Category Archives: the Body

Prenatal yoga: it’s not for babies

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

So it turns out that I really like prenatal yoga. Which is a surprise considering how I feel about yoga. I like it for good and bad reasons. The Good Reasons: Prenatal yoga, or a least the class I’m taking, … Continue reading →

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saying Laterz to Smirnoff

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

Ok so back in early April, it was time to return after my two-week invasive medical test recovery break to take one last ballet class and break the news to Smirnoff. Which I knew was gonna be rough. But whatevs! … Continue reading →

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Putting ballet in the corner

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

Had an appointment with the midwives back in March, This was the appointment where they ask a million questions about family history and health, like: Do you smoke? ew, never Do you drink?before I got pregnant, yeah, but not since … Continue reading →

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Adult Beginner, where have you been?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Gentle Reader, you may have noticed that I’ve been away from the blog lately, and I’m not going to apologize because suck it that’s why, But if you’re interested, here’s what I’ve been up to: December Started taking pre-natal vitamins … Continue reading →

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love/hate

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Today’s agro knuckle tattoos inspired by Gelsey Kirkland’s Dancing On My Grave

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It’s still winter, you guys

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

Even here in southern California. Some things about taking The Ballet in The Winter Time suck: it’s cold, the Adult Beginner is even less flexible than usual, one of my legwarmers has gone missing and I won’t wear the other … Continue reading →

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Sports Massage omg

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Gentle Reader, I had a massage yesterday unlike any massage I’ve ever had in my entire life. Just for comparison, here are the massages I have had in my life: The Fancy Lady Spa Massage. You know, with aroma-therapeutic massage … Continue reading →

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Ok but am I gonna *look* like a ballerina?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

So, how’s this for crazy: Two people named Victoria commented/asked a question the other day. Two! Two Victorias! In one day! Two Victorias! And even crazier, the Two Victorias had similar things to say. Victorias In Tandem! Co-Victoria Questioning! Great … Continue reading →

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My new bff: the Tennis Ball

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

Ok so I’ve been toting these tennis balls around in my dance bag for like evar, after reading somewhere that Real Ballerinas tote tennis balls around in their bags, And every now and then after class I might pull one … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis: relax and get over it.

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

So, went to the doctor this morning. Because, like, on Tuesday I was standing at my cutting table, you know, not lifting a heavy costume or anything, just standing, explaining a project to a stitcher and, like, I just shifted … Continue reading →

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