Nostalgia

Well guess what? I'm performing today. Just a tiny podunk venue, but nonetheless it's a fun flash from the past. And my Godaughter is coming with her mother! Yay! Exciting! (They've never seen me dance.) Afterwards we'll browse the Artwalk and hang for a bit. Since it takes between 2 and 3 hours to get in full costume, i've already gotten started. Done the hair and reddened up the nails. Next will come makeup, jewlrey (2 necklaces, arm bands, bracelets, rings, large metallic belt, hair crown, bun knot jewlrey, hair flowers), the 4 piece costume, finger/hand/feet paintings and last but not least, ankle bells! Phew! I've been running around all day gathering supplies: bobby pins, safety pins, rubberbands, hair bun loop, etc.... Ironing the crazy intricate silk pants alone took 15 minutes? Alot of work just for one dance!