fire starter.
05 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
in dance, misc Tags: dance, just for fun, pet peeves
my sister and i realized that together, we’ve come up with various dance terms to define certain moves or situations. as dancers we’ve seen plenty of AMAZING dancers, teachers, and pieces. however, we’ve also seen our fair share of repetitive numbers as well. usually we use these terms when looking at dances on youtube or talking about pet peeves in dance. here are the few we’ve come up with so far, and we’ll update if we come up with more!
also, we are aware these are so far “pet peevey” terms. we will also make a list of “good” terminology as well. =)
- One Kick Wonder: self explanatory… a person who can only lift only one leg (either right or left, not both) and/or feels the need to fill most of their dance with extensions. are extensions hard? yes. do they indicate strength and flexibility? yes! do we need to see it 25 times in 2 minutes? NO.
- Fouette Frenzy: the abundance of fouettes/turns. similar to One Kick Wonder, as it is also a “trick” that can be dangerously overused. turns are indeed something difficult to master, and i appreciate the ability to pirouette with great respect. but i really don’t need to see you do fifteen separate pirouette combinations if it sacrifices the rest of your choreography.
- Style Whiplash: when the style of a dance dramatically changes within a dance, then goes back to its original style again (jazz becomes contemporary, then goes back to jazz). rarely happens but it’s possible.
- Emotional Tricks: when extremely emotional and lacking choreography is combined with One Kick Wonder and/or Fouette Frenzy. often found in lyrical when dancers are supposed to be emotionally deep, but then suddenly break out into turns.
- Hamburger Hands
- Dead Hands/Willow Tree: when arms/hands are especially weak and are not held with any effort whatsoever, leaving a “sad willow tree” look. bonus points if this then affects the dancer’s ability to complete the solo successfully.
- Permaflex: when feet never seem to point the whole time the dancer was performing… ever. doesn’t necessarily have to be a flexed foot, but a relaxed foot counts.
- Table Arabesque: when a dancer is unable to maintain her posture while lifting her leg in arabesque, so she falls forward, creating a table shape.
- Secobesque: an arabesque that never really reaches fully behind the dancer, rather it is diagonal; the in between of second and arabesque.
- Tears Equals Talent: when a dancer actually cries on stage and is applauded for her “powerful emotion”.
- The Bailer: when a dancer bails on a trick or movement. best seen in pointe solos where you knew she was supposed to be up on her box but bailed last minute.
- Dear God, Let The Music Stop Working: when you can tell a dancer just hates this so much and you know they just want to get offstage. now. this one is actually sad though. =(
- Forever Duckface: you know when your mom told you to not make silly faces, or else one day it’d be stuck like that? believe her, because it can happen.
- Flowery Fingers: no, your fancy hands alone do not count as body expression.
if you guys have any “dance terms” you use then please share! =)
go to the city.
22 Sep 2011 Leave a Comment
in misc Tags: classes, driving, exam, i am beyond strange, n license, pass, spot that reference, success, tests, unexplainable
i took my final driving lesson today before taking my N test.
(this post is gonna be a long one…)
can’t get enough of your love.
18 Sep 2011 Leave a Comment
in misc Tags: love, people, quiz, relationships, stolen from tumblr
Who do you like and Why?
haha, i will never tell. actually to be honest i’m pretty on the fence but i think i’ve changed a lot this year, and so my relationship with that person doesn’t function the same way it did before. so the feelings i have are a bit different, and i’m not sure i’d call it romantic and “love” exactly, at this moment.
Have you ever been in love? If yes, how many times, and how do you know it was love?
yes. twice. i’ve had crushes a lot but when you’re in love, you just know. there are no words to describe it properly. there’s a different intensity and dedication that goes into it.
Longest relationship you’ve ever been in, and why did it end?
the only relationship i’ve been in was for three months. i ended it for personal reasons. =P
Have you ever changed for someone, if yes, how?
i have but not to very extreme degrees. i used to just agree and go along with just about anything she said, but i didn’t change my appearance or anything. though, looking back, i don’t even recognize that behaviour… i wouldn’t do that now.
