Whee!!! I rode Isis for the first time sincer her surgery. Granted, it wasn’t much or for very long, but it was still sitting on her back… She moves so differently from Rajiyyah. Rajiyyah’s steps are more upright, more bounce. Isis reaches with her shoulder and strides out like a thoroughbred a full hand taller than her. So at the end of an excellent workout, I rode bareback. And found heaven =) Related...
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Writing for Games
Reading Slashdot during lunch and found an article on writing for games. Now this sounds like fun! A way to combine hobbies of writing fiction, technical writing, and playing games. Interview with game writer Related Images:
Continue reading...Kids and Jitters
The best way to quell pre-performance jitters is to go to the barn. While horses make some people nervous, they are my sanity. If I’m upset, just touching Isis is usually enough to calm me down. I dragged my dance instructor today to the barn. She didn’t mind because she also has horses. (In fact, her mare is my mare’s aunt.) We had about two hours before we had to head back to...
Continue reading...Extended Practise, Part 2
One lady from my class met me at my house to practise the choreography for Saturday. My instructor also came over. We had a nice evening with some snacks and a good grilling on the dance. We must have gone through it seven or eight times. I’ve taken a variety of dance classes: folk, ballet, jazz, a little tap, ballroom, and belly dance. I took ballet, jazz, and tap when I was little....
Continue reading...Doctor Who meets Chain Saw Massacre
According to an article on The Register, Netflick’s copies of series 2 DVDs of Doctor Who have a major error. Viewers enjoying “New Earth,” the first episode in series 2, are periodically treated to scenes from Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Apparently, only the DVDs from Netflicks are effected. Yeehaw! I’ve gotta rent those from Netflick! Related Images:
Continue reading...Dance Class Tonight
Off to dance class! We have only a few more days before the performance at Earth Fare. I’m a little nervous. I’ve missed two lessons because I was in Las Vegas visiting Mom last week. She kept me really busy, so not a lot of time to practise. I had the best intentions… but you know how that goes. I may ask if my instructor is available to do an additional practise session...
Continue reading...Gun shot
It is about 2:00 AM. I just heard the first gun shot in my otherwise quiet neighborhood. This is very surreal. The last time I lived in an area where there were gun shots, they were from hunters tracking dear or other game. The time before that was when I lived in Durham. I rented an apartment one block off of Duke’s East Campus. Onslow Street. The first place I rented after graduation....
Continue reading...Dance Class, Extended Edition
Today we had an extra practise for dance class. Three hours! This has been one of those amazingly full days. Knitting group in the morning from 10-2, dance from 3-7, and then work at home from 8:00 until whenver I fall over. We’re working on two choreographies: one that we’ve been learning over the holidays and a new one that only half of the troup knows. These are both fun dances. Even though...
Continue reading...Bliss at the Barn
Finally! For the first time since I got sick, I worked Rajiyyah. She was full of herself but we made some major advances. We didn’t get to ride, but I did work her in light side reins and the bit. Something spooked her during the workout and she bolted in an arc around the lunge line. She calmed down quickly, but it made me glad that I always lunge her before getting on....
Continue reading...Belly Dance Class!
Finally, after a month, I made it back to dance class tonight! Imagine my surprise to learn that our next recital is in two weeks!! EEP! We’re still learning a new choreography to Madura’s Isdes. Fun fusion song. We might also do another dance to Bakara (not sure who that song is by). It’s fun, though. I’m really enjoying it. The people in the class are great, some times goofy but all having...
Continue reading...Stuff + Fan = Mess
One of those weeks. Roof is still leaking. The kitties are going in places where they shouldn’t and leaving presents. I heard something running around in the attic. I was convinced it was a squirrel (luckily it was just a loud heating system kicking in). Most nights I have been hearing something loud, like a door shutting, that vibrates the floor. It sounds like someone slamming a door. The kitties all jump up...
Continue reading...Weekend blahs and Ambush
Okay, so I’m incredibly lazy this weekend. I’ve done some work for clients, but mostly I’ve stayed in bed and slept. I am trying to kick this sinus infection and it seems hopeless. It just hangs on, like a leech. On a funny note… Ambush has started playing with this blue strip of rabbit fur. He tosses it in the air and chases after it. Good to see him playing (and sliding across...
Continue reading...Farrier — and progress
The farrier came out this evening. Bad timing: I had forgotten that the farrier appointment conflicted with two classes on Thursday (including belly dance class). Last time the farrier was out, Isis was ouchy in her rear end. She even tried to kick the farrier — unusual for her. The chiropractor was out a few days ago. She focused on Isis using accupuncture and adjustments. When we did Isis’ rear feet, she was...
Continue reading...Evils of Head Colds
This stupid sinus infection has been lingering. I know I should go back to the doctor’s for a different antibiotic. Unfortunately, since it is now pas the new year, I would have to pay on the deductible before my insurance would kick in fully. That means another $100 or so in a month that is bill-heavy. I’m sticking it out with herbs and vitamins. Here’s hoping they kick in and take care of...
Continue reading...Happy New Year’s!
Happy New Years! Just after midnight, a friend of mine called to wish me a happy new year. Several other people at the party also received calls from family and friends. The song on the radio was “Come On baby light my fire.” What does that mean for the new year? Related Images:
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