Irish Dance

I took my first Irish dance lesson today. I arrived at the studio way too early since I had no idea how long it would take to get there. I ended up being the only student there, since the other two wouldn't be able to make it in time. The lesson was 45 minutes long but let me tell you, Irish Dancing it quite a workout. The instructor said she loved the way my feet arched. In Irish Dance, one's feet must point outwards. Of course I do need to work on the left foot pointing out, but she said I was very good for a beginner. She did ask me if I'd done Irish Dancing before, to which I replied I had never had any dance training but I'd seen Riverdance. She laughed at that one. The good thing about being the only student was the one on one teaching. I do need to work on the flexibility though. Another thing she liked about my dancing was the fact I continued on when I missed a step. She said that wasn't something you can teach. After the lesson, she commented me on my ear for rhythm and my coordination. I'll defenatly be going back for more lessons, especially since I was told by one of my coworkers I had to dance for them at the Christmas party

Until next time

Be safe

The Ice Queen

How much!?

I was on IMVU the other day and the topic of writing came up. The other two were talking of how far they had gotten on their stories and how log they'd been writing. (Even though I dont know their real names, I'll not refer to them by their screenname without permission) I mentioned I'd published a novella. When I went to my publisher's website to get them the link, I found the softcover option had gone up to 25 bucks! Luckily the PAperback option is still 10 bucks, but I don't think I'll sell anymore softcovers. My novella is only 60 pages. Nobody will pay 25 bucks for a 60 page book. I mean thats a bit overkill ya think?


Until next time

Be safe

Friday the 13th

I've always wondered why Friday the 13th was so "unlucky". Or the number 13 for that matter. I decided to research it. The Superstition didn't become widely know until after 1907 after a novel about a stock broker trying to cause panic on Wall Street was published. But its origin dates back to Paganism and Mythology. Namely a myth about thirteen diners and the prediction that one would die. (One was later murdered by a mistletoe dart). For years 13 and Friday were considered unlucky and together...well you get the drift.

Along comes Christianity.

Christians consider Friday and 13 to be unlucky due to the fact, according to their Scriptures, there were 13 diners at the Last Supper and Jesus died on a Friday (Sound familiar?) When the Norse peoples converted to Christianity, the free spirited goddess of love and fertility, Frigga, was banished to a mountian top and labeled a witch. (Frigga, by the way, had Friday named after her and her name appears in the long word that means the fear of Friday the 13th) Many early Christians called Friday "Witches' Sabbath"


Well now you know the sorta history of Friday the 13th. So go out there, break a mirror, cross paths with a black cat while walking under a ladder.

Happy Friday the 13th

The Ice Queen Cometh

I have been sitting at my computer reading a few blogs and a thought pops into my head. Why don't I start a blog? I started this process about a week ago and realized... I'd forgotten my gmail screen name. Of course, I didn't provide a secondary email. That would have been smart. Apparently, the light bulb needed changing at that time haha. Well obviously I've finally gotten around to creating my blog. The question is how many times will I post? And how many times will I actually have time to post?

Be safe

The Ice Queen