Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Basel

July 30, 2017 ~ Dork ~ 7 Comments

I was sitting in my overheated office and musing about how heckin' boring life is without dance when the SO's mom wrote. «I've got two tickets to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater this Friday. You guys wanna go?» A short flurry of texts later, it was determined that the SO would have to pass because … Continue reading Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Basel

Dancing and Blood Donation

July 27, 2017July 27, 2017 ~ Dork ~ Leave a comment

Between work and my adductor trouble, I have completely missed World Blood Donor Day: June 14th. It is common to donate blood in the wake of a disaster, but consider this: people get injured, diagnosed with cancer and operated on every day. Blood does not keep very well: two years is the maximum for frozen … Continue reading Dancing and Blood Donation

Careful What You Wish For

July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 ~ Dork ~ 2 Comments

Does anyone remember how I was all like «Damn, I thought physio would be exercises but it's all massage, so awkward, halp»? Rejoice, my readers, and rejoice, my past self, because the 25 minutes of slightly awkward massage have been replaced by an hour and fifteen minutes of grueling exercise. (Although Mr. Adorable suggested I … Continue reading Careful What You Wish For

How To Cover Up Tattoos With Make-Up

July 21, 2017July 26, 2017 ~ Dork ~ Leave a comment

Since our individuality was not the focus of our piece, we had to tone it down for our big recital. That included removing all jewelry and nail polish – and covering up tattoos. Whether you get tattooed or not is, of course, entirely up to you. For my inked brethren (and for my own future … Continue reading How To Cover Up Tattoos With Make-Up

Ballet Is «Arg»

July 18, 2017July 18, 2017 ~ Dork ~ 5 Comments

Yet another heat wave has made physiotherapy much more pleasant: I learned that I don't have to take my pants off if I don't wear much in the way of pants in the first place. This has made me around 95% more comfortable. The other 5% were taken care of by Mr. Adorable's adorable Austrian … Continue reading Ballet Is «Arg»

Bye-Bye, M. ;(

July 16, 2017July 16, 2017 ~ Dork ~ Leave a comment

Last Thursday was the last ballet class of this term and the last class ever with my beloved ballet teacher, M. She is still studying and working several jobs to support herself, plus participating in performances with her dance company. One of her jobs offered her a better position and a raise, so she will … Continue reading Bye-Bye, M. ;(

Not The Best Place To Get A Massage

July 13, 2017July 18, 2017 ~ Dork ~ 5 Comments

I haven't been able to participate in dance class in forevah. By my calculations, it's been about two months. I get upset at this occasionally, but I'm still grateful that I got to perform on stage despite the injury, so my resentment is only mild to moderate. Physiotherapy is doing a lot to distract me. … Continue reading Not The Best Place To Get A Massage

Dorky Dancing

Learning to hit the floor feet-first, not face-first.