at my current rate, I'm going to have 10,000 posts by my one-year DF anniversary in August. Yikes. I'm using up a lot of memory space, all by myself. I'd better fork over some cash to DM. :shock: :D

[Sagitta]

Random thought. DF has gotten so big that I can't read all the posts anymore. I just can't keep up. I guess that's a happy thought, too, unless I'm missing something in the posts I have to skip. :shock: :?

You always are missing something!!! But, we only have so much time. :( I find this pretty cool, that DF has grown so much! :D

[Swing Kitten]

I have some really good friends ... what did I do to deserve them?

[Sagitta]

Israeli-Latin folk dancing is the bomb!! Never thought folk dancing could bs as much fun! :D A lot of cha cha! :D I like line dancing now, but only if it is latin line dancing! :) And the ratio of guys to gals is good !! :wink:

[Sagitta]

One more random thought. If I keep posting at my current rate, I'm going to have 10,000 posts by my one-year DF anniversary in August.

I hadn't thought about this. Just realized that I had over a 1000 posts!! :o I should easily be able to get over 3500 posts by mine!!

Yikes. I'm using up a lot of memory space, all by myself. I'd better fork over some cash to DM. :shock: :D

Drop in a few pennies for me!! :wink:

[SDsalsaguy]

Just realized that I had over a 1000 posts!!
Silly Sagitta, that was what my post about you being the latest DF "Aristocrat" was about -- that's the rank title when you hit the 1,000 mark. Granted, it didn't last long before we shifted your display rank over to Assistant Admin... :wink:

[SDsalsaguy]

Random thought. DF has gotten so big that I can't read all the posts anymore. I just can't keep up. I guess that's a happy thought, too, unless I'm missing something in the posts I have to skip. :shock: :?
That's actually one the main reason why my own posting level has dropped off so much... it takes some serious time just to read everything! :shock: :D

[Sagitta]

Just realized that I had over a 1000 posts!!
Silly Sagitta, that was what my post about you being the latest DF "Aristocrat" was about -- that's the rank title when you hit the 1,000 mark. Granted, it didn't last long before we shifted your display rank over to Assistant Admin... :wink:

:oops: I just don't bother with such things when I am having a good time! I forgot!! :oops: I remember now! :oops: :)

[SDsalsaguy]

This is the 26,000th DF posts!!! :bouncy: :banana: :bouncy: :banana: :bouncy:

[Swing Kitten]

the smallest bone in the human body is the sturrup (it's in the ear)

[Swing Kitten]

Here's another random one: today I noticed that pupils are not in the direct ceter of the iris (I've sorta assumed they where) ... well ... I should say mine aren't anyway. They ride a little high.

[NeoDevin]

Random Thought:

Pygmalion, to complete your signature

He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool; avoid him.
He who knows not and knows that he knows not is a student; teach him.
He who knows and knows not that he knows is asleep; wake him.
He who knows and knows he knows is wise; follow him.

[pygmalion]

Thanks, NeoDevin. I couldn't fit the whole quote into 255 characters or less, so I had to pick which lines to keep and which to leave out. Bummer ! :headwall:

[pygmalion]

Happy thought. My first ballroom dance lesson was exactly 2.5 years ago today. This calls for chocolate cake! :D :D :D

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

Happy thought. My first ballroom dance lesson was exactly 2.5 years ago today. This calls for chocolate cake! :D :D :D

Pygamlion, 2.5 years ago did you think you´d be where you are now? :)

[pygmalion]

No, Mapleleadf Salsero. It never occured to me that dance would transform my life so completely. I'm just glad it did. 8)

[NeoDevin]

I want chocolate cake!!!

[salsachinita]

Happy thought. My first ballroom dance lesson was exactly 2.5 years ago today. This calls for chocolate cake! :D :D :D

Pygamlion, 2.5 years ago did you think you´d be where you are now? :)

This guy (one of our veterans in the salsa scene) commented on my dancing last night: "You have achieved amazing transformation with your dancing. No one from all those years ago would have ever believed that you could be where you are now."

Wow, did it make my night :D !

(So I must have really sucked back then, huh? :roll: )

[Sagitta]

This guy (one of our veterans in the salsa scene) commented on my dancing last night: "You have achieved amazing transformation with your dancing. No one from all those years ago would have ever believed that you could be where you are now."

Wow, did it make my night :D !

(So I must have really sucked back then, huh? :roll: )

It actually is pretty amazing what a little time and practice can do!! I think back to 2001 when I didn't know a step, then to summer 2002 when I was just struggling with my left and right, and couldn't even follow the music in swing, to now. It's all relative, in a way. Someone told me that he enjoyed watching me dance salsa as I was smooth and in response I said thanks, but I'm a bad dancer!! :shock: What a way to respond to a compliment!! But, I consider myself a beginner, so it's tough sometimes to believe that I actually am not that bad. :)

[NeoDevin]

Wow, General Dance Discussion has 6666 posts right now...

[Sagitta]

Yesterday night I danced one merengue very different from the others. The moment I started dancing with this lady I noticed her concentrating on the beat and her light touch. To me it felt like she was skimming on the surface, or at least in order to mirror her I felt that I was restraining this pent-up sensuality within myself! An odd experience, in a way...enjoyable/interesting...sort of...and at the end of the dance she complimented me and said she really enjoyed herself. :? Still not quite sure what to make of it. She is one of those who is pretty good at rueda, probably better then me, a leader...it's interesting how channeling ones dancing in a new way clearly shows a person what one's norm is like. :)

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

This guy (one of our veterans in the salsa scene) commented on my dancing last night: "You have achieved amazing transformation with your dancing. No one from all those years ago would have ever believed that you could be where you are now."

Wow, did it make my night :D !

