"The beautiful thriving city it's always been"- B Upon my arrival in the afternoon to Detroit, I was reminded why i think this is a beautiful thriving city and it has always been. We headed to The Scarab Club where i will be doing Dr Sketchy's School of Anti Art Detroit, The building is an art gallery and also one of the most beautiful structures i have seen in the city. Detroit is rich in architecture... by that i don't mean the ruins porn. I mean the amazing historical building that are still standing in this city. Some of them are from as early as 1800s and they are being used to support the thriving community of artist and detroit based businesses that are still going strong. That is another thing about Detroit i love The art scene here is amazing.. combine all the artist here and you will have shows for months in Cle/Pitt two other rustbelt cities.
The art is eclectic and it combines multiple visions and mediums and honestly is gears the city with such energy! Local food and beverage here are out of this world! The Oakland is one of the craft cocktail joins that i very much it love here and i adore being in an atmosphere they create. Artistic all around! Also yummy drinks!! Food the food in Detroit is amazing every time here i have been taken to amazing places to eat from Coney Island to Fancy Restaurants and the measure of detials and tradition in Detroit food is great!. Grand Trunk located in Downtown Detroit their food and atmosphere was fantastic they have a micro brewery and its delish. The people- Not once have i ever had a bad experience in Detroit with its people, some of the most amazing kind polite people i have ever met. Really best people ever! giggles Also my performing here has been so magical as my burlesque rustbelt sister Lushes La Moan has always invited me to be part of the most amazing shows here, but i have been also an expectator for Theater Bizzar that has been an amazing show as well as other things that are more in the darker arts oriented that i love so much to attend. The masonic temple here puts on a great amazing place to be the energy was so grand! I have also performed at Cliff Bells, Hasting Street Ballroom and Northern Lights. Such a treat to have been part of these shows with my detroit sister! All around this town has a charm and a beauty to it that is all of its own, No matter what people say Detroit is and amazing city that i love very much... But i will still always be C
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Perception it's a very powerful in our modern culture, Our culture steams from a concept of a perfection thru media interpretation that welcome sexist, sizeist and denigrating images of woman in the public.
The idea of a Sizeism in our every day society keeps making me upset, To Objectify woman base on their body image is something that is very ignorant that seem to be completely acceptable by the public. It seems to be that in the current day an age teenagers are bombarded with being overly sexualized from a young age, Sexual education is given by a realty tv show that encourages teens to be pregnant and famous. Further affecting young woman from an early age is the kid friendly movies that have the same patriarchal message "Met some one you will fall in love with and ignore you family, friends and go thru direactions that will change your body, mind, self worth and background just to be loved by a man in power that will give you everything you will ever want as long as you have children that are male". *Thank you Disney! The exclusion of body positive empowerment movements is to common, These moments at there core are involving woman to learn about body acceptance, Inner Self knowledge and Pride as Well as Sexual Education that brightens and encourages woman to take the lessons of self love and worth to a whole different level. Woman in power are denigrated to a great extend instead of being celebrated for their empowerment to women all over the world. Woman in media have a hard job and they do inspire many people, but at times their work off the camera is what gets them noted even more. Woman are powerful creatures by nature and no one can have more of an influence then a group of women, Education about us is extensive and since the beginning on life multiple woman have made history in a global scale. Not only for their appearance but for their brilliant minds and outspoken personalities, they paved the way for our rights and freedom that is why now more then ever is important to support the every day women. There is no appreciation for woman intellectuals let alone woman leader in our local community, Honestly this has to stop soon or our future as woman is going to look very very dark... There is local moments you can join to help th re education of the world and it all honestly starts at home. Support Women Own Businesses, Woman Directed Movies, Woman Activist, Woman positive Moments, Share them with friends and start a conversation in how to change our every day conversation positively. oxox Bella There is no excuse for violence specially against an LGBT Community Member, A group of men attacked Jared Fox on Detroit Ave Last Night by Cocktails Cleveland. There is NO EXCUSE or REASON Why people should attack members of our community regardless of sexual preference. I'm angry and upset over this violence happening to my family .. yes this happens every day, every minute and there is no one to help them. THIS IS NO ACCEPTABLE WE NEED TO ERADICATE VIOLENCE! This makes my heart so heavy and so sad.In this state we do not have defense against a hate crime so I plead to our community to please please help stop this senseless violence against the community. No More Injustice against my family no more! Here is Jared Fox Video for you to see.. is very moving am in tears-
