Thought I'd share on my blog here some fun stuff I've seen this week.
First up is women on the way festival show I went to.
website here: http://www.ftloose.org/wow.html
I saw Alyce Finwall Dance Theater (alycefinwall.com)
and Project Thrust. (http://www.projectthrust.com/site/Ground.html)
These 2 are some of my fav local dance companies and good friends of mine
Alyce Finwall I actually danced with for a short season before my health issues popped up and she is an amazing choreographer. Her pieces are raw, real, touching, emotional and physical. She's also the sweetest person you'll ever meet. She presented Evenfall at this festival and it was intriguing. The way it resonated with me was it felt like it was piece about women and how they relate to others. A lot of times it seems women are close friends and they try to be vulnerable with each other but then they get knocked down by the other. It felt like there was this almost fluidity and constant pressure. Women seem to be be anatgonaizers to other women. It's actually sort of a complex piece! but very beautiful
Project Thrust I reviewed on this blog a few posts back (the melons jugs post) and they're still a delight. They both are an absolute MUST SEE. Well worth your time and money (only 20 bucks!)
Then I saw my friend's band Super Adventure Club at Cafe Du Nord. If you know me at all you know what an absolute fan of them I am! (you're probably saying to yourself, well you can't be too much of a fan if you're just NOW mentioning them on the blog!) but rest assured I am a huge fan and probably one of their most loyal. Even the guys in the band will tell you that haha
Super Adventure Club truly lives up to its name. You never know what's gonna happen when they play! It's a band you can't describe, you just must experience! (website here: superadventureclub.org)
If you like dancing, catchy good music, and hilarious ridiculous lyrics this band is for you. Look them up on youtube too (superadventureclubsf)
Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco is a wonderful club. Now you might be thinking, dude it's a club, what's so great about it?
Au contraire, this club defies other club experiences and it worth the extra cover pay (cafedunord.com)
Despite being rather close to the heart of the castro district it is not a gay club. It's a fantastic clean well run mixed club. Great stage, plenty of dancing room, great bar, free water, clean bathrooms with more than one stall, this club truly has it all.
Now you may be saying but wait, aren't you a christian girl? Are you even allowed to go to a club/bar? Aren't you just being a hypocrite?
Now I'm gonna share my persona conviction with you, however this is my own personal thing. If you feel that being a christian that you shouldn't go to a bar/club, then don't! That's your own personal conviction. (this is a bigger subject than can be truly discussed here but the book of Romans in the bible has a great chapter about personal convictions)
My thing is, I'm ok with going to a bar/club. I believe since my intentions are right, which is just to go out with friends, have a good time, maybe dance (but not like a hoochie) and listen to music that it's not an issue. I don't go to sketchy bars, I'm not going to strip clubs, I'm not dancing up on every guy in there, I'm not drinking or fighting. I always try to go with a friend, especially if it's a place I've never been too. To see if a bar/club is appropriate I suggest googling it or yelping it to get a feel on what the place is like. I've only ever seen one fight happen and it was taken care of in 5mins flat. Sure there's been some creepy guys trying to hit on me but they were truly harmless and I knew I was safe if something should happen because the place was respectable. And dancing, why not dance? Dance is a celebration of life! I'm not dancing to get everybody's attention, I'm dancing because I'm having a good time.
So those are my personal convictions about going to a club. Now some people do have issues with bars/clubs and they shouldn't be in that environment so don't bring them with you! and don't flaunt it to them that you're going.
So I highly recommend cafe du nord if you're interested in going out for a good clean fun time. No creeps, great people, nice clean place and plenty of room to dance (unless the place is packed)
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Mean Green Clean
Ok so I got that thrifty book (I seem to always mess up spelling thrifty even though I do know how it's spelled....) and it gave me some tips on green (and cheap) cleaning materials. So I gave it a whirl!
The book praised the work of baking soda, white vinegar, and the microfiber mop.
So I went to my local target and stocked up!
I'll start with the microfiber mop since this is something you're probably going huh??
according to the book the microfiber mop is basically revolutionary haha. It's more enviromentally friendly and actually easier, only needing water and then when you're done you wash it! and it's good for like at least 100 washes.
So I found a cheap and simple one for $10 (That was fun, dragging around a mop at target while looking at other stuff, people generally stayed out of my way haha)
Most others came with some weird attachment (apparently americans love attachments and doodads. I'm american but I don't!) that like squirts cleaner into the mop area. The one I got is just simple.