(So I must have really sucked back then, huh? :roll: )

Wow, if I got a compliment like that from a salsa veteran, it would have made my week, if not my month. :D

Salsachinita, I think we all sucked at the beginning, I know I did. Unless you´ve got some sort of a dance backgound or you´re a natural dancer, you´ll definitely have major problems in the beginning.

Anyway, glad to know you´ve progressed immensly to the point that people recognize it and compliment you on it. The road isn´t easy, I know I´ve been there. Remember Edie the salsa freak´s story...

[salsachinita]

Anyway, glad to know you´ve progressed immensly to the point that people recognize it and compliment you on it. The road isn´t easy, I know I´ve been there. Remember Edie the salsa freak´s story...

Thankyou for the kind words, MapleLeaf.

I get frustrated sometimes for being/feeling like I'm stuck on a plateau. I have been working REALLY hard to make new break-thrus since I've come back nearly two years ago. Having lost five years of dancing, I felt like I've got SO much catching up to do :oops: .......

Gotta thank my DF family for being here :notworth: !

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

I get frustrated sometimes for being/feeling like I'm stuck on a plateau. I have been working REALLY hard to make new break-thrus since I've come back nearly two years ago.

Dance plateau? Hmm… I’m suffering from the same thing. I’ve been practising my basics though which has helped a lot!

Yesterday afternoon, I asked this girl to practice some new patterns with me. I brought some CDs with patterns I downloaded from the Net along with some salsa mp3s.

We initially tried out some patterns but soon afterwards we found ourselves focusing on technique. We did a number of experiments. For instance, I lead a basic turn in 4 different ways, each time placing my hand in a different way. One of these times, I lead the turn with one finger. I asked for feedback and she told me that all of them felt nice and smooth except the “1 finger lead”. She hated it. It wasn’t comfortable for her and explained why. Actually, when I lead it, it felt OK. Guess I was wrong…We also concentrated on staying in slot (LA style), my partner has sort of a problem with this. Another thing we did was practise leader/follower positioning.

We danced for over 2 hours and really connected. It was great. It’s amazing the things you learn when you exchange feedback with your partner.

Salsachinita, why don’t you ask someone who you consider a good lead and a good friend to practice for an afternoon? I believe to improve our dancing we should focus on small and specific things, like hand placement, floor positioning, etc.

Regards,

[danceguy]

Random Thought:

There are 19 users online now!

Another Random Thought: I hate Mondays.

And Yet Another:

I love being sleep deprived after going out dancing the night before. :P

And One More: I miss flirting with Swing Kitten! :oops:

[salsachinita]

Salsachinita, why don’t you ask someone who you consider a good lead and a good friend to practice for an afternoon? I believe to improve our dancing we should focus on small and specific things, like hand placement, floor positioning, etc.

Believe me, I would LOVE to have someone I could do this kind of things with......!!! But it's really not so easy, since I've had to re-connect with people (a lot of ppl have joint the scene during my absence) who may not consider me 'advanced' enough (thus worthy of their time :roll: ), or fairly new & totally intimidated by me :roll: ! All the people I knew from the old days were either gone, turned pro, partnered etc.

Then there are those musician bros of mine whom I dearly love but they don't dance.......or those who would agree to praticing but had something else in mind :roll: ........

:( So I have been turning up to as many salsa events as I possibiliy could, meet & dance with as many people as I possibiliy could. It's not easy, but I'm doing my best 8) .

[Swing Kitten]

No snow today I'm going dancing!!! WWOOOHOOOOO!!!!!

'bout time if you ask me!

[Swing Kitten]

Also... on the not so happy side... there's a rehearsal I should attend (not participate in) that is threatening to stop me from hearing Maya Angelou speak! :evil: I must see what I can do about this!

[pygmalion]

You must see Maya Angelou. She's phenomenal on TV, but even better in person.

[Sagitta]

No snow today I'm going dancing!!! WWOOOHOOOOO!!!!!

'bout time if you ask me!

me too. I'm going dancing. :) I'm dead tired though, so maybe I'll catch a nap inbetween my dance classes, before the real dancing starts.

[Swing Kitten]

Yippee for dancing!! Yippee for no snow on the night I like to go out dancing!!

I'm also VERY happy that Boo likes her birthday present :D

[Sagitta]

I'm also VERY happy that Boo likes her birthday present :D

yOO HOO!! happy birthday Boo! :D

[SDsalsaguy]

I'm also VERY happy that Boo likes her birthday present :D

yOO HOO!! happy birthday Boo! :D
Ditto! Happy Birthday Boo! :cheers:

[Sagitta]

So, I was dancing at the check-out line at the local co-op tonight. One cashier and long line, and i was really getting into it, working on a couple shines...drunken sailor etc...A lady asked me if I was practicing for a performance!! :)

[Swing Kitten]

Maya Angelou ROCKS!!!

[pygmalion]

Cool. So you saw her instead of going to the rehearsal. Definitely the right choice. :wink: :D

[Vince A]

Maya Angelou ROCKS!!!
You bet she does . . . I have most of her books . . . and studied some of her writings in a South American Governments class!

[Sagitta]

What am I missing?!! :oops:

I just did a search in the university catalog and found 35 titles...books, poetry..videos. I don't have much time. Can anyone suggest a few good books? I would say one, but that probably will be too hard the way you guys are raving about her.

[Swing Kitten]

I'd say do a video... hear her speak... then as you read her words you're able to hear her say them as well... she is truely is a remarkable woman.

In high school I read I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings... I'm most familier with that book... it's about her growing up... that helps give you an idea of who she is.

[Vince A]

You can download a lot of her works . . . and ". . . Caged Bird Sings" is a recommended first reading . . .

[Sagitta]

Thanks..