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=658928999386 The Ohio State University Charles H. McCaghy Collection of Exotic Dance from Burlesque to Clubs provides The history of the popular culture of burlesque performances and nightclub life from exotic dance to stripping is highlighted in this collection of magazines, photographs, books, sound recordings. (CLICK HERE TO VISIT ONLINE)
After specking with the Curator we have arranged the collection drive for this particular project, We will be collecting everything via mail and then will be making the first deposit to OSU Oct 1st. Making sure all is logged and turned in is important! We will also be logging the participants in this collection by Name, City and State. Please with your shipment include- -Performer Bio -Troupe Bio -Start Date of Performance -Why did you get started -Region That will help us make sure to log you correctly!, Bella Sin is going to be the main contact for this collection you can email her at bellasinburlesque@gmail.com for further detials or questions on the project. This will be an ongoing collection drive* Join us on Social Media - CLICK HERE Relationships at the core are wonderful things, There is different types of relationships we all welcome into our lives. Let me share a little about me... Im a 28 year old woman that does burlesque and is also a community leader and volunteer, I have a great family and great amount of friends and also my calender is jam packed with events and work.. am always busy with life and slowdown (on occasion ) to catch up on things and my health... I really dont sleep but when i do is good! Im constantly tormented by my own opinion and decided this year... I will be nothing more the what you see .. Am blunt, hard to handle, i have opinions (that is a surprise ), I have a love affair with art and poetry, i love discovery, adventure, learning, music is my life, i love shiny and most of all i love my family, friends and burlesque. Relationships with our family- This one is a particular one to have it maybe difficult to understand why family being that they are flesh and blood does not understand why we as performers bare it all on stage every night for the public to see. I luckily am very close to my mother and as much as she at times may protest the pictures i post or the shows i do she always says "I know my daughter, I love you no matter what and ill accept you" That to me was gold to hear her say some time ago. Thru my 10 years of burlesque i recognize that a relationship with my family is important and that i need them to be with me to move further in my career even do some are not so lucky to have what i do. I have two families My Biological family (the family i was born in) and My Logical Family (the lgbt community i work in) My LGBT Family accepted me for who i was no questions asked regardless of my gender or sexual preference they have raised me and mentored me to be a leader in the community and there i have seen the struggles they have faced in their every day life just to be accepted and also their challenge to love someone with out ridicule or violence. I have to say i have also my adopted family (my little girls family) They have played a key role in the support of my career and the life of my little one helping me raise her right and helping me move forth in my life as an adult, I remember the first show they went to... giggles i was so nervous but once the show was over (it was a sold out show with a huge article in the paper that put me on the cover and centerfold) My family was amazed and proud. That moment i will not trade what so ever in the whole world. Relationships with family are tricky they seem to study you at times and ask hard questions about your choices but it's the best thing to help your family understand why YOU as a performer feel this is your piece of mind and your passion. Articles, Movies and History did help my family understand and maybe it can help yours too. Relationships with Friends- I have had the pleasure of meeting amazing people that have stuck around thru out my life and supported me as friends, Some have been puzzled about my career as a burlesque performer. The main fact that I'm addressed by my stage name every where is one thing some of my friends did not like but they welcome. You see my name is not really Bella is quite simpler then that name. The name i was given at birth is beautiful and i like to keep that name to my self for now. I can be quite a handful with my emotional highs and lows but i find