Day 24! Going, going, almost gone :(

I am proud of what I accomplished today but it was a very hard day. It was a very full day... full of successes and disappointments... Reality is like that sometimes. I am very proud of my self for eating well all day! That was a success for sure! I usually eat this way but the last week I got really concerned with what other people think is "healthy"and I ended up losing 5 pounds.. Can't afford the loss. I need the breads and stuff! I need to remember how well I know myself and just go with that!!!DUH! These are the pretty flowers my best friend Emily brought me bc she is definitely my biggest fan ha ha but really she is... If I ever make it on the red carpet she is definitely coming with me :)

 She's as dainty as a daisy....

Daily Practice Session

Technical Concepts - I warmed up before class with some lip trills, goo-goo, gyu, three different ve exercises, la-le-li-lo-lu, la-la-la-la-a-a-a and worked on the octave leap on go to goo.
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Repertoire - When I got done with dance class, I worked on My Life Would Suck Without You, Anastasia, Fame, & a tiny bit on Be Still. About to go over Another 100 People so I can work on the fast words but figured I would post first to be safe!! :P Also listened to tons of American Idiot and other options for class. I like 21 Guns... Looks pretty difficult. Reminds me of Green Day days- those were the best ha ha!!

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Successes – I really like that I feel little more comfortable just speaking the words in my chest voice so that I am not straining or pushing! I have to that for Anastasia, My Life WSWOY, and Fame... Glad they aren't too low for me but just in the very bottom of my range. It is a good place to practice so it can get stronger...

Areas for improvement – I need to work on breathe support and focus... I find myself thinking the sound is just going to come out and so I don't focus on lifting my palette or dropping my larynx... and I know that you can't think about the whole time but I need to turn it into muscle memory.

Notes: I am sick of mediocrity too!
 

Healthy Eating

Meal Description – I had three very healthy meals today.... firstly.... I had two pieces of whole wheat toast with yogurt and half a papaya! Then for lunch I had a tamale salad... aka romaine, cucumber, cabbage, tomato, red bell peppers, and a Greek vinagrette with some tamales chunks (kinda like a taco salad), and I made a homemade asian soupy thing tonight with potstickers and veggies, & rice noodles!

Restaurant or Market – Smiths, Trader Joes, Costco

Rating – #1- **** great start to my day, #2 **** Really great and now I am going to have it often! #3 **** Delicious and very filling!

Dance/Personal Fitness

Date/time - January 24, 2011

Type of class – Jazz

Difficulty Level - Intermediate

Studio and Instructor (Include Photo) – Katie Marshall- It was at Marshall Performing Arts - just made the connection as to why she is so damn amazing!!

What did you most enjoy? – This teacher is one of the most talented, amazing, sweet, silly girls I have ever met... She blew me away with her knowledge and her ability to teach so completely at only 18 years old! She is definitely an inspiration to me. I wish I was 18 again and had grown up learning dance. She was so original and fresh! Great choreography skills! WOW!!

What did you find challenging and why? – I had a really emotional time being in this class because it was hard to see how far behind I am in dance... I wonder how good I will ever be able to be...? I have so much fear and I miss being able to do things with ease... I have learned so much about life through my legs but today was the first time I really felt over aware how handicapped i am... I miss flying across the floor... I miss freedom of movement. I miss not worrying about  the next move but just rushing in with a simple love and feeling of adventure. I need to be taking classes a couple times a week to see if it gets any easier. I have been avoiding this time of my life... I can either make it happen again or I will solidify that I won't be dancing as a career - this is definitely going to be a piece of reality I like to avoid (except on a very shallow level). I am blessed with so much & no I am not feeling sorry for myself just reminiscing and longing for ability.

Observations – The kids in the class do not get the concept of spacing... tons of open space and everyone was huddled on top of each other!