I found that if you can follow the music and basic step you can learn how to dance from video clips etc. I did a syncopated cross body break, a double rock crossbody break, a double turn coming from crossbody breaks back into closed position...for cha cha at the ballroom dance tonight...and more...all self-taught!! :D

[pygmalion]

Happy thought. It's Girl Scout cookie time! Mine are due to be delivered today or tomorrow... all four boxes of them! :shock: :lol:

Too bad I'm watching my weight this week. Six weeks of not enough gym time, and I gained five pounds. Lost three of them in the last two days. But you can't be too careful. I guess I'll pop those cookies in the freezer. :cry: :lol:

[pygmalion]

Random and exasperating thought: It's Valentine's Day my sad and sorry wannabe SO is in Atlanta on business. So what am I going to do? Go to a ballroom dance with lots of similarly exasperated folks? I think not. Stay home and watch Fatal Attraction on TBS? Probably. :roll: :lol:

[salsachinita]

Due to time zone issues I've just had my Valentine's Day. Boy, am I glad it's over for another year!

For some reasons unknown, Valentine's Day NEVER worked out for me. EVER.

Just one of those things I guess *shrug*.........

[pygmalion]

Yes. Most major holidays have been bad for me for a couple years now. Don't know why, but it's the random days in between that turn out well. *shrug*

[Sagitta]

Actually I like the holidays as there are more dances then.

[Sagitta]

And I can post at last on the new forums!!! :D

[NeoDevin]

Ooooh, nice, new clean forums... must fix this at once!

[pygmalion]

Bummer. We lost some cool posts with the transition. bordertangoman had some cool observations about dance breakthroughs. And Kate got her bronze jazz dance results yesterday -- top in her class. And DancingMommy is going commando -- if Annabella isn't born on her own by then, she gets her walking papers on Tuesday. And Danish Guy is back! :D

[Sagitta]

We all were warned!!

Actually I lost two photos that I put up before the move, but I'm not complaining. They were of me dancing with Figen, but pretty poor shots as I have to rely on others photos. Somehow I never take picture with my own camera. [shrug.] Something I need to work on, just like I needed to break through a barrier to really dance... :)

I enjoy women who open themselves to the music and their partner, but then misunderstanding can happen. Has happened twice already. :( And then in the last one really recently...misunderstanding of expectations between dance and social relationships!!! :headwall:

[danceguy]

A warm greeting to everyone at the new dance forums! :P

Wheee! Its nice to see the new server up and running. I've finally caught up on sleep (thanks Pygmalion)...and doing much better than I was the other day.

Sagitta - Sorry to hear about your romantic woes...I've found that whenever you find a particular person in your dance circle that tickles your fancy, you really have to take some time to observe them. After a fashion you may discover they just aren't your type, aren't available or don't share the interest...but it can be tough when you feel a real connection to them during a sensual dance. Very tough sometimes! :oops:

Then again I always say, if you can open your heart to feel love for someone and then feel pain if it doesn't work out, you've grown as a person. Remember those thoughts and hold onto them until someone comes along who will appreciate who you are, and is looking for the same. :)

Hmm, on that note, I'm still debating going to my local "V-Day Salsa dance" tonight as I wanted to take some time away from dancing.

Hmm, hmm, hmm...what to do....yikes...I have about 10 hours to make up my mind....Salsachinita are you still on Salsa strike? I wonder which one of us is going to end it first. :wink:

SG

[peachexploration]

....Stay home and watch Fatal Attraction on TBS? ......

Well, at least they have one Salsa scene in it! LOL!!! :lol: :lol: I know, one of the best dramas in movie history and I look for salsa. :D

[salsachinita]

...Salsachinita are you still on Salsa strike? I wonder which one of us is going to end it first.

I DID go out on Sunday........though not 100% in the mood, I danced. would have liked to have danced a lot more..........really needed my fix.

Oh, well. I will be back to the clubs wed on. As usual :wink: !

Strike over 8) .

[danceguy]

Well, I ended my stike today too. Danced some, not a lot...when I had enough I left and it went pretty well.

Yea, I couldn't stay away from lady Salsa for too long...she's got a hold of my heart for sure. :wink:

[pygmalion]

Ha! I knew you guys wouldn't hold out for long! :wink: Enjoy the dancing. :D

[dancersdreamland]

Very happy/excited thought:

I have been trying to increase traffic to my website for quite a while now. I found this AWESOME "web ring" thing and became a member. Be having this little link on my site, I'm part of a several different dance rings. As people visit other sites which are a part of the ring, they can access my site.

Okay, here's the cool part...when I first signed up with my web hosting site, it talked about receing monthly statisics. Well, I haven't gotten any and had no clue how to go about getting them. I was uploading some files to my site a few days ago and found this folder called STATS in my FTP. I loaded onto my machine and low and behold, it holds the monthly statistics for my site.

The really cool part...PEOPLE ARE USING MY SITE!!!!! I am SOOOOOO excited!!! :banana:

Okay...just had to share! :D

[Swing Kitten]

that's awesome DD

[Sagitta]

Yeah!! Congrats DDL!! I know you put a lot of effort in your site. God to see it paying off! :D

And on the same token congrats to Dancementor for starting this site and helping it grow well. :)

[Sagitta]

Oops!!! :oops: I meant "Good to see it paying off!"

[NeoDevin]

Oops!!! :oops: I meant "Good to see it paying off!"
That's what they make the edit button for ;)

[pygmalion]

Not so random thought. Today is the birthday of my heart-breaker boyfriend of many moons ago. He broke my heart, but later, became one of my best friends. Happy Birthday, Jesse. Love, Jenn. :D

[Swing Kitten]

I LOVE the South Beach Diet.... my roommate and I inherit such yummy food!! :D

mmmm.... ice cream!!