that some of my friends have weathered the storm and even saved my life, It has been a challenge to keep friends outside the burlesque circuit, Some understand why i can't make it to birthdays, cook outs, gatherings and other things of the sort based on the fact that in weekends am always on stage performing. In this electronic age it seem easier to keep in touch via social media and share my life and adventures with them as i go but it does not replace spending time with them or calling them. Some get mad that i have not made time to see them but with my schedule i try very hard to do so but at times it just does not work. I have lost many friends to this but the ones who have stuck around sport and understood this is what i have been wanting to do for such a long time that they come to shows to see me (even if im running around like an idiot), They meet with me when i have a breathing moment and catch up (lots of smiles) They go as far as reposting my events and make sure that what ever i may need is there. Mostly i survive with phone calls and texts, Tennie a good friend of mine (also my stage director) told me that "My Coworkers are intrigued when i say my best friend is a burlesque performer" That got me to giggle ad ask why? ... well the "normal" person does not always see it as a career path. My Volunteer Family - They are extraordinary people that help put amazing things together to help others... they help me move thru understanding every day life and make me feel welcome and worth my weight in gold... that family to me is priceless and i love them very much. My Burlesque Family is the same tear as my friends, I spend a lot of time with these wonderful people that we build a bod thru glitter. Glitter-hood is like a little group of people that do the same thing i love to do... Burlesque. In the dressing room there is conversations like "how is your mom", "how did you do in the show?", "You did a great job on stage!", "How many stones did you put in that?", "Does any one have pastie tape or glue? I forgot mine!" In The Dressing Room there is alot of bonding while we get ready some of us are just on our headphone making sure out song is remembered and we hit our cues, Others are doing their hair and make up, Others are getting dressed after they were on stage. This little haven from the show provides us with such a time to communicate and love one another and catch up, of course we also have a drink or two. Burlesque Performers really take care of each other, We are in our most sensitive time- We are about to show case our body of work to a packed house there is a mix of emotions in our minds and our hearts race before stage. But it has been my experience that in the dressing room we all come together to make each other feel better. My burlesque family is quite large really and they are very very very amazing and it extends world wide, people i have shared the stage with have inspired me to be better and move towards a better routine or costume it even gives me the bravery of applying to more festivals. We crash at each others homes, share costume ideas, songs and very many things that bond us together. My favorite one has to be the post show dinner. You see breaking bread with people in a table and having conversations in a relax atmosphere makes it a warm and fuzzy glittery wonderful good time, Its like sitting in a dinner table at home at times. In Cleveland after the shows we go to "My Friends Deli" It's a restaurant we have been going to do years and years, Some people actually thing we are going to a friends house. In a way we are. This is a show tradition for us here and we love talking and you hear the restaurant be filled with laughter and joy, I have made some great bonds in that place with some great people. Just going out to eat after a show or a festival gives us one on one time that we can use to get to know one another. That it self if priceless.... !!! Not everything in burlesque is peaches and cream there is arguments and fallen friendships... its at times the nature of the business. Jealousy and Bitterness over bookings, shows, costumes, music, rivalry make for some strong mix of emotions in a sea of strong personalities and when planets crash together .... well there is the rip. Please don't get me wrong there is more solidarity in burlesque then anything else (well more glitter) That is why i see it growing all around the world regardless of our differences "WE CAN ALL STILL SHARE THE STAGE AND ENTERTAIN" that is gold! All of these people have helped in very dark times my mothers cancer battle, my emotional breakdowns, my relationships ending, my near death experiences and my illnesses. These people to me are family and i would not have it any other way.
Romantic Relationships- The hardest ones for me at least, When you meet some one new and they ask you what you do and with out a flinch you say "I do burlesque" That is the single most scary moment at that every time you are looking for the reaction that usually goes "that's cool", "That's interesting?" ,"What's that?", "Oh I know a girl that does it!", "hmm..pause... silence" - Some of the responses i have gotten in the past.
