Thursday, May 22, 2008
The Shimmy
Again, I need more fluid arm movement - left arm too stiff - especially when it is supposed to move fluidly with right. Turn step TOO wide - it should look as if my legs are hardly moving. Very happy with my shimmy at the end.
Personal Update
Ok, I'm done playing "Port Royale 2
." I made it up to the level beyond Real Admiral. I did not get all the way to Admiral - I just don't remember what the other Admiral rank was. Once I got businesses going in all regions of the Carribean I got bored - thankfully, since I was spending TOO much time on it trying to increase my wealth and reputation in the 17th century. As the publication I work for heads into high gear for the upcoming deadline, it is best that I focus on wealth and reputation in the 21st century. If only I could make 14 million in 3 hours like I did in the game .....
Ok, since I have to prepare for deadline, there have been a few things I have done and enjoyed lately that I will not have time to do in the next few weeks. Cooking is one of them. Well, I should say healthy or balanced cooking - not cereal and Seinfeld for dinner. Once I get tight into my deadline I may once again (and again) surrender to the siren's call of a $5 one topping pizza, 4-7 pm, (pick-up only) from the pizza parlor just a few corners down. I get mushrooms, onions or hot peppers on it and convince myself I'm eating healthy.
I made chocolate pecan pie yesterday!. It's a favorite shared my my boyfriend and myself. I made it for his birthday last year since he does not like cake. Since then, I have made it quite often; not just for him, but also for his co-workers, our families and our friends. It's soooooo SUPER-DUPER easy!!! Especially if you use a graham cracker or other pre-made crust. Even if you don't have a pre-made crust, my mom gave me the EASIEST recipe for a VERY flaky crust. I made a couple last week for a friend's party and two last night. We almost devoured one between ourselves. 
He took the other one to work. I have a request to make at least three more, so everyone at his job will get an ample slice.
Dance practice - not as much as I'd like to say. If I was due for my first public recital I'd feel pretty guilty about not practicing at least every other day. But I'm just doing this for fun. Yes, I have a conviction to practice and improve for my own sense of fulfilment - but I can not let an activity I took up to releive stress become an additional stressor in my life because I am too harsh judging my progress. Even if I never get good enough to perform, I am still thrilled to enter into the world of this beautiful ancient art form.
." I made it up to the level beyond Real Admiral. I did not get all the way to Admiral - I just don't remember what the other Admiral rank was. Once I got businesses going in all regions of the Carribean I got bored - thankfully, since I was spending TOO much time on it trying to increase my wealth and reputation in the 17th century. As the publication I work for heads into high gear for the upcoming deadline, it is best that I focus on wealth and reputation in the 21st century. If only I could make 14 million in 3 hours like I did in the game .....Ok, since I have to prepare for deadline, there have been a few things I have done and enjoyed lately that I will not have time to do in the next few weeks. Cooking is one of them. Well, I should say healthy or balanced cooking - not cereal and Seinfeld for dinner. Once I get tight into my deadline I may once again (and again) surrender to the siren's call of a $5 one topping pizza, 4-7 pm, (pick-up only) from the pizza parlor just a few corners down. I get mushrooms, onions or hot peppers on it and convince myself I'm eating healthy.
I made chocolate pecan pie yesterday!. It's a favorite shared my my boyfriend and myself. I made it for his birthday last year since he does not like cake. Since then, I have made it quite often; not just for him, but also for his co-workers, our families and our friends. It's soooooo SUPER-DUPER easy!!! Especially if you use a graham cracker or other pre-made crust. Even if you don't have a pre-made crust, my mom gave me the EASIEST recipe for a VERY flaky crust. I made a couple last week for a friend's party and two last night. We almost devoured one between ourselves. 
He took the other one to work. I have a request to make at least three more, so everyone at his job will get an ample slice.Dance practice - not as much as I'd like to say. If I was due for my first public recital I'd feel pretty guilty about not practicing at least every other day. But I'm just doing this for fun. Yes, I have a conviction to practice and improve for my own sense of fulfilment - but I can not let an activity I took up to releive stress become an additional stressor in my life because I am too harsh judging my progress. Even if I never get good enough to perform, I am still thrilled to enter into the world of this beautiful ancient art form.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Another Distraction
Yes, I have been practicing, though not as much as last week. No, I have not recorded any additional videos. With another week with a bit of time to spare before another production schedule for my job, I indulged the child in my and started plaing a very addictive video game.
Yes, I have a confession, I am a part-time gaming geek! No, I did not just buy the new "Grand Theft Auto." I'm not into the fighting/action games. I go nuts for city-building and economic simulation games (even more 'geekier', right?).
The game I am playing now is "Port Royale 2." It's an economic simulation game set in the Carribean in the 17th century. The goal is to trade goods with other islands/countries and build your wealth and reputation. In a few days I have gone from 'cabin boy' to 'commander.' I'm a Spainard who is now successfully trading with the Netherlands and France. I've got businesses all over the North Coast of South America - growing food and producing items like clothing and rum. It's silly, I know, but I'm having a blast. I used to play Tropico and Pharoah - city buildig games. I still love them both but this Port Royale 2 is even more challenging, as you need to manage your businesses in multiple settlements, whereas in the other two - where you only have to manage one city.
I will be practicing later, and perhaps I will record it for a video. It depends on my arm work and flutter. If I really need more work on those goals, or if I feel I'm really dong well I will record and post later.
Yes, I have a confession, I am a part-time gaming geek! No, I did not just buy the new "Grand Theft Auto." I'm not into the fighting/action games. I go nuts for city-building and economic simulation games (even more 'geekier', right?).
The game I am playing now is "Port Royale 2
." It's an economic simulation game set in the Carribean in the 17th century. The goal is to trade goods with other islands/countries and build your wealth and reputation. In a few days I have gone from 'cabin boy' to 'commander.' I'm a Spainard who is now successfully trading with the Netherlands and France. I've got businesses all over the North Coast of South America - growing food and producing items like clothing and rum. It's silly, I know, but I'm having a blast. I used to play Tropico and Pharoah - city buildig games. I still love them both but this Port Royale 2 is even more challenging, as you need to manage your businesses in multiple settlements, whereas in the other two - where you only have to manage one city.I will be practicing later, and perhaps I will record it for a video. It depends on my arm work and flutter. If I really need more work on those goals, or if I feel I'm really dong well I will record and post later.
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