[danceguy]

I just got back from a truly wonderful night of dancing. Firstly, I have no idea how many women I asked to dance tonight...as normally I can keep a record of this as its usually only 2 or 3. Tonight I only sat out one or two songs for 2 hours straight...and soon as one song ended, I went up to the nearest lady and asked her to dance!

I could almost hear Youngsta and Vince yelling at me:

"Get your butt over there and ask them! No hesitating, don't think about it - JUST ASK!"

I must say, it worked quite nicely. Thanks guys. :D

Hmm...and then taking Borikens advice...I just did my simple basics...very smooth lead, focusing on the lady and envisioning the dance like we were making love. This really got me to relax and enjoy the music in a way that I haven't been able to before.

Then right as I was getting a huge Salsa fix, my favorite song came on (Lluvia...perfect since its pouring rain here!) and I just fell into the zone and I felt like the lady was gliding through my hands. Of course that song sure did seem slow after all the fast ones that they usually play. :roll:

And to top it off, another thing happened tonight I have to share with DF:

I FINALLY got turned down for a dance!

I don't mean to have a swelled head, but this was the first time a lady has turned me down...ever! And to top it off, she gave me a lame excuse and then immediately went up and danced with the instructor. It bothered me for just a minute, then I got up and watched her dance and even clapped for her.

Of course, that's the last time she gets to dance with me, but her loss I say! :wink:

I don't know why, but I was beginning to get worried that I had some wild luck streak and that no one would ever say no. I'm quite relieved that someone finally broke the ice. 8)

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Oh, and one more thing, a very beautiful woman that I had my eye on told me she was married in a casual conversation...and man was that a good thing to know. Saved me the embarassment of asking her out like I had wanted to! :oops:

Ok, enough gloating, but I'm in such a great mood.....may all of you have a great time out there as well! :P

ScorpionGuy

[pygmalion]

I showed a girlfriend my competition video and photos today. She'd never seen me dance before. Know what she did? She laughed, and said,"Oh my gosh, Jenn! You look like ... a sexy woman!" :shock: She had the nerve to sound surprised. So I said, "Don't laugh. I am."

Amazing the unforeseen facets of your personality dancing brings to the forefront. Meaning, I've been a sexy woman all along, but dancing makes it okay for me to let it show. Pretty cool. 8) :D

[Swing Kitten]

today I found out that I'm Jenn's white niece!!

:lol: I don't know how that happened!! but I'm glad :lol:

[pygmalion]

:kissme:

[NeoDevin]

First couple of evenings I have completely free, and the salsa clubs are closed... both of them!!!!!

[danceguy]

Try the local elementary schools, there ought to be some dances going on there! :D

:uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh:

[dancin_feet]

A good friend of mine has just had a little baby girl!

[NeoDevin]

Try the local elementary schools, there ought to be some dances going on there! :D

:uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh: :uplaugh:

That's just low... I mean seriously... legal age is 14 in Canada...

[Sagitta]

Just back from rueda practice and I believe that I might be invited to join the performanec rueda group if I can find a partner who also is good!!! :D Another reason why my upcoming trip is going to be so hard at the start. [shrug] Anyway, I didn't forsee this when I bought my ticket...[shrug] Wry :)

[Swing Kitten]

my play opens in one week!

[Sagitta]

Cool!! What's the play?

[Swing Kitten]

A Cry of Players by William Gibson about a young Wil Shakespeare and his decision to leave his wife and three children to persue theatre... like a precurser to Shakespeare In Love ...

it's well written -- I like that :D

[danceguy]

I didn't know you were into acting SK...cool! I did a year of drama in high school then dropped out due to excessive stage fright. :(

What part do you play?

[danceguy]

Only one hour and 20 minutes until Havana Nights!

EDIT!

I just found my stupid !##@!@!@# local theatre made a mistake...it was listed as playing tonight yesterday...but now its gone.

:headwall: :headwall: :headwall: :headwall: :headwall: :headwall: :headwall: :headwall:

Someone's getting a beating over this! :argue:

[pygmalion]

Bummer SG.

Happy thought. I'm falling in love ... with salsa. :D Tonight, I danced with a guy confident enough to let me do shines for long periods of time. And you know what? It was so easy. :D All that musical training just popped into my feet and body.

Now I'm dying to practice some salsa. NOW!

But don't worry. I also got the contact info for a ballroom international Latin teacher. Still a generalist. So there. :tongue: :wink:

[Sagitta]

A lot of sex/love/romance/dating threads. Hmmm...wonder if Valentines day has spooked everyone. :)

[pygmalion]

I just think love and dancing go together. :D

[Sagitta]

Well...I do love dancing, dancing is my love...lol

[danceguy]

Well, now that I'm getting deeper into Salsa I must admit I have fallen in love with it too. My dancing is getting more sensual and I will be honest is saying that I dance differently with a woman that I am interested in. I'm really working on making the dance like the act of lovemaking...while still being a gentleman and respectful of my partner.

Of course, I do have my eyes on a particular Salsera who I think may also be interested in me, but only time will tell.

That's all I'm saying for now. :wink:

[pygmalion]

Mum's the word. :wink: Good luck. :D

[danceguy]

Now I'm dying to practice some salsa. NOW!

How does youngsta say it? Muwwwahhhahahahahaha! We'll convert you to a full time Salsera yet Jenn! :P

[peachexploration]

I just saw an old episode of The Cosby Show and guess who was on it? Willie Colon and Mario Bauza jamming Salsa and Cha-Cha. Absolutely wonderful. :D

[NeoDevin]

Happy Thought: I start tap dancing again on monday. I did tap when I was just little (think 3 feet from the ground), and have wanted to go back to it since. I went to my old dance studio, and they have adult beginner lessons on mondays :D:D

[danceguy]

I'm almost at 600 posts...but I can't seem to write anymore...and I have to do it the honest way...

Darn it! :cry:

[SDsalsaguy]

Don't fret SG, all good things come in their own due time...