I love when they seem to be cool with what you do but in fact with some passing months they realize its not a "face" or a "thing", You will see their insecurity grow and well that leads to multiple arguments or They really don't care to see you don't support you and they tell no one about your "hobby" or They come to every show and they become "THE SHOW BOYFRIENDS" its like a show mom... they become experts in burlesque and all things that come with it and they even call their selfs your manager or they show up to shows just to make sure you are not flirting, hitting on/ being hit on by other guys or girls, stay by your side at all times, do not stop looking at you, freak out when you head to the dressing room or bathroom with out telling them OR The super supportive man that is secure in him self that supports you like a partner and respects your choices and decisions on what you decide to do with your body and is proud of you but still demands that you take care of your self and rest... (like he knows how long you have to make a new costume for a theme show in a week with multiple other bookings coming and have to rehearse and pick a new song while you are trying to get your application to another burlesque festival in last minute and have to figure out what cat picture to upload to instagram and type every single hashtag you can on it at the same time you are answering booking emails and try to keep up with others like mom and dad and all those other holidays that are on the calendar that you have a show on... shit i double booked my self... ) then they give you a cup of tea and snuggle you and say how can i help? and mean it. Boyfriends/Girlfriends in the burlesque world are hard to keep a relationship needs time and effort and some times we as performers are so involved with the "I need to do" we at times ignore our partner but we have to understand we need some one independent that helps us move ahead instead of not move at all. I have been in very many bad relationships and very many good amazing relationships... All of them with their pros and cons but in the end of the day the longest relationship i have is with my self, I explain to people at times that ask well there might be 1000 people that want to date you?? right?? The answer is NO We are an illusion on stage we are the sex appeal the idea of the imagination of sex and indulgence. We are a character onstage many times and some people don't understand this is not our every day. We are always showered in compliments (its nice..really nice) but some times they can get monotone as we just go to robot mode (as i call it ) and smile and nod to every single one and say "Aww Thank You" every time.. is not that we dont love them or appreciate them but we hear them very very very very very very often ... we are thankful but at times the best compliment to me is a 'THANK YOU" As a lone ranger (single woman) i think that there is some one out there for me but i will not find it at a burlesque show, i know am a sexual creature and i will be attracted to fans but its a line not to be crossed by many. In some instances you cross it and it works but most times it does not work in our favor or just in mine. Some times the good old noggin' says to me ... Do they like me for me or for my stage persona? Do they think am easy to catch since they think am a loose woman? They must like me some what here and there for whom i am.. for this is a part of me right? Ahh insecurities we all have them but some of us more then most, Resent events changed my life in January and needless to say building trust is hard... not so much for my partner but for me. At times we find that we are all very interesting as woman or men ... We guilt our self for mistakes in the past even do we have come to terms with them we still lack the fact we must forgive our selfs in order to mover forward. That in resent times may have cost me a wonderful person... one that i very much liked and still do but my brain was just not there but it took him to make me realize. "Yes i have healed but not yet forgiven my own mistake" That hit me like a ton of bricks. Now for my Carrie B Sex in the City Moment- Why as performers do we exude confidence and yet in real life have questions about everything else...??? That answer is easy ... WE ARE HUMANS! We have emotions, we have flaws, we have gone thru a hell of alot to get to where we are today... Some people say "oh it takes time" but am lonely now! Impatience! but going back to the topic... (got a little self there) All of us in our performance life have to have a partner not a boy friend or hubby... A partner is just that an equal, a rock, a hugger, a kisser a person that when you get home from a show that he/she could not attend immediately makes you feel welcomed to you home or calls you after you get in your hotel room and talks about every thing and nothing just make sure YOU are ok. It's a give and take in love and you have to make sure as s person you respect your self and your partner. Treat them equally. Communicate. Communicate. COMMUNICATE! (very important ) I could always say "i know how to get them in" but i really have no clue how to keep them.. that is what i ask you the reader of this blog... What do you do to cope? To move on and forward with your relationships both family and friends ? What do you do to keep your partner and you even? What do you Do? I look forward to reading your posts here on my blog. With love Bella The Last Temptation was held at Mean Bull Cleveland, A Wonderful production put together by Jereme Noruega from Flex Spas. The full weekend was a presentation of high energy talent and fashion, I had the honor of being back as their show director as i also directed the Pure Pride Party featuring Raven and Carmen Carrera. I got to work with amazing industry professionals like Jennifer Warner, Sasha Nolan, Geronio Frias, Traton Ducati, Jolie Black and Brionna Brooks. This show also featured Rupaul's Drag Race Season 1 and All Star Nina Flowers. The whole weekend was a blast this cast was so easy to work with and so wonderful and inventive in the show. Everything went pretty well and am very happy to have been involved in this project. I have to say the weekend did face challenges but this in a whole is going to be one of the most amazing places to hold parties in the next couple of months. The Mean Bull bring new fresh talent and a rotating cast with fun theme shows. Nothing dull actually! Very high energy and