So I put water on it and mopped away! Quite amazing actually; it picked up all those little dirt thingies that never make it on the dustpan, and it rubbed out spots in seconds. My only complaint is with the wet mop head it created some friction that made it hard to rub over the floor but it did do it and it did clean. I would recommend putting a little soap or something with the water so the floor is cleaner but water does work.
Now onto my bathroom cleaning session. Oy Vey!
Apparently (which they fail to tell you) baking soda is a good cleaner but noooot a disinfectant. So I had too much baking soda since I haven't converted it to laundry use or anything. And whoever said making baking soda and liquid (be it water or whatever) and putting it in a spray bottle is stupid! It clogged up my spray bottle! so despite what google says, they're wrong!
Moving on
So I google what's a good natural disinfectant. Apparently the general answer was borax. So off to the store I go for borax (which is a good laundry detergent too, it's actually used more for laundry purposes)
So I cleaned my floors with white vinegar and water (white vinegar is the MASTER cleaner, it cuts through weird grease that not even other chemicals can) and the smell does go away as soon as it dries so don't worry about smelling like vinegar. Then I sprinkled some borax onto a dap sponge and wiped stuff down then rinsed it off and wiped away the borax for a nice clean. It was off honestly cleaning this way because I'm used to usuing clorox wipes so I see and smell the cleaning and this time with the borax it wasn't as obviously evident. But it does work! The counter and sink was clean smooth and sparkling. And the toilet was nice and clean (and white!)
So summary (I know it's been kind of a long post with tons of parentheses) baking soda is a good general cleaner (I think for more kitchen stuff, I haven't really used it yet)
White vinegar is the master cleaner and cuts through grease and grime and it's easier because you can use it in a spray bottle.
Borax is a disinfectant cleaner that works great and has no smell.
Microfiber mop really works.
And don't put grainy stuff in spray bottles (baking soda, borax, etc)
The book praised the work of baking soda, white vinegar, and the microfiber mop.
So I went to my local target and stocked up!
I'll start with the microfiber mop since this is something you're probably going huh??
according to the book the microfiber mop is basically revolutionary haha. It's more enviromentally friendly and actually easier, only needing water and then when you're done you wash it! and it's good for like at least 100 washes.
So I found a cheap and simple one for $10 (That was fun, dragging around a mop at target while looking at other stuff, people generally stayed out of my way haha)
Most others came with some weird attachment (apparently americans love attachments and doodads. I'm american but I don't!) that like squirts cleaner into the mop area. The one I got is just simple.
So I put water on it and mopped away! Quite amazing actually; it picked up all those little dirt thingies that never make it on the dustpan, and it rubbed out spots in seconds. My only complaint is with the wet mop head it created some friction that made it hard to rub over the floor but it did do it and it did clean. I would recommend putting a little soap or something with the water so the floor is cleaner but water does work.
Now onto my bathroom cleaning session. Oy Vey!
Apparently (which they fail to tell you) baking soda is a good cleaner but noooot a disinfectant. So I had too much baking soda since I haven't converted it to laundry use or anything. And whoever said making baking soda and liquid (be it water or whatever) and putting it in a spray bottle is stupid! It clogged up my spray bottle! so despite what google says, they're wrong!
Moving on
So I google what's a good natural disinfectant. Apparently the general answer was borax. So off to the store I go for borax (which is a good laundry detergent too, it's actually used more for laundry purposes)
So I cleaned my floors with white vinegar and water (white vinegar is the MASTER cleaner, it cuts through weird grease that not even other chemicals can) and the smell does go away as soon as it dries so don't worry about smelling like vinegar. Then I sprinkled some borax onto a dap sponge and wiped stuff down then rinsed it off and wiped away the borax for a nice clean. It was off honestly cleaning this way because I'm used to usuing clorox wipes so I see and smell the cleaning and this time with the borax it wasn't as obviously evident. But it does work! The counter and sink was clean smooth and sparkling. And the toilet was nice and clean (and white!)
So summary (I know it's been kind of a long post with tons of parentheses) baking soda is a good general cleaner (I think for more kitchen stuff, I haven't really used it yet)
White vinegar is the master cleaner and cuts through grease and grime and it's easier because you can use it in a spray bottle.
Borax is a disinfectant cleaner that works great and has no smell.
Microfiber mop really works.
