Monday, June 30
At One with Nature
Happy Birthday Steve
Sunday, June 29
Dance yourself Dizzy
What a beautiful day again, perhaps summers finally arrived..
Its been another great week, i didnt have the best of luck last year, but since my birthday ive been very lucky, I have been doing so much good stuff, found dancing and my new friends and fell in love with riding, i know to some people that doesn't sound much, but Ive got more from these things than you could imagine and feel so happy inside...
Thursday was Cuban salsa with Sharon and Richard at the staithe, so for any of you that are in our area, GET YOURSELF DOWN THERE..lol We love the classes, the company and always have such a great night..
So if you want to join us all use the link on my favourites and come along... Stalham isn't the sleepy village most of you would imagine, these guys know how to party so come along and see..
We were out at our friends Friday night for a cook in and had such a brilliant night, i got to hear first hand one of the new tunes the lords composed, and am hoping hell let me post it once hes happy and sent me a copy..lol theres a story behind the song, but ill talk you through that step by step if he will let me have a copy, I promise it will be a blog NOT TO BE MISSED.... but not typically a clean one !!! (well what do you expect from me, i like to use my imagination )lol... Its to do with a ritual , marble tables and lots of candles and blindfolds.. that much i will give insight too.........so you need to read, close your eyes and imagine when you listen to it... it is brilliant, this guy is so talented its untrue, but needs to be heard..(so ill tell the story and he'll compose the music).... what a brilliant way to work...lol
Last night was our salsa party... the good news is i got to dance with Brett again !!! hes such a lovely guy the more i learn the more i respect him, hes gentle, very patient and wonderful to dance with....
The bad news is we all decided to be ill last night and it cut the night short (we are usually the last to leave) but ended up at 11 i had to go.. i was so annoyed at myself..
Id been looking forward to it all day but had a bad headache, i blamed the weather at it was stormy, so took no notice and carried on getting ready, 5 Min's before we were supposed to leave i was constantly feeling sick was really badly dizzy to the point of walking into my breakfast bar and the headache had got worse... i really didn't feel well at all.....
I was asked to dance so many times, each time i dare not decline in case they wouldn't ask again and danced so badly, i was constantly apologising to these poor blokes...lol
We were then walking out of the door (my fella was outside on the grass as he was then feeling sick too) and Brett came over !!! He is such a gentleman he thought wed got some beers lined up elsewhere and wanted to know why we were going? so i told him i was crud (which he found highly amusing) and needed to go, as i was going to fall on my arse, if anyone tried to spin me and embarrass them terribly....
He asked me to have one dance before i left and took so much care, he didn't spin me instead was so gentle and attentive, this guy really is in my eyes a real gentleman... I loved my dance, managed not to embarrass him and promised him next time, he can push me out to the limits.. I was really not on form at all.. he was nice enough to have read the situation well, and it shows this guy doesn't dance to show off, he dances to give his partners a great dance and wants them to enjoy it.........................And that's the real meaning of dancing....
I cant wait for this weeks classes, i hope whatever it is that's taken hold of me Cheryl and Steve passes, our friend Jane was suffering the same symptoms last week, so it looks like its a bug.. Any bug that stops me from dancing should be banned in my eyes.. lol
It gives new meaning to dance yourself dizzy .....
Saturday, June 28
Neyo-Closer {Official Music Video}
God I love this track so much ..I cant sit still when it plays..lol
Thursday, June 26
Monday, June 23
Good stuff
Sunday, June 22
Midsummers party
Friday, June 20
Thursday, June 19
Salsa Nights
Monday was riding, we were out hacking in the country so i came home beaming and talked non stop to my fella who did a good job at smiling in all the right places, i bet he doesn't actually hear a word, i am pretty bad ill admit, i just get excited and like to share it..lol
Kevins jumping this week at the Norfolk show, i really want to go to watch...
Tuesday was salsa night, cross body this time, were actually learning both styles now, god knows how my fellas doing it, but he is, the class all got up this week and did the sexy bomba, so a round of applause was deserved to adrian and all the guys that got up and really had a go... good on you guys....
