 Hello from the deep dark forest of Northern California! I am enjoying the springtime vibes and hope you are too. Please enjoy some new pictures in my fabulous faux assuit created by Melodia Designs. Her clothes are truly an inspiration! I've created an entirely separate page dedicated exclusively to pictures of peeps in assuit. I include myself of course, but there are other pics of famous beauties from vintage Hollywood and a few dancing queens. I will be adding more to this page over time. The pictures of Jamila Salimpour are particularly inspiring for me because when I saw them for the first time I realized I could be a tribal belly dancer AND WEAR BLACK. When I started dancing I was nervous about the belly dance aesthetic. I was in love with the dancing but the costumes did not speak to me, and I knew I did not want to wear lots of bright colors on the stage. After seeing Jamila (she took my breath away) I knew I would be alright. She gave me the courage to take the plunge and start weekly lessons. I"m so grateful!
Darkly Sparkly  This picture is a visual representation of my goals for the new year. I I never make resolutions because I feel they are silly, but my goal is to remain on my minimalist journey. So far, so good. I have identified as a minimalist since the early 2000's when I got rid of my book collection which was over 3,000 volumes. That was my first step and it was incredibly liberating. Over the years, I have slowly decluttered and reshaped my perspective on consumerism and capitalism and various other lofty ideas. In the last few years, minimalism has been a hot topic online and is now a trend! There are tons of videos on Youtube, multiple talks on TED.com and many insightful and inspiring websites. I am especially inspired by the minimalist youtubers (is that a word? oh well, it is now). Minimalism spills over into every corner and facet of my life. For instance, I started out with the goal of more space in my living room to dance, and now I make healthier food choices because of minimalism! When I go out to restaurants I allow myself to have whatever I want, but at home I simply do not buy meat anymore. All my meals at home are vegetarian. This is a huge step for me and I feel so much better in body, mind, and spirit. I am greatly inspired by Jenny Mustard, a vegan minimalist who makes beautiful and creative videos. I watch her almost every morning with my one, precious cup of coffee. Sometimes I watch certain videos over and over again, just to keep the minimalist lifestyle fresh in my mind. Minimalism is a personal, daily practice that can be accessible to anyone who desires a healthy, intentional lifestyle. I encourage you to research and experiment with this wonderful way of living. 
Stunningly beautiful TED talk. He talks about the serpentine movements of Khmer classical dance and I feel such a kinship with him! We as belly dancers really strive for that serpentine look and style. I am very humbled and inspired by this video. Enjoy!
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