professionally produced, These parties are very very fun and i have to say seeing nina flowers dj was a life altering experience to me, she was amazing her transitions and choice of music!!! Her Husband and Manager Antonio was a joy to be around and such a beautiful mind and attitude... I love these two so much! I get to see behind the scene on some of the most epic productions in the area and i have to say its makes me appreciate those individual that work back stage and make sure everything is perfect for your enjoyment. This production was amazing just have to say the next two will be just ground breaking... :) Thank you for everything!!! Such a pleasure to work with you! For more back stage pictures follow me on instagram @bella Months of prep and many sleepless nights as well as multiple people created the 3rd annual festival, Challenges were faced and overcome in many things but we learned from them and will move to concur bigger things in the future. The whole weekend is a blur in a way a still haze of glitter and sequins came over me to say how happy i was with how the festival was taken care of and how many people attended it and loved being there. I have to say i was so proud of this years teams all do with had minimal issues we had to take care of during the production i have to say from the point of start to finish this had to be the most interesting loving group of people that gathered for our state wide community. I have the best memories of hugging new friends and old family, the performers were on point both night and have to say the room was torn apart with talent that we were honored to host from all over the world. This would have not been possible if it was not for the support of our sponsors, These people believed in us an supported us in many ways that we are eternally grateful to them. This was a large project as our festival had grown to 2 amazing nights, The challenges were there but we moved thru them quickly. This is me (images by Eric Paul Owens) I spoke to the performers both nights and i have to say the mix of people is what made me very pleased the nationalities, the colors of the rainbow they were truly beautiful to gaze upon. You have all these men and woman doing you the honor of attending your festival in performing in your festival that i have to say it really did humble me in a great way to see them before and after show! Both shows were energetic but one longer then the other, but the acts were amazing! I have to say for the first 2 days festival this was amazing. Very please. There was some issues with a friday night presenter but those were solved, We moved on with out the particular character in question and look into our bright future as a festival. I have to say that Mizter Scratch was a god sent this year not only did he keep it moving and was nothing but a class act from head to toe. I have alot of respect for this man and i feel there is alot to learn from him and i look forward to learning anything he has to teach. As a producer of a large festival you must learn to let go of things and let others take over, this was and has been a hard lesson for me since i want everything to be perfect in such a way that i cant just do one thing at a time. Being the head director is not easy but is a challenge i welcome. I remember when i worked with pride Todd Saporito told me "you can do this i have faith you will pull it together" As a Festival Logistics Director for the 25th annual Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival this was a tall order ... actually giant! but this showed me that i can infact change my ways of learning and organization that is why i think this year went smoother then last. It was so surreal to have it go so quickly here you work your self half to death for a week and before then months and then .... its over... nothing more to plan the next show. Another thing that highlighted my evenings was the thoughts of these three, They have grown so much from left to right Eliza Sidecar, Ava Adore and Doll Bambino. Thru the years i have seen my good share of woman come and go to the world of burlesque but these three have stayed and grown ... They Thrive in it! They are some of the best people i have had the pleasure of working with. Ava is now a year old burly q... this made me very happy to see my girls go forth and grow spread their wings and more at the speed of light. I am a very proud burly mama! Its rare for me to see her so chill, Twiggy Stardust being epic just chilling... I have to tell you this woman is a big inspiration for me not to mention and amazing friend, There is nothing like having this woman around you to make you feel like you have done nothing in your day at all with her busy schedule. She has taught me alot thru her time in Le Femme again she has made me super proud of her growth! I remember when i first met this woman and i find my self reminded of "Strong Willed Woman" this is one of them. This woman i can't live with out, Constantinople took a large role as Assistant Producer and man did she nail it! This woman her self can do many thing and i have to say as a sister, business partner and friend i could not survive this festival with out her! She did so much for this city that very weekend i dont think i had the time to say thank you multiple times. I love her very much and i have to say her help in the board of directors for both taking lead on the Remarkable Memory Project with me and The Buckeye Awards has been the most amazing partnership ever! Now when you speak of people devoted to their jobs you can't not mention this woman, Tennie Novak is our stage manager for the night for the last 3 years. There is nothing more amazing then this woman in my eyes. There is no way i can explain her amazing beautiful work ethic and the fact that she is more then an amazing person. she worked hard and kicked logistical butt. Thank you so much for being family. Sonshine our house mom! There is nothing like a drag queen to keep things going !
This was a community effort many many people from all over the world came together to make this a reality, this is a work of love and art in so many ways we are lucky to have this in Cleveland, Ohio. I will like to thank every single person that came to give this festival a push forward, Performers, Kittens, Staff, Directors, Friends, Family, Co- Workers, Applicants, Fans, The City, Facebook friends, The State and you the reader. Thank you so much and I LOVE YOU! Excitement builds!
