Bella's Thoughts
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Losing a Parent for Dummies Part 3: Things Death Will Teach You
Apr 19, 2010
Now keep in mind, these are just my opinions and it’s only based of my own personal loss. My mom died 2 months ago and everyday is a learning process not only in my new life without her, but also this uncharted territory called grieving. I always compare it to...
Autism Awareness
Apr 08, 2010
Lately you’ve been seeing a lot of things on TV and online about autism awareness. Today, that took on a whole new meaning for me. We’re in the process (and have been for almost a year) of trying to determine whether or not my youngest has Asperger’s Syndrome which is...
Losing a Parent for Dummies, Part 2
Mar 19, 2010
Tomorrow will be one month since my mom passed away. The last 4 weeks have been a blur—among other things—and here’s what I’ve learned so far… 1: Kids are way more resilient than adults. They obviously feel pain however they seem to accept and move on with the greatest of ease....
Losing a Parent for Dummies Part 1
Feb 26, 2010
You never really think about it. You know it will happen eventually but you kind of just think it’ll be something you deal with when you get to it. And even then, you feel that it will be after your parent lived a long healthy life and their body is...
Carnage
Jan 21, 2010
My friend tells me recently that I leave a wake of carnage behind me. I don’t know if I agree but I don’t disagree. I have definitely made some decisions that have hurt some people. However, I feel also that more recently I have been cast aside by people who...
If you believe in Burlesque 101.....
Jan 06, 2010
I struggled with this idea a little bit before I decided to go forth with it. But in the end I decided that because there are SOOOOOO many people who stand behind Burlesque 101 and what it’s purpose is, I thought that there might be some people out there who...
The snooze button
Dec 23, 2009
I started having kids really young. I was 18 when I got pregnant for the first one. And I was 22 when I got pregnant for the 2nd one. I don’t regret it at all. I love my children very much and we have done a lot of growing together....
Perspective
Dec 04, 2009
Last night I was on stage dancing and I look to my right to see my 2 dearest friends sitting next to each other goofing off. Mocking each other…moving in sync…and laughing hysterically. They created dance moves that will now forever always be something that’s an inside joke between the...
To me, you are perfect
Nov 25, 2009
One of my favorite movies is Love Actually. I usually watch it mostly during the holidays. The majority of my free time in November and December is spent hunkered down on the couch and watching that movie as if it’s the first time I ever saw it. The first time...
The Third Time's a Charm
Nov 16, 2009
We just had our 3rd Burlesque 101 Showcase. It was by far the biggest and best yet. It never ceases to amaze me at how great my girls are. They all come up with their own acts, costumes, and choreography. They get up in front of a packed house (many...
"I'm a model, you know what I mean..."
Nov 04, 2009
That stupid Right Said Fred song…I know you finished the lyrics after you read that;) You can’t help it…. When I started burlesque dancing, I didn’t ever really think that modeling would come into play. About a year after dancing, I was approached by Max Prophet about shooting with him. I...
MY Voodoo Experience
Nov 03, 2009
As I look down at my nail beds that are stained from fake blood, I recall the last three days and can’t help but smile as the movie replays in my head. This past weekend was the 3rd year I was able to perform with the Fleur de Tease at...
Voodoo Blur
Oct 28, 2009
Is it already the end of October?? WTF? I posted on my Facebook yesterday that I vow to enjoy October next year and not just wave at it as it whizzes by…I can’t complain too much though. The reason it has whizzed by so quickly is because I have been...
For Now
Oct 07, 2009
There are times that people come into your lives and you’re not ever really sure what for or how long they are going to be there. My choice to live as a single mother requires me to make sure my children understand the just a general rule of life, people...
Bella vs. Herself
Sep 29, 2009
It’s no secret to anyone that the majority of us in this industry have a stage name. Yes, Bella is my stage and name more often than not, I do go by my stage name. I have done so for probably 2 of the 3 years that I have been...
New Orleans Burlesque Fest Weekend and Food Poisoning
Sep 15, 2009
This past weekend was full of firsts. It was the first New Orleans Burlesque Festival which over all, was such a great thing for this city and burlesque in general. It brought so many wonderful dancers and performers from all over the country to our city. There was a lot...
Burlesque 101 Student Showcase Part Deux
Sep 03, 2009
I sit here getting ready for the show tonight…prepping music, checking props off the list, last minute little details and more importantly, calming the butterflies of my nervous students! The day of the last showcase filled my phone with text messages and emails from my nervous performers. The day of...
My New Website
Sep 01, 2009
So, after quite a while and quite a few trials, this is it…the final website. Please bear with me while I still learn how to post and link things. I am VERY new at all this text and coding and what not. After all, I am just a stripper;) Actually,...