[NeoDevin]

I'll add more about my day today... since it was fairly exciting for me. And I'll start at the beginning this time...

When I was little, I did tap, jazz, ballet, and ukrainian dancing. Somewhere in there, we did a group competition dance to the song "Little Shop of Horrors". I quit all dancing when I was like 5 or 6, and had completely forgotten about that dance until a few days ago I'm watching the movie with my roommates. When they played the theme song, I was like, "I did a dance to that when I was little". I've been planning for a while to go back to my old studio, and ask the manager if she knows where I could find some cheap ballroom shoes. Finally this morning I get some time when she'll actually be in the office. So I show up, I walk in and I say "Marie, I haven't seen you in ages" she kinda looks at me funny. I ask "You don't remember me do you?" Slowly her face lights up with recognition, "Devin Baillie!!!!" So this lady, who I haven't seen in more than 12 years, still recognizes me, and can tell me apart from my brother without having us even standing side by side. Anyways, she suggests a good shop with used dance shoes (aside: I ended up getting my standard shoes for $45 canadian). I go with her to check the back closet to see if they've got any that might fit, they don't. We get back to her office, and who's sitting there but one of the girls I'd done the "Little Shop of Horrors" dance with. I didn't remember her, but she remembered me (one of the advantages of being the only guy in a class of 15 or so girls). She didn't recognize me, but when Marie told her who I was, she remembered. She even remembered the final pose in the dance, lol. We were talking about what dances I used to do, and I mentioned I'd like to get back into tap. Marie is sitting at her computer, turns around and tells me, we have an adult beginner class on monday nights. Turns out the timing fits pretty much perfectly with the rest of my monday schedule (my lindy class ends at 7, tap begins at 9, and it's across town). So I start tap again on monday. If I remember enough, and they think I can keep up, I'll be switching to the slightly more advanced class on thursdays (which should also fit with my schedule perfectly). So yeah, strange coincidence that a few days after I hear the song for the first time in 10+ years, I run into one of the girls I danced it with. And lots of memories back...

[DanceMentor]

What did the Budhist Monk tell the hotdog vendor?

Make me one with everything :lol:

-------------------------------------------------------------

A patient asks tells the doctor they are having the strangest dreams.
The doctor asked, "What are the dreams about?"
Patient: "They seem to have an Indian theme. I keep seeing Wigwams and Teepees. Any idea what this could mean?"
Doctor: "I don't know. Maybe your too tense" (tents) :lol:

[danceguy]

Heh heh, that was a good one DM. :D

[danceguy]

Hmm, 600 posts and I'm still this lousy Merchant class, what gives! SD - can you post a link for the titles again? :cry:

[SDsalsaguy]

Hmm, 600 posts and I'm still this lousy Merchant class, what gives! SD - can you post a link for the titles again? :cry:
Ask and ye shall receive! :arrow: Ranks (http://www.dance-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=806&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30)

[danceguy]

Thanks SD! :D

Bourgeois 300
Merchant Class 400
Upper Class 750
Aristocrat 1000
Feudal Lord 2000

Now this is odd...we need 350 posts to go from Merchant to Upper Class, but only 250 from Upper Class to Aristocrat???

Hmm...oh well, 148 more posts to go. :P

[SDsalsaguy]

Thanks SD! :D

Bourgeois 300
Merchant Class 400
Upper Class 750
Aristocrat 1000
Feudal Lord 2000

Now this is odd...we need 350 posts to go from Merchant to Upper Class, but only 250 from Upper Class to Aristocrat???
Yeah, I just noticed that myself...

Hmmm, is a little adjusting in order? 400 - 700 - 1,000 maybe? Keep in mind that as soon as you hit 1,000 the intervals switch to 1,000 and up...

[danceguy]

No biggie here SD! At least our title changes, yours never does! Tee hee! :tongue:

[pygmalion]

I could buy into some adjustments. Mind you, I won't be getting my next promotion for several months. :headwall: :lol: But for the rest of you guys, to whom this stuff is pertinent, some adjustments may be in order. :D

[danceguy]

Hmm...what about titles based on dance styles or to do with dancing? One would think this is a forum for medieval serfdom or something. :)

[peachexploration]

You know, Shrek is a pretty cute movie. Just saw it for the first time. Really cute. :) Very good graphic designers.

[pygmalion]

The Shrek soundtrack has one of my favorite waltzes on it. #4 on the soundtrack CD. :D

[Sagitta]

I know that there is one song that I liked it on the Shrek sound track. Hmmm...perhaps it will come to me...

[danceguy]

Happy Thought:

Dance Mentor is in the house! This is the most I've seen him post! :D

[NeoDevin]

And noone even commented on my big long excited rant-like post :(

[pygmalion]

And noone even commented on my big long excited rant-like post :(

I meant to, ND. Sorry. I got distracted by plantains (if you didn't see the thread, don't ask)

I didn't think your post was a rant. I thought it was a beautiful example of the cycle of life. What's the probability that, after so many years, "coincidence" would bring you back to the people and things you knew long ago, and in such a positive way? Thr older I get, the less I believe in coincidence. I think everything happens for a reason, and in its own time. For some reason, you were meant to see these people again.

I could give examples in my own life of how I see this is true (but I won't, since this thread is about you. :wink: )

I love your story. Best of luck with the tap, and with your old friend and your old teacher. :friend: :D

[Sagitta]

And noone even commented on my big long excited rant-like post :(

What post? :? :wink:

I'm trying to keep up with the posts but am finding it difficult to with a recent gf, getting ready for my month-long holiday in about a week, finishing off stuff at work...

It's cool how things from your past come back once again, isn't it? And even better when they are good things. By the way there aren't any cheap dance stores in Ithaca, so stock up on shoes before you come...or perhaps we make a trip to your stores once a year...