Pretend I’m your ex, what do you want to say to me?
hope you’re doing well.
Have you ever been cheated on?
i don’t think so.
Have you ever cheated?
no.
Would you date someone who’s known for cheating, if yes why?
only if a long term relationship wasn’t what i was looking for. i can enjoy a person for what they can give, right?
What’s the most important part of a relationship?
trust and honesty
Do you like to be in serious relationships or just flings?
right now i’m not looking for a serious relationship… so, flings i guess.
When you are dating someone do you believe in going on “breaks”?
um, no. i believe in taking a day to breathe if you’ve just fought, but not “breaks”. then again i’ve never been there.
How many people have you ever hooked up with?
none. =D
What’s one thing you regret saying or not saying, doing or not doing in a previous relationship?
i regret not giving as much time as i could’ve, but i also know that it wouldn’t have been much more than i did give. it just wouldn’t be possible. dance is my relationship right now…
What age do you think is appropriate for kids to start having sex?
it’s not so much age but maturity, but i feel like anything under 15 seems a bit young to me personally =/ i don’t wanna judge though.
Do you believe in the phrase, “Age is just a number?” Why or why not?
yes and no. i think there’s a limit to this when it comes to long term relationships. we want different things in our lives at different ages, you know?
What about “Love at first sight”? Why or why not?
no. attraction, yes, but love is something that grows.
Turn on’s?
laughter/humour, confidence, dynamics, goal setting, athleticism, a sense of completeness, understanding… physical/shallow traits i like? eyes, skin, a great smile that lights up the room, the usual. =D
Turn off’s?
neediness, not laughing often, self centeredness, not trying at all, mood swings, and i hate drama the most. just don’t, i don’t have time for it… physical/shallow traits, i don’t really have much because confidence plays a huge role in attractiveness.
What do you consider a deal breaker?
disrespect. or, saying dance is a silly thing to spend all my time/money on. that’s like asking to receive a verbal beatdown…
How do you know it’s time to end a relationship?
if i’m just not feeling it anymore, if they’ve broken my trust, etc… i’m pretty reasonable when it comes to that. i won’t end it over something stupid.
Are you currently in a relationship? If yes, for how long? If no, how long have you been single?
haha, no. i’m single as can be, have been since february.
Do you think people who have dated can stay friends?
i used to strongly think no, but now i think they can if they both don’t have those feelings anymore.
Do you think people should date their friends?
why not…? if you both like each other…
How many relationships have you had?
one. haha… two if you count ballet. three if you count starbucks.
Do you think love can last forever?
not always, but some love does.
Do you believe love can conquer all things?
yes.
Would you break up with someone your parents didn’t approve of?
my parents are pretty reasonable people. i think if they didn’t approve of them, i would try to understand why before breaking up/staying together out of spite.
If you could go back in time and give yourself one piece of advice about dating what would it be?
don’t be so pressured to be someone you’re not, because it only hurts you and others.
Do you think long distance relationships can work? Why or why not?
i think so! if it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be, right? =)
What do you notice first about another person?
smile. i can kinda sense an aura about a person too, you know?
Do gay, lesbians, bisexuals or transgender people bother you?
well i sure hope not. that’d be awkward for me to live with, wouldn’t it? ;)
it’s she who holds her tongue…
10 Sep 2011 Leave a Comment
in misc Tags: driving, good times, lessons, spot that reference, teachers
since july, i’ve been taking driving lessons. i thought it would be best to take lessons after all my competitions are over and then take my N test in the fall, so that i’m prepared and will pass for sure. so with my lessons nearly coming to an end, it left me reflecting on the past month or two, driving with my teacher every week!
