Dance Journal Entry 1

I have officially decided to change this blog into my dance and training journal. No one reads this anyways, and besides if someone actually wants to waste their time on reading about my boring life then let em'.

This is week has beyond hectic. St.Paddy's week. One of the busiest and craziest week for an irish dancer. No stop performances at retirement homes and pubs + a senior dancer = blisters, exhaustion and back pain. Waaahhhh... <-- Snooky (Jersey Shore) reference. This week has helped me to become comfortable performing in front of people again, which is good since I am starting to compete in May, but I am looking forward to Friday when it's all over and I can sit in front of my t.v and watch Say Yes to the Dress.

So I need to online my goals for Nationals 2011. My big come back. Back in the day I always did well at Nationals so I guess that's why I picked that major as my come back. Today I was asked what my goal was, and although my mother would love for me to say "to have fun and be happy with the way I danced", it's actually to qualify for Worlds. I have been one spot away from qualifying more than once, and believe me it's uber frustrating. I feel no where near where I need to be if I am going to qualify at Nationals, but I know if I stay on track and focused I can do anything I put my mind to.

I want to be:

NATIONALS WORLD QUALIFIER, NATIONALS WORLD QUALIFIER, NATIONALS WORLD QUALIFIER, NATIONALS WORLD QUALIFIER, NATIONALS WORLD QUALIFIER, NATIONALS WORLD QUALIFIER, NATIONALS WORLD QUALIFIER, NATIONALS WORLD QUALIFIER, NATIONALS WORLD QUALIFIER

Today:

Two shows both at retirement homes and practiced at the studio for 30mins

Just Dance...

So I have totally been neglecting my blogging duties for far too long. Instead of trying to update you all on what's been happening the last few months, I think I'll just start from last friday.

It was my best friend, Emily's, 23rd Birthday this weekend and to celebrate I decided to plan an entire evening of festivites. Our night started at Sneaky Dees one of my favourite restuarants in Toronto, and the only place to go if you want the best Nachos in the world! Sure it's a bit dungy inside and the bathrooms certainly aren't worth visiting but the food is out of this world, and cheap! After fighting for enough seats for everyone to eat we sat down for some Jalapeno Poppers and the Kings Crown Nachos.

Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/groups/sneakydees/

Soooo yummy, and messy... and of course nothing better to wash down Nachos than a couple Coronas.

After Sneakys we grabbed some cabs and headed to London Tap House. When we arrived we recieved some coronas on the house as well as a bottle of "Champagne" (fizzy cheap wine), and a cheese platter (although we did not need the food)! James the promoter was a huge help and definitely hooked us up. We spent the night dancing and drinking Greygoose Vodka, the Birthday Party was a huge success!

I decided to keep the outfit simple. I wanted to be comfortable but sassy at the same time. I wore some cheap patterned tights that I bought at Sirens a year ago, $10 cotton/spandex skirt and cotton v neck both from Forever 21 with a pair of black flats.

That's all for now. I will have to post soon about all the exciting things going on at the moment... Going back to school in JANUARY! Woo hoo!

It's been busy

It's been so long Mr.Blog... My deepest apologies...

I was feeling a little artistic today so I thought I would work on a couple self portraits. Not sure if I like my expression in this one. I'm kind of lazy eyed... but there's a bit of mystery behind it which I'm into.

I promise I will be updating soon with something a little bit more exciting.

Much love.

This weeks favourite outfits

One shirt 2 different looks.

Yesterday it was freezing out. I love fall for the layered style but I'm not ready for coats and runnynoses! I kept warm yesterday with my scarf Emily brought me back from Taiwan last December. It's huge, and definitely one of my favourite accessories.

Second outfit I wore for my interview today at Mendocino. Although I didn't get the job, due to lack of availability, I think my outfit was the perfect mix of class and trendiness.

Hope you're keeping warm. Throw on your favourite scarf and go grab a latte from Starbucks!

Headin to Starbucks

I decided to take a bit of a break today after hours of applying for work and editing resumes. I took the 10 minute walk down to Bloor west village and got myself an Iced coffee from Starbucks. I'm such a Starbucks junkie.

Here's the outfit I decided to wear. I bought the t-shirt dress from Costa Blanca for only $19.95 last week, and the necklace is from Forever 21.

Buskerfest '10

For years now, every August, I have seen posters plastered all over the subway and the streets for Buskerfest. I had a basic understanding that it was a bunch of street performers on Front performing crazy tricks, but I had no idea how much fun it could be, even alone! I was looking for something to do Friday afternoon and decided I would head downtown and check it out since it was free. My first impression when I walked threw the gates was a man balancing a lawnmower on his chin while people threw lettuce at him. How much better can you get?

Here are some of my favourites of the festival.

Saurus

from the Netherlands

Shoehorn

from the US

a one man show... tap dances while playing the sax!

And last but certainly not least my absolute favourite...

Kim Churchill

from Australia

An amazing singer and performer. I highly recommend checking out his next show in Toronto at the Horseshoe Tavern on Sept. 1. THAT'S THIS WEDNESDAY! Believe me if you go you will buy his CD! Plus he's cute.

I would highly recommend you check out the festival next year if you've never gone before. It's also a great opportunity to get some artsy photos. I don't have a decent camera or I might have snapped some up.

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.

Peace and Love.

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