I Believe

I believe in wearing sunglasses at night
And NOT wearing a bra- whenever possible
In big hair, big hugs, and big dreams
In matching underwear-- just in case
I believe in sleeping during the day
And dancing in socks
I believe in white tees and panties.
In working hard, but playing harder
I believe in being grammatically correct.
In following your heart.
In surprise dance parties.
I believe in challenging myself.
And striving for perfection.
I believe in shooting for the moon -- so at least you'll land among the stars.
I believe in best friends.
And seester love.
I believe in hand holding, lip kissing, and tongue sucking make-out fests.
I believe anything is possible.
And dreams do come true.
I believe in artistic expression
And suspension of disbelief.
I believe in karma and that you reap what you sow
In destiny-- and a purpose driven life.
I believe in vampires, shape shifters, Storm, and Wolverine
In covering my eyes AND ears during scary movies.
I believe in Disney Princesses -- and fairy tale endings
I believe that no matter how I try, I will never be perfect-- And that's perfectly okay.
I believe love will conquer all.

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Rain Drops on Roses

And whiskers on kittens...These are a few of my favorite things

2012 is going to be a big year. In case you didn't already know. I can tell, because amazing things are already happening. For Christmas my Dad got me a class card to Trapeze School New York where I take classes on Aerial Silks. And just last week I was apprenticed by Fly By Night Dance, an aerial dance company that mostly uses trapeze work. I wish I had video or photos to show, because apparently I'm already kinda good at it!! But what's most importantly (lol) is how much fun it is! I'm loving it. Minus the rug burn on my inner thigh, fabric burn on my ankle, and bruises in my elbows-- it's super sexxxy.

So already, a goal I set to expand my skills, is in motion. Favorite: Learning New Things. Additionally I've been busy these past 16 days. By the end of this week I will have performed twice. Once in New Jersey, for Live It, Breathe It 2012. Check out Nathalie goes to New Jersey for photo documentation, of production week in Jers. And this Thursday Simone Sobers Dance is at it again. A Women in Dance showcase at Ailey.

Favorite: Performing. 

Also coming up a new photo shoot!! Thanks to the recommendation from Nathalie Matychak of Matychak (formerly BANGdance) in a couple weeks I will be joining the Me In My Place family. Favorite: Getting My Picture Taken Me In My Place is a blog-type site that captures real girls in their own space- not too crazy and just a pinch naughty. As for the naughty part? Well, who doesn't like to dress down? *wink* On the site there a self submissions and there are photos from a photographer. While I commend those girls who had to work up the confidence to take pictures in their panties, I just say this is perfect. Favorite: Not Wearing Pants This shoot is going to be awesome. I never wear pants at home any way. So yes, I would love for you to come take my picture #MeInMyPlace indeed #ClosetNudist

Those are some things I love in regard to what's going on in my life currently. Here's some other favorites:

Sleeping In
Naps in the Middle of the Day
Cuddling with Booface
Breakfast for Dinner
Body Work
Reading- because bookworms are sexxxy
and last but not least, Artistic Expression- Any way you want it


And in the chance I'm feeling sad? I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad.

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Como Se What?

Why is it that celebrities give their kids such awful monikers? I mean just because you're rich and famous doesn't mean people won't make fun of your child named Kal-El... He's not superman. People are mean and children are cruel. Now I'm not disparaging unique names. Because I mean, shit, my name is Epiphany. But I don't care how "unique" a name is. Sometimes it's just too weird for a person in real life. I mean, David Duchovny had to have been joking by naming is son Kyd. Calling out, "Hey Kyd!" can only be funny for so long, before said kid gets tired of hearing that. And Tu Morrow. Hardy Har. No one wants a punny name.

Here are some of my favorite interesting...unique...okay, they're weird, famous offspring names:

Kal-El - son of Nicholas Cage. Apparently Mr. Cage was in the run for a Superman film.
Apple- daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and some other guy. The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree... Get it?
Kyd- David Duchovny "Somebody catch that Kyd"
Fifi Trixibelle & Peaches Honeyblossom- Paula Yates has kids with two different men. Apparently she's the name chooser because she also has a Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily. Como se whaaahhhtt?
Sage Moonblood- Sage is okay. It's the Moonblood part that's spinning me around. But apparently that's Sylvester Stallone's middle name. And of course we must gift our children with a family name.
Pilot Inspektor- really, Jason Lee, really?
Prince Michael II- AKA Blanket. I don't know that I want to be called any sort of bedding. Pillow, Quilt, Sheet set... not really appealing.
George Edward Foreman II-VI -- That's five in case you have a hard time with the Roman Numeral math. They're brothers. George Foreman also managed to get George into two of his daughters' names. That's 8 out of 10. Not bad.
Moon Unit, Dweezil & Diva Thin Muffin - Enough said. Not sure what Frank Zappa was thinking
Jermajesty- Jermaine Jackson's kid. This just leads to all sorts of Jer- names I can think of. Jerkoff for example. Jer-alibi, Jer-man, Jer-da man, Jer-... Uhhh it's been a while since I was a kid. But I'm sure they thought of something equally horrible.
Reignbeau - Sound it out. In French? Rainbow...Ving Rhames, le sigh.
Seven Sirius, Mars Merkaba - Numbers and Planets for names, Erykah ... Hi, I'm Dr. Seven Sirius. Seriously. hehe
Audio Science - Shannyn Sossamon–I'm not sure I know who she is–opened a college course guide, and clearly picked the first name in the book.
Zowie Bowie - David Bowie, kids are going to find a way to rhyme Bowie regardless. You didn't need to make it so easy.
Jeronimo - I can't even begin to describe my pain when I saw that Diego Luna named his kid this.
Moxie Crimefighter - Penn Jillette thought that because people rarely use their middle names Crimefighter wouldn't matter. But it does. It matters. (Note to self: don't pick a name just because I think it's funny. I won't be called that for the rest of my life)
Poppy Honey, Daisy Boo, & Petal Blossom - Jamie Oliver, there are no words.
Rufus Tiger & Tiger Lily - Roger Taylor. Someone liked Peter Pan as a child
Satchel - Spike Lee a satchel is what you carry your screenplay in. Not the name your kid carries.

And the name that prompted this investigation into the debacle that is celebrity names: Blu Ivy. Really B? Really? Because it sounds to me that while she is a product of both Beyoncé and Jay-Z her name shouldn't really be an allusion to them. It's been reported they went with Blu for JayZs ubër successful Blueprint album and Ivy like the number 4... in Roman Numerals. Maybe if it was Ivy, "because we want her to grow and flourish no matter what" I could understand. But your fave number, not so much.

All that being said, for us regular folk, please note that especially since you're not famous, any atrocity you name your child will be stuck for at least 18 years. Pryncess DeLa'Qúandria is not acceptable. Neither is Watermelondrea or you know, the city they were conceived in... Who wants to know that?! (no offense if that is your name... I was trying to make up something ridiculous... but I hope you like it if it is...*question mark* )  What will I name my kid(s)? That is a good question. But since I can't really think much farther than a year in advance, and that is maybe like 10 years down the line, I'll be crossing that bridge when I come to it. I do like the name Ryder though. And Catelaia

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