Choreographing a Public Space

Gift Cards - Meant to be Spent

2012-02-13T20:50:00.005-06:00

I have absolutely no need for such a beautiful dress, but gift cards must be put to use.

Almost-Full Moon

2012-02-06T20:51:00.002-06:00

Resolution Update

2012-02-01T21:24:00.000-06:00

January is over, and February is here. Things are moving quickly. Things happen all at once. Things that keep me busy keep me hopeful.

One goal – play Rachel Corrie and go to Palestine – is coming along more quickly than I expected. Not the playing Rachel Corrie part because learning and staging and planning a show are all things I still need to figure out how to accomplish, but the trip seems to be shaping up nicely. People want to help, and I am so thankful for that. An application for funding should be in my next week, and then I’ll know what other steps I need to take.

Breathing breathing.

Another goal – be in another dance performance – was offered to me tonight. A lovely lovely choreographer/friend needed another person last-minute for her show in a few weeks, and I jumped on it. Time to start stretching!

Breathing breathing.

The third – get into a running/dancing schedule – has been easier than I expected. I’m running just about every day, and I can feel my body getting stronger. Some days are easier than others, and I am proud of myself.

Breathing breathing.

Looking forward to spring weather and February’s chaos and more movement!

I feel like I am:

2012-01-21T00:18:00.001-06:00

In the woods in the fall as the sun is going down, when you wrap your scarf around your neck a little tighter and shove your hands in your pockets a little deeper.

More food fotos

2012-01-21T00:17:00.001-06:00

Chinese cooking, day 2:

Mussels with black bean sauce

Fresh mango pudding

Cooking Adventure: Chinese

2012-01-19T19:46:00.005-06:00

Spicy Sichuan Fish

Potato Balls with Spicy Sauce

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Awake and Asleep

2012-01-10T20:46:00.000-06:00

The fan in your room was turned on even in the winter
While you tucked yourself into the down comforter
Pushing to your sides three pillows
That would mold to the shape of your body.

Then came a moment that you couldn't tell.
And then your phone buzzed and startled you awake.

Haiku for Night Walking

2012-01-10T20:40:00.001-06:00

I shiver again.
A breeze tickles my neck as
I come back to earth.

Buy My Words

2012-01-08T19:33:00.003-06:00

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I am a dreamer of strange dreams

2012-01-04T12:05:00.003-06:00

I am a dreamer of strange dreams. Of these I have no control.

I was having Christmas with relatives in a small house that felt like the country but looked like the city. Our family and friends were in the other room watching tv together. Mark and I were in the tiny kitchen washing dishes and more than a few times, our arms or knees or elbows brushed against one another. Eventually, we made eye contact when this happened instead of keeping them to ourselves, and we continued without worry. I was drying a bowl in front of the sink when he grabbed me around the waist to pick me up and move me to the corner of the little kitchen so I wouldn’t be taking up so much space. He sat down in the kitchen nook, but his arm around my waist lingered there, and mine on his shoulder. We were laughing and talking about something and he finally said, “So are you just going to admit that you love me already?” and I said, “Would it be okay for me to do that?” He said yes, so I laughed and smiled and nuzzled his head. He continued to smile and laugh, and he told me that he loved me, too — why did I think he was so nervous about spending time with me and relating to me and making me happy? I said, “You always make me so happy.”