[Sagitta]

Just did my taxes. Earlier every year!! Getting more organized to do those essential tiring things so I don't have to think about them. And a nice small refund too!!! Next year those will be done by the time February rolls around! :D

[DanceMentor]

Happy Thought:

Dance Mentor is in the house! This is the most I've seen him post! :D

Thanks...you wouldn't believe how much better things are now that we are at the new host. I spent nearly an hour every day on problems at the old host. Now there is time again to enjoy this great Forum!

[salsachinita]

Happy thought: Just did my first EVER aerial last night :bouncy: !

I REALLY needed to get my salsa fix (over reasons I won't bore you with) when I hit the club on Sunday night. I grew up with the resident band members there (so it's like home to me 8) ), playing Latin Jazz with a few cool salsa dura numbers. Lots of descarga.

I ran into one of my old social dance partners who hasn't been out for ages :D ! We got into a frenzy, riding on the amazing energy of the band.

Then it happened. All of a sudden I was in mid air :shock: ! I shut my eyes then landed perfectly on beat. For a spilt second (when I was up there) everything was still.........the cheers & clapping brought me back...

Afterwards I spoke to my partner, he didn't know how it happened either. It must have been one of those moments 8) ............

[peachexploration]

Then it happened. All of a sudden I was in mid air :shock: ! I shut my eyes then landed perfectly on beat. For a spilt second (when I was up there) everything was still.........the cheers & clapping brought me back...

Afterwards I spoke to my partner, he didn't know how it happened either. It must have been one of those moments 8) ............

:cheers:

[SDsalsaguy]

Afterwards I spoke to my partner, he didn't know how it happened either. It must have been one of those moments 8) ............
:shock: :shock: :shock:

Now that's impressive! :notworth:

[pygmalion]

Happy thought: Just did my first EVER aerial last night :bouncy: !


Fantastic! :banana:

[Sagitta]

Happy thought: Just did my first EVER aerial last night :bouncy: !

Cool!! And right after all those recent not so good days/nights! :)

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

Then it happened. All of a sudden I was in mid air :shock: ! I shut my eyes then landed perfectly on beat. For a spilt second (when I was up there) everything was still.........the cheers & clapping brought me back...


Ah! And I didn´t see it. :(

[NeoDevin]

Okay, I'm heading out, everyone wish me luck at my tap lesson later tonight :)

[salsachinita]

Afterwards I spoke to my partner, he didn't know how it happened either. It must have been one of those moments 8) ............
:shock: :shock: :shock:

Now that's impressive! :notworth:

My thought exactly. This guy is one of those 'momentum' based dancers (as opposed to the more 'controlled' type, as CapricornDancer would call them). I seem to dance with these ones better, eventhough they can be unpredictable. I seem to 'ride' on their raw force & somehow control the unpredictable.......

Does it make sense...? Any thoughts....?

[salsachinita]

Okay, I'm heading out, everyone wish me luck at my tap lesson later tonight :)

Good luck! Not that you would need it 8) .......

[Swing Kitten]

This guy is one of those 'momentum' based dancers (as opposed to the more 'controlled' type, as CapricornDancer would call them). I seem to dance with these ones better, eventhough they can be unpredictable. I seem to 'ride' on their raw force & somehow control the unpredictable.......

Does it make sense...? Any thoughts....?

you mean... they're leading and you're following? ;) works for me!

[salsachinita]

This guy is one of those 'momentum' based dancers (as opposed to the more 'controlled' type, as CapricornDancer would call them). I seem to dance with these ones better, eventhough they can be unpredictable. I seem to 'ride' on their raw force & somehow control the unpredictable.......

Does it make sense...? Any thoughts....?

you mean... they're leading and you're following? ;) works for me!

I never lead......! No idea how :shock: !

What I really wanted to find out from you folks were: how do you find dancing with a momentum based lead as opposed t a more controlled one? Given their proficiency level is about the same......?

[NeoDevin]

Okay, I'm heading out, everyone wish me luck at my tap lesson later tonight :)

Good luck! Not that you would need it 8) .......

Thanks for the luck, it seems to have helped. My feet remembered some of it, even though my brain forgot it all :)

[Swing Kitten]

how do you find dancing with a momentum based lead as opposed t a more controlled one? Given their proficiency level is about the same......?

Do you ever dance lindy?

[salsachinita]

Thanks for the luck, it seems to have helped. My feet remembered some of it, even though my brain forgot it all :)

Good ol' muscle memories at work 8) !

[pygmalion]

Yup. Glad things went well, NeoDevin. :D

[salsachinita]

how do you find dancing with a momentum based lead as opposed t a more controlled one? Given their proficiency level is about the same......?

Do you ever dance lindy?

No.....but I heard it's kinda momentum based, huh? Salsa is all I know.....so if there's anyone who knows both these dances they can tell me......

Anyone....?

[Sagitta]

I've done a little lindy. And these memories are fast fading. :( Momentum is used a lot, but then it was controlled momentum for me. I think I know what you are taking about when you say momentum salsa vs controlled salsa dancing, though.

[danceguy]

Hmm, I think I'm finally over my flu well enough to go back to work tomorrow. Wait...that's not a happy thought....hmmm....oh well. :?

[pygmalion]

Happy and only slightly random thought. I believe my dateless at dance forums poll has gotten the most votes of any poll ever in DF. Can anybody think of a more responded-to poll? I can't. Go Jenn! Go Jenn! :lol: :lol: :cheers: :bouncy:

[pygmalion]

This is my 5000th post. :shock:

I'm not sure if that's a happy thought, or a sad testimony to my DF addiction. LOL. But 5000 it is. 8)

[SDsalsaguy]

Kudos/condolences Jenn! :lol:

[KevinL]

This is my 5000th post. :shock:

I'm not sure if that's a happy thought, or a sad testimony to my DF addiction. LOL. But 5000 it is. 8)

Congrats, 8^) I should be there in about eight years...