The 3rd Annual International Ohio Burlesque Festival 2013 is on it's way at The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern in The Historic Waterloo Neighborhood. August 2nd and 3rd 2013- 55 burlesque, vaudeville and variety performers from all over the world land to entertain and tantalize! I'm so excited, existed and hopeful the two day festival !!! The 3rd Annual International Ohio Burlesque Festival will take place the first weekend in August at The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern; located at 15711 Waterloo Rd. Cleveland, Ohio. The event will feature Burlesque, Variety, Vaudeville, and Sideshow performers from around the world. Night One Friday: Hosted by Gilgamesh Taggett and Mr Scratch from Boston, MA The Boston Baby Dolls, Peggy De Lune London, UK Donna Denise from Dallas, TX. Bazuka Jo From Chicago,IL. International Performer Showcase. Dangrrr Doll- New York City, Red Velvet- San Francisco, CA Ava Adore- Cleveland, OH Doll Bambino- Cleveland, OH Lillith Moon- Kansas City MO MIFonda Feeling- Boston, MA Satori Circus- Detroit, MI Vivian Lashes- Indianapolis, IN Pepper Mills- Indianapolis, IN Corvida Bleux- Pittsburgh, PA Charlee Monroe- Pittsburgh, PA, H olly Hock- Detroit, MI, E Eliza Sidecar- Cleveland, OH Jade Jenvier- Canada Bourbon Rose- Las Vegas, NV Carmen M'Knoxide- Cleveland, OH Opiumm Hayze- Saint Paul, MN Vikki Fahrenheit- Las Vegas, NV Night Two Saturday: Hosted by Phat Man Dee and Jaime Moore Bella Sin Cleveland, OH Lushes La Moan Detroit, MI Smokin’ McQueen North Carolina Coco Lectric from Austin, TX. International Performer Showcase. Kita St Cyr- New York City Hazel honeysuckle- New York City Aya Fontaine- Las Vegas, NV Twiggy Stardust- Cleveland, OH Red Rum- Chicago, IL Fuchsia La Fae- Denver, CO Sandy Sue- United Kingdom Lola Vee- Memphis, TN Fantasie D'Light- Cleveland, OH, Luna Legare- Ann Arbor, MI Cherie Blondell- Columbus, OH Chakra Tease- Denver, CO, Pepper Sunshine- Minneapolis, MI Jezzebel- Chicago,IL Betty LeRoux- Columbus, OH Money Magnolia- Louisville, KY, Peach Roulette- Columbus, OH Tea- Bloomington, IN Dahlia D'Luxe- Cleveland, OH Beelzebabe- New York City Tickets Information Advance $17.00 / $20.00 Doors 2 Day Pass $30.00 Advance sell only Reserve seating VIP Seating Available. SOLD OUT www.ohioburlesque.com The Buckeye Burlesque Academy will feature burlesque classes that are available to the public. Sponsored by Ambiance The Store For Lovers Jakprints Cleveland Music City Bounce Night Club The Beachland Ballroom Space:Rock Le Femme Mystique Burlesque Sugar Kitty Corsets Author Michelle Fox Colorful Rainbow Designs Presenting Sponsor- Tidal Cool Creations Yelp Cleveland! Darling Waste 18+ Show $17 adv/ $20.00 Doors $30 Two Day Pass $30 reserve seating (only 20 seats) $40 VIP (Only 10 seats) The elemental came together for me this week pass, I have to say its been the most overwhelming week of this year as of yet. The way the i just saw everything unfold before my eyes was magical and in reality i could not have asked for a better life lesson then this.