Don't ask me about Wednesday, my dad was really ill (its his heart) so the day was spent in and out of the surgery having various tests done, by the time i got to work got done, that was it, the day was over, i went home fell asleep and slept 15 hours straight through (which is a first for me) all this exercise is great but ive decided wednesdays im leaving free to sleep..i don't seem to get any of that during the week anymore....lol
Last night was Cuban salsa with Sharon and Richard ! its been my favourite day of the week ,so far, what a class! it was brilliant fun, i honestly cant believe how well my fellas doing, hes definitely on a mission, and finally been cubanized, he came home saying how much he loves Cuban style last night !! hehe
I was hoping the bug would bite, it got me after one class, but so many of the class came back, its really good..these guys deserve our support they are such nice people and wonderful teachers.. Sharons always smiling and glows inside out..
We had another go at reggaeton, the girls were all 'body trembling' away, its such fun to do and everyone was smiling away, what better way to get fit than dancing......
I got to dance bachata last night with the lord ... hes getting really good at salsa now (even putting in the wiggles), so Ive put him a video in above to see if i can scare him a little.....(next weeks aim?) hehe
My fella had dances with Sharon and Cheryl and i must say, i couldn't believe the difference in just a week, he was beaming when he came off that floor, and well deserved too, they did brilliantly..
I didn't do so well with poor Richard, i messed up big time, (sorry Richard) im fine when i don't think, but with a brain like i have, I'm lethal when i try to use it..lol so i'll stick to vodka and not think in future !! ol
When everyone went home it just left 8 of us, so we all lined up, men one side, women the other and had such a blast, we had to strut our stuff and torment the guys, with them shaking trouser legs at us, returning the favour... it was brilliant..
Ive got a little message for Adrian this morning ............. Yes......you've cracked it !! the line up helped him find what he was looking for.. because by the end of the night he was dancing pure salsa...... well done you...
It was a brilliant night, I'm buzzing this morning (and couldn't sleep as i had rompe in my head all night again...lol
Tonight Ive got to wear a dress !! we are out with our friends for a meal ( i do really like chips and little wooden sticks !) so Ive got to get done early today and try and work out which fork to use ! I'm like a duck out of water anywhere posh, so it should be a real giggle tonight..... im looking forward to it...lol
Its been a great week, there's a lot to fit in everyday now, but boy am i feeling good inside.
Its all thanks to a great group of people I called my friends........
Thank you guys xxx
Sunday, June 15
Garden Party
Saturday, June 14
Save the last dance
Friday, June 13
Sharon & Richard Cuban Salsa Lessons
It's a huge thank you to Richard and Sharon for all their hard work last night.. What a great class you guys gave us...
All the girls got to try out reggaeton (which I am totally hooked on at the moment) you can often find me outside body trembling with my headset on.. It's actually pulling in my waistline ! but such great fun !!
Last night the group was all lovely everyone was happy to be there and made the whole night great fun, I actually asked 2 guys to dance too..lol
I danced with the lord (who, by the way has already got it down to a T in just 2 lessons!) and I also asked Richard (sharons wonderful partner and our great teacher) I made a hash of that one totally so apologies for standing on your feet.. I was rather nervous (but wont tell anyone that) lol.
My partner likes to dance with Cheryl as she kind to him and I tell him off (oops) shes so good at it and makes it look easy, i love watching them but keep forgetting to take my camera ! so next time ill try and remember, id love to get these guys on video.. Youtube again for you cheryl.. pleaseeeeee lol
Its much better dancing with others anyway as from a couple point of view you tell each other off too much ! so there I am saying no turns, please don't do that etc..Poor bloke no wonder he doesn't like to dance with me, I wouldn't want to either...Lol it's a nervous thing I think... I can tell him when I'm nervous so will get him to make it easier... It's a cop out I know.. and not as exciting as dancing with someone you just have to follow and have a go...lol
I loved the night, we waited til everyone had gone home and Richard put Orisha on.. I recognised the track from body styling so me Cheryl and Sharon all got up, I tried to show my fella when I did the class and couldn't remember the steps, but as soon as that music came on back it all came.. This salsa really is brilliant fun..