[SDsalsaguy]

30,000th DF post! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[pygmalion]

Happy thought. An article I wrote is all formatted and ready for publication in the next local USABDA newsletter. :D

[peachexploration]

Yay! :cheers: A writer amongst us! Don't forget to send us a link if it's posted online. That's great Jenn. :D

[pygmalion]

I don't know if they upload the articles, but I'll find out. 8)

[Swing Kitten]

yay for Jenn!

[SDsalsaguy]

...and for DA! DA also reached 5,000 posts today! :cheers:

[pygmalion]

Random thought. Everybody logged in at this moment has a username that starts with P or S.

[pygmalion]

Another random thought. Time for some new ballroom topics -- can't let the salsa forum be ahead in every way (except general dance, of course)

[Pacion]

:lol: :lol:

[peachexploration]

Another random thought. Time for some new ballroom topics -- can't let the salsa forum be ahead in every way (except general dance, of course)

MUHAHHAHAHAAHA :twisted: :lol: :lol:

[pygmalion]

Yes. I admit it. YOU are the reason, peachexploration. You keep coming up with great salsa topics. Sounds like a challenge to me! :twisted: :lol: :wink:

[peachexploration]

Nope, I can't take credit for that. You have certainly contributed to the Salsa forum and all others as well. 5000+ and counting! Go Jenn! :cheers:

[Vince A]

Absolutely Jenn . . . if you just took the top 8 forums, and put your post to them . . . you've added about 625 per forum.

Do you sleep? Do you work? Do you eat? Better save some energy for Reno if you're still going.

Keep up the great work, Jenn! :D

[pygmalion]

Thanks Vince and peachexploration.

Yes. I sleep, I work, I eat, and I have a life. But the truth is that dance forums fills a spiritual need for me -- the need to give back. I have gained so much through dance, that I feel it's my turn to give back to someone else. I may not have much to share, but whatever I have, I'm sharing it. 8)

[Sagitta]

I may not have much to share, but whatever I have, I'm sharing it. 8)

An understatement that is clarified by how much you have contributed to df!!

In 4 days and 3 hours Sagitta will be on a plane travelling abroad!! The countdown has begun! :D

[SDsalsaguy]

Have a great time Sagitta... I hope the trip only excedes your best wishes! :D

[Pacion]

Thanks Vince and peachexploration.

Yes. I sleep, I work, I eat, and I have a life. But the truth is that dance forums fills a spiritual need for me -- the need to give back. I have gained so much through dance, that I feel it's my turn to give back to someone else. I may not have much to share, but whatever I have, I'm sharing it. 8)

I think you have two very grateful young men, who are going to their first school dance tomorrow :car: :D

[pygmalion]

That was a group effort. 8) Fun, too. :D

[Swing Kitten]

:banana: MY PLAY IS OPEN!!!! :banana:


*sigh of relief*



now to shift gears for the next one

[SDsalsaguy]

:banana: MY PLAY IS OPEN!!!! :banana:

That's great SK! How's it going by the way?

[peachexploration]

Watching the Wizard of OZ makes me soooooo happy!! I needed this after a stressful work week. Ding Dong the wicked witch is dead......... :lol: :lol:

[NeoDevin]

Happy Thought: I went to my parents place last night. I got all the old family videos with me dancing on them from when I was little, as well as all the medals/ribbons/certificates I got when I was younger. As soon as I have time I'll transfer the videos from VHS to CD.

I'll post a picture of the medals and whatnot, as well as what each one was for. :)

[Swing Kitten]

:banana: MY PLAY IS OPEN!!!! :banana:

That's great SK! How's it going by the way?

Actually quite well... the set turned out quite nice and since it's open... it's DONE!! heeeheeeeheee silly directors can't change their minds once a show is open!

[pygmalion]

I hope you get some down time before you have to start your next set design.

[salsachinita]

Finally got my appitite back & actually slept for most of the afternoon.

I have been finding it hard to eat, sleep & concentrate for some time. I have been relying on my salsa fix to get by (but I seem to be needing more & stronger hits these days)..........addictions......?

:roll: Who.....? Me......?

[pygmalion]

I hope you're doing okay, salsachinita. :? 8)

[salsachinita]

I hope you're doing okay, salsachinita. :? 8)

Thanks, Jenn. The saga continues........some days are easier than others. Salsa is my salvation.......but in an indirect way, the cause of my deepest pain.......

[Swing Kitten]

this is my 1400th post!

[SDsalsaguy]

The saga continues........some days are easier than others. Salsa is my salvation.......but in an indirect way, the cause of my deepest pain.......
*HUGS* salsachinita... now and always.

[salsachinita]

*HUGS* salsachinita... now and always.

Thanks...... :friend:! I will get over it soon.

[pygmalion]

And more hugs from me. I hope it'll be better soon.

[salsachinita]

And more hugs from me. I hope it'll be better soon.

Thanks sweetie........... :D

[pygmalion]

Random thought. Martha Stewart was convicted on all counts today. I honestly used to think I'd be happy to see her go to jail, but I'm not. I hope they're lenient with her -- maybe a halfway house, or something.


Random thought. I talked to the president of my USABDA chapter today. He said he hadn't been to DF in over a year. What a surprise he has coming, when he checks us out again. Things have changed. Big time. And for the better. :D 8)

[pygmalion]

Random thought. I've made 301 DF posts in the past 8.3 days. That's a lot. Maybe I should take a break this weekend. ... Nah!

[peachexploration]

I just saw a couple of eight-year olds do mambo. They were sooooo cute! Much better than me! :D The young lady could do spins like nobody's business and the young man was as smooth and sleek as ever. I feel like a proud Auntie! :lol: :lol:

[Swing Kitten]

that's adorable peach!

