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    Hey ladies...

    I just wanted to share how grateful I am that I am able to have the option to strip...I seriously look at it as a blessing!

    It has really been the only reason I've been able to follow my dreams. I don't come from money, my parents aren't in a position to give me any. They can't pay for school, or my car, or for me to travel, nothing. I've had to do it all on my own, and I really am thankful that I can dance and do the things I otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity to do.

    For example; I recently split from my fiance. We were supposed to move to Los Angeles together, and he backed out. So...after relying on him financially to get us over there, I suddenly was faced with the responsibility of having to do it on my own...and after trying to work straight jobs and save...I decided to dance again. It had been about 2 years since I did it full-time. Well, thank god I went back to the club, because within a week of dancing I had earned enough money to pack up my car and drive to California.

    So now, I'm in LA...got a job nannying and personal assisting for a wealthy family...living in their home...NOT MAKING ANY MONEY. Not even enough to cover all my bills. Certainly not enough to save for my own place here.

    So...as much as I wanted to try the straight job thing, I checked out a club here in LA on Thursday and worked the same night. Made $400 in 4 hours....I'm baaaaack

    I don't know why I keep fighting it, when it's the answer I come back to, time and time again. My NY resolution is to stop fighting who I am, to embrace it, embrace that I am a dancer and I LIKE IT and I'm GOOD AT IT. No apologies. I don't care what anyone thinks anymore.

    It's funny how the world opens up once you have money and don't stress over each dollar. I just found an efficiency apartment today, that I'll hopefully secure this week. Im free to live on my own, to leave my days totally free for auditions (I'm an actress), and just work nights. Whatever nights I want, whatever time I want. It just feels really good to be back, to not have to stress about supporting myself, to BE FREE AGAIN.

    The freedom, that's the best part

    Anyway, I just wanted to share the gratitude. That as much as we complain about grabby customers, or crazy co-workers, or bad tippers, etc...it's really quite awesome compared to the majority of jobs out there...especially for us artist types!

    I was making about $250 per week nannying for these people, scraping by, totally under their control because I live under their roof and can't complain about a damn thing. Now, it's totally flipped...all because of dancing

    /end super corny and inspirational post lol

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    Default Re: it's such a RELIEF to be dancing again...

    Dancing can be such a wonderful option and really does open a lot of doors. Glad it's treated you so well!

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    Default Re: it's such a RELIEF to be dancing again...

    This job has given me many things too. I take the good with the bad. Glad you made it out to Cali! Good luck.
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    Default Re: it's such a RELIEF to be dancing again...

    Congrats! I remember the feeling, and it does feel good to get back in the saddle.

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    Default Re: it's such a RELIEF to be dancing again...

    Thats so positive! you know what I love most about your thoughts? You recognize dancing as art. Its performance art, dance, theatre ... stripping may not always get much credit for being such, but it is, or at least should be considered art. I like a lot of other kinds of dancing too, but to me all the dance forms that I love are all equal, just different from each other. (hula hooping to fire dancing to quality burlesque to ballet, to bellydance to cirque de soleil circus moves to stripping...)

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    Default Re: it's such a RELIEF to be dancing again...

    I consider my job an art, but it's also a job. I don't think it's all sunshine and rainbows. I love it but I'm also realistic about it's potential and its limitations.

    If I can make my dinero wiggling my ass FUCK YEAH!
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    Default Re: it's such a RELIEF to be dancing again...

    That's AWESOME =] Sooo many opportunities... and more freedom to do what you want!
    I'm happy for you!

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    Default Re: it's such a RELIEF to be dancing again...

    It's really nice to hear your fresh perspective on dancing. We really are lucky and I've realized that even more so during the economic downturn when so many people lost jobs and their homes. Now I'm much more greatful for every dollar.


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