Outta here

[clevermanka]

More intentional movement stuff! I'm not a big fan of spot exercises or spot toning or whatever you want to call isolated things like crunches and bicep curls and quad extensions, etc. (and by "not a big fan" I mean "will mock mercilessly"), but integrated core work is super important for basic daily life. A strong core is crucial for good posture. And stop thinking about abs for godssake, though, your core is so much more than your fucking abs. So anyway, here are some integrated core movements for building strength and stability. Note how the whole body is engaged? No letting your arms or legs lie down on the job here. With the exception of the leg dips, these movements could be combined to make a great basic flow series. I would leave out that weird drop on the side-plank-with-twist, though--that just looks awkward and not so great for the low back.

In other news, I am preparing for another possessions purge. I'm clearing out my craft/studio room of project supplies that have lain dormant for ages. If you're interested in inheriting any of these things, let me know. I can't say precisely when I'll shed them, but it will be in the next six to nine months.

Ren Fest. I'm keeping one complete costume from my whore days, but the remaining stuff is outta here. My cloak, mug (because if I'm a patron I'm drinking out of a god damned plastic cup for the sheer joy of it), horn spoon, and even (yes) the giant picnic basket I used to haul all my shit around in. I could be ready to get this stuff out of my house this weekend in time for use at KCRF, which still has six more weekends, counting this one.

Beads. I'm making necklaces with the few remaining beads I can't bear to abandon, and the rest of them (as well as findings, tools, etc.) are going to a good home.

Fabric embellishment. My days of creating dance costumes covered in done-by-me shisha mirrors and other embroidery are over. If (and that's a big if) I create more dance costumes, they're not going to be tribal-esque costumes. I'll keep the coins and cowries because those are still appropriate for American cabaret (especially the 70s style that I love so much), but everything else (the tiny mirrors, the big beads, the odd applique) goes.

Water gun mods. I had a plan to paint and sell these, but I got frustrated with my low-quality paints and I didn't want to sink the money into more expensive ones that don't require five coats of each color to be opaque. I'm going to keep a few of them in case I want to paint some for just myself. A small group of them, arranged like an installation piece on a wall, would look fantastic. But I don't need twenty (more?) freaking water guns in my craft room closet.

Sewing patterns. Time to ruthlessly cull the herd, here. I don't know how many I have, but I stopped counting at 250 and that was several years ago. I'd like to get some money for the vintage ones (just a couple buck apiece would be nice), but the modern ones just need to get gone. Obviously I'll keep the few that I can actually see myself making, but otherwise, BYE. If there's interest by non-locals, I'll get pics and post them. Otherwise, just drop me an email to schedule a time to come shop.

Miscellaneous crap. Vintage travel irons, metal card catalog drawers, fabric I will never use, craft books (let's be honest, I am never going to take up quilting), etc. I'll be listing those in a separate post once I'm to a point where I can actually get to this stuff.

Who knows what else I might find in there once I get this stuff out, too. Christ, I have way too much stuff in there.

Comments

[seascribe.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting the core exercises. That's a major problem for me both at my desk and on my bike that my physical therapy maintenance routine doesn't address.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Hurray! I'm so happy I could help!

[msmitti.livejournal.com]

I dig core exercises. They have always been easier for me/more willing to do than a normal weight circuit.

As for the stuff, I might be interested in some patterns. No need to post just for me, if no other non-locals are interested though.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I mentioned the patterns on The Toast and got a TON of responses, including a woman who teaches sewing classes at a high school! So I think I'm gonna be okay getting rid of those unless there are some you particularly want.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

Purging stuff feels so freaking good but good grief, it's so hard to get rid of that shit once you decide to get it gone! I still need to go through my closet and bookshelves. That won't be fun.

I hope you have a faboo weekend!!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Well, worst comes to worst, I've never had Goodwill turn me down for a donation yet.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

True story!

[hdsqrl.livejournal.com]

Mmm....I *need* nothing, but so dig your fabric piles (etc etc) that if there's anything left by the next time I come over, I'd love to do some lifting of that sorta stuff off your hands. :)

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

You got it! TBH, the fabric will be some of the last to go, so you're sitting pretty on that one.

[hdsqrl.livejournal.com]

Woot! Thanks!

Also - (I keep resisting the urge to write this, but the urge won't go away, so I'm writing it in case it makes any sort of sense as you're purging your stuff) - should something call out to you as needing to go to me, I'll take it. You know how sometimes, you'll get a feeling that *this thing* would be PERFECT for *that person*? Apparently, on some cosmic wavelength, something in there needs to come home with me. Yeah, I'm rolling my eyes, too. But you never know. It's just one of those senses that I'm hoping will STFU now that I've verbalized it, hah. ;)

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I understand perfectly! I think that's just called "knowing your friends." I'll certainly keep you in mind while I'm sifting.

[frugurl27.livejournal.com]

I'm really interested in the Ren Fest stuff, the fabric embellishments, and the sewing patterns - especially any vintage ones. I'd be happy to throw some money at you in exchange.

Speaking of Ren Fest, I am so glad you are happy about your decision to stop performing there, but I will miss seeing your show!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Hey, awesome! Let me know your schedule and we can work out a time for you to come over and look at stuff.

Even if I was still dancing, the show I used to do is over. There's something similar to it still, but it's in a different venue, with different MCs, and no bellydancer.

[frugurl27.livejournal.com]

I heard last year that Smoker no longer existed in its old form (my friends were super lame and we left early), but I'm sad to hear that EVERYTHING has changed about it. Hopefully I'll run into you (and mckitterick) as patrons!

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

It'll be such fun to go out there as PATRONS! But I must admit to feeling nostalgic for when CM was performing.

[frugurl27.livejournal.com]

We'll be there on the 13th & 20th. Hope to see you there!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

It's good to be able to look at that picture and think Good Fucking Times, Man and have absolutely zero desire to be doing it again.

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

I am keenly interested in your metal card catalog drawers. I pine for fabric and patterns, but I'm trying to clear out my own stuff still. :D

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

They are YOURS! When would you like to come get them?

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

How about Wednesday evening?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I'll email you to set up a time!

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Oh godohgodohgod oh beads. If there's any that need a home with me, well, you know...

And you know, you're right about the mugs. I'm tempted to throw mine up on the LBST site for someone who'll love pay me for them. Tell me about this Toast site, I might unload some patterns myself.

This seems like a great time of year to purge all that crafty stuff.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

The Toast (http://the-toast.net/) is an online magazine. I'm pretty active in the commenting community over there. It's not a selling site.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Ah, gotcha.
So.. beads. Let's talk.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I'll let you know when I'm done using up the ones I can't bear to discard.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Sounds perfect.
And you know that if you need any filler seed beads or bits and bobs to go with the making of your necklaces, my door is open. Just ask, I might have it.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Cool! Thanks!

[apocalypticbob.livejournal.com]

Argh! I missed this post. Stupid LJ app...

We just bought water guns last night for modding for the Lawrence Zombie Walk, and then I watched a YouTube Video by a very eloquent young teenage boy so I could learn how to paint them. (He was doing NERF guns, but the principles still hold.) If you wind up with unclaimed spares, let me know.

Also very interested in Renfaire stuff, fabric, patterns, etc. Outfitting growing teenagers (and occasionally their friends) is a perpetual challenge.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I'll be posting a pattern announcement Friday. Turns out I don't have as much faire stuff as I thought. It's pretty much just the basket, mug, and spoon.