SUN/MON- Realizing the lessons of love and life, Understanding that i have people in my life that no matter what will come to me and show me support in all honestly it was overwhelming and beautiful. A very scary day that started with my travel to Pittsburgh for the court for my assault this pass January. As heavy as it was i saw my friends stand with me even do i was there alone and justice was served fairly, but to realize even do i sat there "alone" I was never alone and that made me feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Thank you to my family, fans and friends that stood by me this whole time. After all that i was scooped up by Macabre Noir she is my family hard core love her went to Most Wanted Fine Art and sat in a meeting for Penn Ave Eye Wear and Met THE PIN HEAD. *Epic Then I headed home with a soaring heart being picked up by my roomy and celebrating. TUES- Constantinople and I prepared this kick ass presentation to the street scape committee about out historical marker after 3 years of research and prep of a week we faced the board, Professionally drafted plans and a power point presentation went forth and i have to tell you my heart was pounding but we nailed that meeting. WE GOT THE GO! few more small details and off to the state! I have to say this made my day ecstatic and more then anything proud to stand a few steps with our dreams in the making. We celebrated and i have to say Constantinople is amazing and i love her very much !! THANK YOU for sticking with me! WED- The #CLE4WOMAN rally had come together with about 100 people and support from Nickie Antonio (amazing woman) and Mallory McMasters (Kick Butt Friend) not to mention the help of Vicci S from Basement Beauties and Anastasia coming down for pics- I have to say i was scared my first rally every went great even the TV showed up :) It was an absolute honor to stand for woman in ohio and make our voices be heard. The rally ended with a small march to tower city and then a very overdue lunch with anastasia were we talked and dined for a good while. I love that woman so much! **EPIC Then, I joined the Basement Beauties for The Gateway Walk and Dine and worked registration. The event was a blast and oh man was it amazing as per usual. We went to enjoy the walk after our shifts and i got the pleasure to see some of my Cleveland that i never thought i would see. Skylines, Architecture and Great food!.. Meet amazing people :) The end of the night was ended in the old Cleveland trust company building where i just about died with the amazing rotunda and architectural details of murals and ceiling decor~ I was high with excitement! THU- Bella on tour, Headed to Summer-lesque in Pittsburgh, PA at Lava Lounge to perform with an amazing cast such as Miss Satine from ITALIA! Scarlet Letter from San Fran! Kat De Lac from Pitt! Smokin McQueen from Pitt! OMG from the point of leaving (thank you wifey for saving my ass) got to the bus just on time and when in Pittsburgh Smokin hosted me and cooked me a great lunch then set off to rest and get ready then head over to the show after a lovely convo with his roommate :) The show was off the hook and saw old friends and made some new ones :) Thank you Pittsburgh! I LOVE YOU! FRI- Getting home was a challenge but again made it back and it was a tender moment when i was asked "are you bella?" as always am like "yup" then came the most amazing words "Thank you for standing up for woman every where, HUG"!!! Holy god that was a moment! When i got home i rested a bit before starting out to work a bit on all that needed done with the festival and other small things like catching up with mom and dad :) Even do there was 28 problems they were all solved slowly by 3am :) I missed my friends show over it and i hate i did but man oh man did i want to see texas plant- SAT- Ale Fest by The Cleveland Scene- My roommate and i volunteered at the VIP area serving up some cold ale for peoples drinking pleasure! It was so much fun Thank you Jenna for letting us be a part of this :) I got to meet some fans of mine and man were they surprised to see me it was kinda funny but cool at the same time- The day went fast again made new friends and then we broke down and went home... my roomie and i rested then off for more work as per usual :) SUN- Taste of Tremont- I was joined by Fantasie D'Light and Sonshine La Ray to pass out flyers :) MAN WAS IT GREAT! pictures and memories were made.. again bumping into Mr Frank Jackson always cool to shake his hand and take pics with him. The day went fast but man was it hot! Thank you for the girls for doing this with me :) I got home and passed out and worked some more after i woke up in a costume- My sunburn got worse but will heal yayz!! I hate to say this week was amazing and it was thanks to all to all of you I LOVE YOU! B x0x0x0x0x0x I don't really know why am awake, Then again i would be lying if i said i did not really know... So much has happen in 5 months you would think i would be ok by now and everything would back to normal. I guess i could be thinking way to much about the last couple of months. But really how can i not... So many people lost to me and maybe am letting a lonely night get to me to much but i really don't know why right now my heart feels like a stack of bricks in my tummy. I miss home as in Mexico... Its time to travel back after loosing two people in a year its really time to just head down ... also this year... Nicole, Kiki and so many others just gone.. It seems so final to others but to me i know i will see them again. I really have been losing the living ... as in friends 2 in a short time.. I don't think i did anything wrong but then again knowing me... Court is coming up ... im a ball of nerves on that one.. Ugh... Thoughts.... thoughts... they dont leave me.. le sigh.
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Bella SinBurlesque Performer and every day glitter seeking glamour lover! Archives
November 2019
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