And don't put grainy stuff in spray bottles (baking soda, borax, etc)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Just sit down!
Ok ok, I knew I had a topic I wanted to talk about and it escaped me til now....theater etiquette!
Now granted I know that that many people aren't really gonna read this so it's really a subtle "rant" on how people annoy me in the theater.
Movie theaters....I don't give a crap. even I have no manners there (ok well I do...but I don't care if I do or not)
Hypocritical? Possibly. But that would involve a discussion on my thoughts of movies.
I mean a proper theatre, one that I feel should be spelled re not er.
I went to an annual performance of the San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker and about 2 minutes into the show, people dancing on stage and everything, comes a family, with noo idea where they're sitting! Ok I get that finding a seat in the dark is disorienting, I understand things happen and you're late to a show. but pleeeeeease don't stand there discussing where to sit. find an empty seat right away, regardless if they're together or not. THENN comes another lady even later who comes to a full row, demands that they're sitting in her row and they get up and move to another empty row. Then the lady says to the remaining people that they're in her seat! LADY JUST SIT DOWN! which I actually managed to say in a firm but polite voice. which she did after me repeating that firmly 3 times, especially since she's blantantly obstructing my friend and mine view. and PLEASE turn off your phone! I know you wanna know what time it is and when it's gonna end but please dont take out your phone which is gonna shine like lightning in a darkened theater to see the time. Now I get distracted and pissed. And whatever you do, DON'T take a flash picture. Sure I'm all for taking pictures (though majority of professional theatres object it and may confiscate your camera) but you are not only blinding and distracting me, you are seriously blinding and distracting the dancers.
So, summary;
Leave early to be at the show early, even if that means leaving 30mins earlier, DO IT! I mean in regards more to a high show, like San Francisco Ballet, or something. I paid good money to be there, I know you did too, let's be gentle and respectful and make this enjoyable for everybody.
Dress appropriately. No you don't hafta dress like you're at the oscars, just look nice! Please no ugg boots!
Go to the bathroom before the show! and give yourself 5mins to find your seat and chat and look around the theatre.
please don't bring kids to a 2hr show. That's just mean. I know you're delusional. Only bring a kid above the age of 8 at the absolute lowest minimum, we all know 3yr olds can't even focus on a half hour tv show, why should they focus on a ballet? I know you wanna enrich your kid or provide memories, they won't be enriched or have memories before the age of 8 of the ballet. plus it'll be easier on you, trust me.
Keep your cell phone in your pocket/purse and wait til intermission to look at it.
and NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY!
Thank you and enjoy the show
Now granted I know that that many people aren't really gonna read this so it's really a subtle "rant" on how people annoy me in the theater.
Movie theaters....I don't give a crap. even I have no manners there (ok well I do...but I don't care if I do or not)
Hypocritical? Possibly. But that would involve a discussion on my thoughts of movies.
I mean a proper theatre, one that I feel should be spelled re not er.
I went to an annual performance of the San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker and about 2 minutes into the show, people dancing on stage and everything, comes a family, with noo idea where they're sitting! Ok I get that finding a seat in the dark is disorienting, I understand things happen and you're late to a show. but pleeeeeease don't stand there discussing where to sit. find an empty seat right away, regardless if they're together or not. THENN comes another lady even later who comes to a full row, demands that they're sitting in her row and they get up and move to another empty row. Then the lady says to the remaining people that they're in her seat! LADY JUST SIT DOWN! which I actually managed to say in a firm but polite voice. which she did after me repeating that firmly 3 times, especially since she's blantantly obstructing my friend and mine view. and PLEASE turn off your phone! I know you wanna know what time it is and when it's gonna end but please dont take out your phone which is gonna shine like lightning in a darkened theater to see the time. Now I get distracted and pissed. And whatever you do, DON'T take a flash picture. Sure I'm all for taking pictures (though majority of professional theatres object it and may confiscate your camera) but you are not only blinding and distracting me, you are seriously blinding and distracting the dancers.
So, summary;
Leave early to be at the show early, even if that means leaving 30mins earlier, DO IT! I mean in regards more to a high show, like San Francisco Ballet, or something. I paid good money to be there, I know you did too, let's be gentle and respectful and make this enjoyable for everybody.
Dress appropriately. No you don't hafta dress like you're at the oscars, just look nice! Please no ugg boots!
