core values

Some time during my 20s, Bambi presented herself in my life. Bambi is a strong, confident woman who had a great command of her body. With all her melodious moves, it was natural that she also worked as a stripper and seemed an expert in the arts of carnal knowledge. She is friendly and flirtatious as she flitted around the NYC nightlife, and somehow naturally had an

energy that resulted in many gravitating and orbiting around her.

While I have given a few lap dances, including one to a stripper while out with the boys once in Las Vegas, it was always a bucket list item to learn pole dancing. Similar to my delay on being an expat with the thought of doing it with someone, it seems a bit of a challenge to get others to be open to learning such a skill, even under the guise of working out.

I finally decided that I am no longer waiting for others and decided to sign up for a membership to learn aerial silks, lyra and pole dancing. My first class today was aerial silks, somehow I foolishly thought this would be the easier of the three. However, for all three, it is critical to have a lot of body strength, especially one's core. I was never able to do sit-ups as a kid, but now I have homework to work on not only that but also push-ups, headstands and flipping me body/legs over my head. 

My arms and legs are sore, and I was out of breath during many of the routines. Guess I now have to do pilates or yoga in addition to these classes just to build up my core. Although it was a beginner class, I felt better after some assured me that it will take me time, as some have been taking the beginner course since May or in the past and/or had gymnastics background, and was just able to complete some of the foundational skills.

It has been a very long time since I have taken Bambi out. I look forward to integrating her with my inner child. Perhaps they have been conspiring and I am just now getting the memo.