Next week they are getting the guys to have a giggle they are doing Rumba with us, the story is the guy usually holds a handkerchief and is out to fertilize the woman...Lol (yes honestly)
She is offering and tormenting him with wiggles and offers of her skirt (aiming at him and looking open to ideas) but hes got to work for it and catch her out.. so hes dancing around the women and can catch her with either a foot a hand eyes anything basically that hits the spot! The woman (being a woman) isn't going to let him catch easily so she plays and seduces him with her offers of the held up skirt and then covers herself every time, he tries.........hehe
Its great fun, great for parties and guaranteed to have everyone laughing their heads off whos dancing.. We did it at Sharons party and were crying with laughter......
We need more guys in this class ... so please guys drop the idea dancing isn't sexy (ask any women if they would like a partner who dances), and you will learn one thing about women..
It's the guys that dance that get the girls......... so leave your masquline heads at home bring your mates and come along.. Attitudes more than welcome (you can use that to tease) jeans trainers whatever you are comfortable in, just come along to Stalham and help us girls out...
It was another great night, with great people, salsa really is brilliant fun to learn..
Thank you guys, we really enjoyed the night (again) getting fit and happy inside has never been more fun........
Lady Godiva Ride
Amy Mathieson, H&H news writer
20 May, 2008
Twenty women stripped off for charity yesterday (Monday 19 May) to take part in a naked 'Lady Godiva' ride through Hyde Park.
The ride was organised by young British film director Vicky Jewson, to coincide with the DVD release of her film Lady Godiva.
Vicky told H&H: "The ride was a massive success. There was a big crowd and we got an incredibly positive response — no wolf whistling or anything like that. The girls were fantastic and not shy at all."
By shedding their clothing the naked ladies raised over £5,000 for Maggie's Cancer Support Centre — which has units based in Scotland and Oxfordshire.
Frances Milner, director of fundraising for Maggie's said: "What Vicky has done is fantastic. We are over the moon that she is supporting our charity."
Among the naked riders was Oxford's 107.9 FM 'Girls Talk' presenter, Rosie Tratt, who gallantly volunteered to partake in the campaign. Rosie said: "I can't believe I actually did it. It was one of the most outrageous and exciting things I have ever done."
The film is a modern take on the story of Lady Godiva, an 11th-century noblewoman who, according to legend, rode naked through Coventry in protest against her husband's harsh taxation of his people.
Tuesday, June 10
Getting Dirty
Monday, June 9
Cuban Styling Workshop
Check out the dancecuban link in my favourites bar for local salsa lessons just starting near stalham ..
This was our workshop where we learnt Reggaeton in just 20 mins in Sharons class, you can too ! come along and see for yourself.....
Sunday, June 8
What a week
Thursday was Sharons and Richards first cuban dance class, we met up with cheryl and had such a great time, so many people turned up they could hardly fit them all in, it couldnt happen to nicer people - im so glad everyone gave them the support they deserved..
We have learnt out first cuban steps went home dancing and all had a brilliant night, thank you guys xxx
Friday we were due to go out to a dinner dance, i was getting pretty tired i must admit but the act was great, he was really strutting his stuff getting the croud up and dancing the night away, the food was excellent, my fella tried out his dancing again and we ended up meeting some old friends we havent seen for ages, so all round its been great..
Last night was the last in a row, so much is happening at the moment im running out of nights to fit it all in..lol we met up with our friends for a quiet one !!! hehe OMG what a night it was...
We went from having a quiet night having a meal to dancing the night away ! so dressing in knitwear wasnt the best idea ..oops i didnt let it spoil the night thankfully, without alcohol they managed to get me to totally embarass myself , it was brilliant, their company is brilliant, hes a total live wire which makes anything we do just such a giggle..
You know youve had a good night when you wake up with an aching face ! i couldnt stop giggling....
All we need now is to get these 2 guys into salsa class, now that really would be one, not to be missed..lol
Thank you so much you guys, what a week eh..... great music, great week, such great company....
Im knackered but really smiling inside......... its been a really good one ...