Archive for February, 2010
Happy Birthentine’s Day Redux
February 15th, 2010 | 
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Cover Image from my New Book
(This is a redo of last year’s birthday post – be sure to read the end for a special offer!)
It was my birthday on the weekend. Thank you, thank you for all your well wishes.
I have a challenge around my birthday. Like those children born right around Christmas who often have no birthday celebration, mine is the day before Valentine’s so I often get one or the other or a combination.
When I was a kid I had hearts and cupids decorations for my birthday. My mom really wanted a Valentine’s baby and just missed, so she made up for it with red decor. When I started dating, I often missed out on having both days honored. Being the day before the “big” one, it was easier to take me out for my birthday as most people would be going out the next day. One gift would do. Flowers were rarely given because they’re so ridiculously expensive.
I met a young woman recently who has the same birthday as I do. I asked her if she had heart decorations for her parties. No, she said, her mom was always very adamant that she understand – and that the men in her life understand – that the two days are totally separate and should be treated as such. Good on ya, mom.
It wasn’t until my 40’s that I found a man who got it. I not only got a birthday and Valentine’s dinner, but I received a beautiful bouquet and handmade chocolates on Valentine’s in addition to the earrings for my birthday! Thank you so much, even though we’re not together anymore, that year was very special.
This year I’m dating a new wonderful man (in 2009 I was single). I was thinking all last week that this was the first “test” as it was our first February together. He rose to the occasion and made no attempt to make the two days into one. I have hit the jackpot in so many ways with J. He’s a gem that shines brighter than any other.
After so many years of thinking that I would never find what I wanted and settling for “that’ll do/he’ll do”, I started to change my expectations. Before I knew it, I started to find what I wanted in every area of my life. Romantically, the wonderful J. My business which is coming together in ways I could only imagine, including getting my first book published. In case you’re wondering, it’ll be available by the beginning of March. Get your orders in now. 
It’s called the Law of Attraction or, more recently, The Secret. It’s all about attracting what you want through your thoughts and energy. Once you learn how to live it and put it into action (action is critical!) it’s amazing what happens. I’m amazed nearly every day.
The clearer I get on what I want, the faster it comes. I’m amazed almost every day at the things that are coming up. It’s an exciting journey. I’d love to hear about how things are coming together for you this year. Share your story of how your life is becoming exactly what you’ve imagined and I will do a draw from the stories for a copy of my new book – THE BAD KITTY HANDBOOK; A JOURNEY TOWARD AUTHENTIC FEMALE SENSUALITY. (cover art featured above by Janice Blaine)
Hugs, Christie
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Caution, Curves Ahead
I don’t have much to say on this other than
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
For it’s Spring 2010 edition, models.com (see more shots on the model.com site) is featuring REAL women with REAL curves and are not photoshopping out the rolls or making them slimmer through computer magic. Another check in the column of Be Beautiful, Be YOU!!!
It makes me shiver with antici – p – p -p – pation! Celebrate with me that the fashion industry is getting the message. And celebrate your beauty along with the beauty of these models.
Hugs!
Christie
Pole Dancing in China
The message is spreading – pole dancing is fun, great for you and not just for strippers! It’s becoming mainstream all over the country – and the world.
As many of you know, I teach pole dancing so I can understand the struggles of those who teach it as it’s so often misunderstood. I still get some looks of shock and/or disapproval even though I’ve been doing it for 5 years. Even though I don’t teach stripping and focus on the fun dance aspect of it, I still get calls to do exotic dance at stags or have people ask me if they have to take off their clothes in my parties or classes. I’ve had friends not come to parties because they thought they were going to have to strip. Even knowing what I’ve done for years, they still don’t quite get it. A journalist who gave me a great write up recently used the headline: “Stripper Pole Home Party, Anyone?” Sigh.
I continue to tell people, “Pole dancing is like any other kind of dance except that your partner won’t drop you or step on your toes.”
So, imagine my delight when I saw a piece on pole dancing coming to China. In such a conservative culture, pole dancing is making a stand – or a spin. And imagine my lack of surprise when I heard some of the naysayers giving their opinion on the activity. As usual, those who make a stink about something probably don’t really understand it and are just having a knee jerk reaction from a lack of experience or information.
Ahh, well, we will continue to spread the word about the joys of pole dancing until we no longer have to apologize for a fun activity that makes us feel great! If you haven’t joined the movement yet, come on along for the ride! If you’re in the Edmonton area, join my class coming up in February. Let’s play together!
Hugs, Christie