[pygmalion]

Happy (and not so random) thought. SDsalsaguyis probably done at least part of his comp by now. I hope all went well. At least he got a chance to work through the nerves. 8)

[danceguy]

Yea Pygmalion, I'm very eager to hear how it went...I hope he took a few pictures! :D

[peachexploration]

Random thought. Martha Stewart was convicted on all counts today. I honestly used to think I'd be happy to see her go to jail, but I'm not. I hope they're lenient with her -- maybe a halfway house, or something.

Yeah, I'm actually one of her fans. No, she should not have lied but there are worse crimes and certainly she is not the only on Wall Street who has done this. :? Punishment is warranted but jail, hmmm.....I think we should send Kobe Bryant instead. 8)

[peachexploration]

I just got my new Salsa DVD's. Boy do they rock! These moves are awesome! Okay, I'm a little excited, can you tell...... :lol:

[Swing Kitten]

today I was told that I have much more personality than resonates from me :?: thanks :?:

she made it sound like a compliment but something in me's not so sure!

[danceguy]

SK,

Next time someone says that to you, give them a good slap across the face! That'll show em' a little personality! :D

[salsachinita]

give them a good slap across the face! That'll show em' a little personality! :D

:lol: :lol: :lol:

What's with the violence tendencies, SG? (see also: "Things you do by yourself when nobody is around")

Just teasing......

[danceguy]

Ah Shelley, you know I would never hit someone in anger...MA teaches us to become less violent, and so I have become. Back in my college days I did kick someone's door in (and a few walls)...umm...long story, but trust me, they deserved it! :P

In fact, before I got into dancing, one of my Qi Gong teachers used to have a "free dance" time in class and a couple of folks would break out drums and we'd just go wild.

People usually never got near me...I had my own style of dancing...but it involved lots of punches and kicks...come to think of it probably would have been lethal to anyone seeking a partner dance. :shock:

[SDsalsaguy]

This is my 4,000th DF post!!! :bouncy::bouncy::bouncy:

[danceguy]

Look out Pygmalion! You've got some competition! :D

[SDsalsaguy]

Nope, Jenn's still *way* out of my league! :lol:

[Sagitta]

I found a place with a fast internet connection in Goa, India. Expensive at a dollar an hour though!!

[pygmalion]

I'm glad you found a place. That way, you can get your DF fix every so often. A dollar an hour is a lot, though. :?

[peachexploration]

What is up! It's a bit brisk today :?: and after an 85 degree weekend average in Orlando. And, I forgot my jacket. Buurrrr! :doh:

[pygmalion]

Yup. 67 for a high. Eek! :shock:

[Sagitta]

90 plus over here. :)

Have been checking Indian dancing on TV. Pretty cool. All sorts of dance styles fused into the traditional dance. :)

[Pacion]

Pygmalion said, on another thread: Have computer, will Google.

I wonder if Pygmalion is the most experienced Googler (if such a noun exists :lol: )

[Swing Kitten]

First day of spring break and it's snowing-- :?

[KevinL]

I just copied the phone numbers out of my cell phone. In case I ever lose it, I'll be glad to have the back up.

Of the 27 people I've got programmed into my phone, there are 12 different area codes. (As a frame of reference, the entire state of Vermont only has one area code.)

I've got friends and relatives all over the country, and that's a good thing, 8^).

Kevin

[salsachinita]

For the life of me, I really can't remember life (as we know it) pre-mobile/cell phone days :? :roll: :wink: .......

All my contacts (natinally & internationall....mostly salsa related, what else?) are in my phone.
:idea: It's a good idea to write them somwhere :idea:

[salsachinita]

Random thought: I am wearing my rollerblades around the house right now.

This is my new goal: Learn to rollerblade. Need to work on my balance & thigh muscles to improve my salsa spins......coz right now I suck at them :oops: !

[danceguy]

Rollerblading eh? Hmm, we really need to get you some Gongfu lessons Shelley! That will give you the tone you need, and then you can learn to beat people up too! :D

I'm just kidding about the beating up part (well, sort of!) :P

[Swing Kitten]

I danced well tonight

leads complimenting my following (always nice)

the band leader asked me for more song suggestions :D

I had a nice long chat with a good friend I adore

all in all it was a good day... I only wish I got to see Boo tonight!

[NeoDevin]

... I only wish I got to see Boo tonight!

What about me? You don't wish you got to see me? :(

[salsachinita]

I danced well tonight

leads complimenting my following (always nice)



Fantastic, SK!

I had one of those nights too :D .

Sometimes all you need in a little encouragements/compliments from perfect strangers (so you know that they are not biased :wink: ) to restore your faith in mankind (of the male gender :roll: :lol: 8) ).

:banana: La Chinita back in da house :banana:

[danceguy]

What about me? You don't wish you got to see me?

Nope, take a bow Neo. :wink:

[salsachinita]

Just a thought: Salsa forum needs new topics.

I can't think of any right now.......

[pygmalion]

Huh!?! Salsa forum needs no such thing! How is ballroom ever going to catch up? :roll: :wink: :lol:

[SDsalsaguy]

Huh!?! Salsa forum needs no such thing! How is ballroom ever going to catch up? :roll: :wink: :lol:
Or Swing? Or AT? :shock: :lol:

[Sabor]

salsa rules! :banana:

"why call it dance when u can call it salsa?" 8)

[Swing Kitten]

Sometimes all you need in a little encouragements/compliments from perfect strangers (so you know that they are not biased :wink: ) to restore your faith in mankind (of the male gender :roll: :lol: 8) ).

I'm not sure I'd take it that far chinita! It will take more than that to restore my faith in the male of the species ;)

and of course that includes you NoeDevin :P