i remember the first class going nearly horrible, and i wasn’t even sure how my driving ended up being so bad. i didn’t think of myself as a bad driver, but i guess i was missing a lot of “little things” that definitely make a big picture. i guess being nervous for the first lesson and actually being in a lesson rather than a normal driving setting revealed a lot of my mistakes. but this was all good, because at least i knew where i stood and what i had to correct! plus, i really liked my teacher (we’ll call him T!) a lot. he was patient and funny too.
as my classes went on, i got a lot better. my driving was smoother and i was more confident. but i found it interesting how much i talk during my lessons.
no, not to the point where i’m not even paying attention anymore, and it doesn’t affect my driving negatively… i mean like, i have full blown conversations while in the car with T. i’m not sure what makes me talk so much, because usually i’m not that much of a chatter box unless i’m around my friends. but he hears just about everything i think in my head. is that weird? i’ll talk about dance, and how much i want to be in the dance world. and i talk about having to approach that dream like it’s already in your hands. and i talk about friends and family, and my own weird quirks when it comes to life and driving. and from reading it now, you’re probably thinking, “man, you’re strange. why would you blurt out all these things when you don’t even know him?” but somehow it fits! it doesn’t seem out of place to say these things in the car during lessons. he doesn’t seem to mind at all, at least i think he doesn’t!
and then he said last week that we only have two lessons left. i actually (internally) sighed and frowned. i was disappointed that it’ll be over soon.
i had ballet class with heather yesterday, and (as a quick sidenote!) things were going amazingly well. i was nailing everything in class that day! but anyway, as i was putting on my pointe shoes, i asked heather what it all meant, regarding my driving lessons… because i couldn’t explain it in my head why i was going to miss my driving teacher, other than i like talking to him.
“it’s confusing i guess.” i said. i could say i know him, but at the same time i don’t really know him. she said that it’s normal, because when people are in your life you get used to seeing them, even if you’re not super close or anything.
“that’s why when someone leaves a workplace, you’re still sad, even if you weren’t friends. because you know you won’t see them around anymore and it’ll just be different; their energy won’t be there. so, it’s fine to miss them.”
so i guess i only have two more conversations left until it ends!
very first.
28 Aug 2011 1 Comment
in misc
everyone! follow @clammeh on twitter. she correctly guessed a reference in one of my posts. =)
spot that reference!
20 Aug 2011 Leave a Comment
in misc Tags: games, memes, movies, music, pop culture, references, tv
i’ve noticed lately that many of my posts have references to movies, tv, music etc… either in the post title or in the content.
successfully spot a reference and you get a virtual hug! =D
or maybe i’ll follow you on twitter and add you to my “blogs i follow”. something to that extent =) it’s just a for fun thing i guess. happy searching!
not again!
25 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment
in misc
i know, i know… disappearing again.
i won’t be updating my blog for two weeks. however there’s still lots i have to write about, so i’ll be jotting down all my thoughts during that time and then posting it later. i’ve always got so much on my mind you know, so even if i can’t update my life is still racing! =)
it’s nothing too big. don’t worry. be back soon.
love, kaela
take a bite of my heart.
25 May 2011 Leave a Comment
in misc Tags: answers, questions, quiz, survey
i don’t have a brother.
because not everyone is single like i am OKAY?
yes
8am. no where to go this morning.
nope! =)
six/twenty.
04 May 2011 Leave a Comment
in misc, photos Tags: braces, teeth, update
i’m roughly six/seven months through my braces treatment. my original diagnosis was 20 months.
i’m pretty excited at how far it’s come along! i’ve still got some straightening to do, particularly with the bottom teeth, but i can’t wait! i’m surprised at how short it’s actually been and how far i have to go still… crossing my fingers for the braces to come off faster than expected but hey, i’m not the orthodontist. they know what’s best for my smile! =)
to celebrate or not to celebrate?
