Showcase
Well, where to start? Last night was the showcase. It was a great experience and completely different than dancing in a competition. My parents came to come watch along with their dear friends the...
View ArticleTuppa Guska
Hello all. I’ve had a thrilling day. Why? because The Reinvented Lass sent me a message this morning. Apparently on her blog she mentioned a recent change I made on the blog, namely that it is now...
View ArticleThis Week So Far
I know, I know, my life is SO exciting! Well, not really, but I still feel the need to process my experiences, and guess what, that is what I do here on the blog. In any case, I don’t think this will...
View ArticleIt All Begins And Ends With Fat
I had a really great double lesson with Ivan this morning. This is the difference having a solid goal and time frame in place makes. Because I’ve put the down payment on participating in 80 heats in...
View ArticleYou Have A Strong Heart
My niece had a runny nose when we took her to the mall this weekend to Build-a-Bear and I’m convinced she gave me a slight cold. This wouldn’t be a big deal except for the fact that my allergies are...
View ArticleResults
First thing Saturday morning was the time I’d decided upon. My feet shuffled over tan stone tiles as bright sunshine lit every corner of the bathroom. I gently tapped the glass rectangle to awaken the...
View ArticleSo Funny And Completely Inappropriate
So this morning I went in to practice the piece for the showcase at 7:45am. The practice was uneventful, which is good, except for the fact that Ivan was super tired because yesterday he did all sorts...
View ArticleYou’re Never Going to Learn How To Dance
Here’s fair warning…this post is all sorts of choppy, jumpy, and jumbled. There is nothing polished, smooth, or elegant about it. So I’ll just dive right in and hope you stay along through the choppy...
View ArticleLooks Like You’re Buying For A Decent Size Family
Ivan tells me I no longer look like the “Wal-Mart lady.” Or the Michelin man. No, I’ve moved up. I’m now the “Trader Joe’s lady.” “Higher quality food,” he says. “Maybe not Dolce and Gabanna just...
View ArticleMy Toes Are Numb! People’s Choice Recap
Oh me, oh my. Another competition in the books. And yes, my toes are numb. From dancing 80 heats in heels. Ballroom isn’t all glamour behind the scenes you know….it is sweat and hard work, and...
View ArticleI Should Be In Bed Right Now
I really should. I’m exhausted after a big workout with my trainer this morning which blasted my glutes and thighs so much so that they are sore tonight already and I know tomorrow will be a pain-fest,...
View ArticleMy Body, The Betrayer
The past three mornings, including this one, have been so, so difficult. I am tired of shedding tears over this but they won’t stop and every time I find a place to be calm, a new knife slices me open....
View ArticleIt’s Emotional
Sorry no vlog today, ha ha! The truth is that the past few days have been awesome as well as emotional and I’m feeling the need for some writing therapy. I need to just “write it out” today….that or...
View ArticleMy Body Answered Back
Well my friends, my body answered back. The interesting part is that she found a voice from outside of me! I was fully intending on writing a letter response but the gal who coached and trained Chelle,...
View ArticleClean Eating, Challenge, Change, Consistency, Commitment
I am extremely grateful to find myself in a most clear, determined, and single-minded space after a week laden with emotional turmoil (as well as a little bit of humor.) As I continue this journey,...
View ArticleGuest Post: Facing Diagonal Wall
I guess January is Guest Post Month here on the Biggest Girl In The Ballroom and I couldn’t be happier about it. One of the biggest blessings of staring the blog has been connecting with others. I’m...
View ArticleWhat’s Up Buttercup?
Heya! I know I’ve been gone a while but I’m still alive and still dancing. I guess I just don’t feel like I have all that much to share lately. There is no definite competition on the horizon and my...
View ArticleGetting Real
Howdy folks. I thought it was time for another blog post and also a lot of crap has been going through my brain and this is one great way to sort through it. Let’s start with the dancing, that’s...
View ArticleMy Body Answered Back
Well my friends, my body answered back. The interesting part is that she found a voice from outside of me! I was fully intending on writing a letter response but the gal who coached and trained Chelle,...
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