Well, Since You're Sticking Around

I might as well justify you, anxiety.

Things I'm Happy About Anticipating

Boot Camp Mondays & Wednesdays @ 5:45am

Regulars for Clinic Fridays from 3-7:00pm

Post Secondary being First Priority

Level 4 Pole Tuesdays @ 8:00pm

There, I have acknowledged you, so settle down - hopefully.

I've been following a blog of an adult fitness facility in the US, and particularly one AMAZING pole dancer named Becca Butcher - look her up on YouTube, or Alena Downs - MY pole instructor. Absolutely mind blowing and so inspiring.

My palms look they have been severely sun burned; due to the fact I use my pole at every possible moment.

Last night, as I have mentioned, was my first "performance" for my class. Moments before, my heart was racing, dry mouth, and all of those wonderful stage fright symptoms but it went fabulously and I'm very proud of myself.

I chose to do Tegan & Sara's 'Empty In between' for 2 reasons;

• 1) I adore the song, and (despite what some may assume) it works really well
• 2) It's 1 minute & 30 seconds long and I'm a huge baby who can't handle the pressure beyond that much time passing..

YET

Mind you, I'll play around for my friends and family with no hesitation. There's just something initially frightening about performing for 3 beyond incredibly skilled trainers, one of whom made a career of dancing for 15 years+ and now OWNS the studio.

Then my voice of reason steps in and reminds me - these people WANT me to succeed. And, even if they didn't - for whatever reason - their income is based on my interest and success.

WIN - WIN

Looking forward to the weekend - Friday Night = Watching Strippers with a group of girls from Pole Junkies. I can't tell if more time will be spent admiring or critiquing their pole work.

And Saturday - Checking out Hudson's Pub. :)