14 Feb 2011 Leave a Comment
in friends and family, misc Tags: dates, love, romance, sweethearts, valentines day
i have never really celebrated valentines day. in fact, around the age of twelve, i decided it was quite a silly thing.
over time, i’ve grown to realize that it’s not about finding someone to be with on valentines. having a date doesn’t make the day special, and being single doesn’t make the day awful. it’s really about spending time with those you love, whether it be friends or family, and yes, your sweetie too. i think many people get too caught up in what valentines day is supposed to mean. to me, it means surrounding yourself with love, not flaunting your date like it’s a brand new car.
so do i celebrate valentines day? i guess you could say that i do, because i’m around everyone i love. but you could also say that i don’t, because i believe that if you really want to treat your sweetie out to a nice dinner or flowers, why are you only doing it because it’s valentines? ;)
spoil them and everyone else around you because you love them with all your heart, not because it’s february 14th. <3
i hope this post doesn’t sound too cynical, folks. i wish everyone around the world a happy valentines. =)
don’t i still live for you?
03 Feb 2011 Leave a Comment
in misc Tags: annie lennox, cold, love
just a short post for today. thought i’d share the song that’s stuck in my head. =)
reminds me of you…
birthmarks.
10 Jan 2011 Leave a Comment
in misc, your thoughts? Tags: cardgamesftw, favourite shows, mmm mmm mmm mmm, movies, music, tv, ygotas, yugioh, yugioh the abridged series
i have a couple new favourites to share with you guys today!
firstly, CardGamesFTW got his channel back after being suspended again on youtube. glad to have you back, Martin! he uploaded a video called Crash Test Yami, which covers this song. ever since listening to the original, i’ve realized it’s my new favourite song! i can’t stop listening to it for some reason. i think it’s strangely beautiful, actually. (of course, the cover is funny too, haha. =P)
secondly, i also have a new favourite show. around every major “break” in the year (christmas, spring break, etc) mom and i go searching for new shows to watch. because i dance until late at night, it’s hard to keep up with shows from week to week, so we now watch stuff on netflix or apple tv. so far we’ve found great shows like dexter, six feet under, and true blood.
now, we’re hooked on huff! it’s about a psychiatrist who has a mid-life crisis after one of his patients commit suicide. i cannot BELIEVE it was cancelled, but, i am only on season one and i have no idea what’s in store for season two. maybe it wasn’t as great, who knows. at this point though, i love it. =) i can’t find any good clips or trailers/promos right now, but if i do, i’ll post one.
sew my heart back together.
09 Jan 2011 2 Comments
in friends and family, misc, your thoughts? Tags: good deeds, karma, moving on, new years resolutions
last year, i spent a lot of time damaging myself.
things were going great, but in my mind i could do nothing but think doubtful thoughts. and on the outside, i could do nothing but surround myself with poison. it was like for a moment last january, my instincts had shut off and before i knew it, it was too late; i was already sipping in the poison and it was all over me, and all inside me. it was very sad and though i don’t regret it, i think that one of my choices last year was the worst one i’ve ever made.
but it’s a new year, a fresh start! and i’m very happy to say, i am poison-less. sans poison. i feel totally new (again) and i’m ready to face the world with a whole new strength alongside me. every year gets better, after all. i’m very grateful for all the friends and family that surround me today and without them, i don’t think i would have healed as quickly as i have. =)
i don’t like making new years resolutions usually, because i find i always become disappointed when i don’t meet them. however, i’m positive i can do it this time! so, my resolutions are:
- to write more posts! not just about every day stuff, but short stories and poems too.
- to do a small good deed every day, and a big giant one every month (anonymously).
- to give someone flowers this year. yes brett, you inspired me on this one!
- to eat healthier.
- to write more thank you notes/cards. many people do good things, but are often not thanked for it. they deserve something in return, even if it’s as little as a flowery post-it! =)
- to stick with the schedule that i’ve given myself in my agenda.
those are the major ones for now! =) have a good evening, readers. <3
EDIT: reading back on this, i’ve noticed it sounds like i was an alcoholic for a brief period of my life, at least that how it sounded to me!! so just clarifying, that’s not what i meant. XD