Go to the bathroom before the show! and give yourself 5mins to find your seat and chat and look around the theatre.
please don't bring kids to a 2hr show. That's just mean. I know you're delusional. Only bring a kid above the age of 8 at the absolute lowest minimum, we all know 3yr olds can't even focus on a half hour tv show, why should they focus on a ballet? I know you wanna enrich your kid or provide memories, they won't be enriched or have memories before the age of 8 of the ballet. plus it'll be easier on you, trust me.
Keep your cell phone in your pocket/purse and wait til intermission to look at it.
and NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY!
Thank you and enjoy the show
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Thrifty and thriving!
Ok I admit maybe the title isn't that great but it's what popped in my mind and I like to be spur of the moment in writing usually.
Anyways...thrifty.
As if nobody's talking about that nowadays.
I picked up a pretty nifty book called Be Thrifty. Pretty amazing book actually and I haven't even finished the first chapter!
We all wanna use less and be more resourceful and green for cheaper. This book doesn't just tell you how to do that. It's taking a look back in time at how people in the olden days (who really should be our heroes) did it and how to bring that thriving thriftiness into today's world. It even tells you how to haggle! I was delighted to read that because I've gone to some fairs and the like where I saw cool stuff but uh I ain't paying that price just cuz you handmade it. Now I got tips to haggle without going out of my comfort zone. It tells you of unknown millionaires because they were resourceful and saved up money they ended up be able to donate millions! and they weren't these fancy computer workers! they just used their brains and talents and friendliness to get what they needed/wanted.
The biggest thing about this book is that it's tangible. It's possible to live and be comfortable in today's society while being thrifty. Use resources! Find out what bazillion things white vinegar and baking soda can do. Do use bartering services; where if you've got a friend who can fix your pipes and you can paint then exchange your services! You paint his house and he fixes your pipes! It is ok and even acceptable to ask about prices, it's so true, you never know until you ask. Now you gotta be careful, you don't demand or deserve ANYTHING, which unfortunately most people think they do. You just simply ask. Be willing to accept the answer no. But the great thing about that is if you were friendly, you may have made a friend in that field! Ooooo that's known as networking which we all know is the 2nd biggest thing to move us forward in life
I wish I could tell you everything in this book but I can't, plus I haven't even finished it haha. So I HIGHLY recommend picking it up, it is only $15. Also use your brain! Don't buy cheap. Don't buy chemicals. When you can, make it yourself! Learn simple skills to save money (and make you smarter and feel better about yourself which we all love feeling)
Next to the Bible, this book has majorly changed my life ;) (Remember, the bible is more important though!)
Anyways...thrifty.
As if nobody's talking about that nowadays.
I picked up a pretty nifty book called Be Thrifty. Pretty amazing book actually and I haven't even finished the first chapter!
We all wanna use less and be more resourceful and green for cheaper. This book doesn't just tell you how to do that. It's taking a look back in time at how people in the olden days (who really should be our heroes) did it and how to bring that thriving thriftiness into today's world. It even tells you how to haggle! I was delighted to read that because I've gone to some fairs and the like where I saw cool stuff but uh I ain't paying that price just cuz you handmade it. Now I got tips to haggle without going out of my comfort zone. It tells you of unknown millionaires because they were resourceful and saved up money they ended up be able to donate millions! and they weren't these fancy computer workers! they just used their brains and talents and friendliness to get what they needed/wanted.
The biggest thing about this book is that it's tangible. It's possible to live and be comfortable in today's society while being thrifty. Use resources! Find out what bazillion things white vinegar and baking soda can do. Do use bartering services; where if you've got a friend who can fix your pipes and you can paint then exchange your services! You paint his house and he fixes your pipes! It is ok and even acceptable to ask about prices, it's so true, you never know until you ask. Now you gotta be careful, you don't demand or deserve ANYTHING, which unfortunately most people think they do. You just simply ask. Be willing to accept the answer no. But the great thing about that is if you were friendly, you may have made a friend in that field! Ooooo that's known as networking which we all know is the 2nd biggest thing to move us forward in life
I wish I could tell you everything in this book but I can't, plus I haven't even finished it haha. So I HIGHLY recommend picking it up, it is only $15. Also use your brain! Don't buy cheap. Don't buy chemicals. When you can, make it yourself! Learn simple skills to save money (and make you smarter and feel better about yourself which we all love feeling)
Next to the Bible, this book has majorly changed my life ;) (Remember, the bible is more important though!)
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