what I wore: vintage rock

to my unromantic cabaret

Cabaret Time

kick the sick.

I am not telling you to go kick a sick person - that would be cruel!


So a day before my Cabaret, my throat started hurting. The 'it hurts to swallow' kinda sore throat.  Great, what perfect timing!

What I did to prevent this issue from affecting my Cabaret:


Day Before Cabaret
        1. gargled with salt water
        2. oil of oregano
        3. throat coat - organic lemon echinacea tea + honey
        4. didn't sing and barely talked
        5. yin yoga
        6. mentally went through my song with music

Day of the Cabaret

        1. gargled with salt water

        2. oil of oregano

        3. throat coat - organic lemon echinacea tea + honey

        4. lightly hummed through all of my songs with music

        5. Redoxon C (best vitamins ever!) 

        6. did recovery warm up

        7. sang through the newer songs in my cabaret 

We shall see how it goes tonight - fingers crossed


Post Cabaret
It was surprisingly well! Voice held out just fine and I had lots of fun making my patter up and just going with it! 
I am definitely going to do more Cabarets or even open mikes in the near future!

Cooking with Chelsea: Chocolate Smoothie

My Mum used to treat the kidlettes to a Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie, the most scrumptious thing in the entire world.

As an adult I still crave this yummy treat, I have just given it a healthy upgrade.

Mum's Version
        2 bananas
        2 scoops vanilla ice cream
        1 cup milk
        2 tbsp Cocoa or chocolate sauce
        1/3 cup peanut butter
        1 egg

My Version

1 banana 

1 - 1 1/2 cup milk of your choice
2 or 3 ice cubes

1 serving chocolate protein powder or cocoa powder 

1/3 cup  Natural Peanut Butter

 I had it before yoga this morning with protein powder and it kept me going through the entire class!

Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie by prestonc4 on Polyvore.com

Sisterly Intuition

Who knew a province away my sister would be painting her nails the same colour as me. 

lunch at the delhi by OPI

WHOS WHO

collins ave by OPI

Check out her blog - Head-Toe Fashion

Accio Musical Theatre

Yes- I was referencing Harry Potter.
If you like Musical Theatre, you have to check out Accuradio Broadway 

It makes my heart so happy!

A big thanks to Claire at Thought provoked creation!

Hand In Hand

After rehearsal the other day I was reading Dance Magazine and came across a very interesting and relevant article!

Your Body: Taking the Heat by Jen Peters discusses the pros and cons of dancers that practice Bikram hot yoga (aka ME)!


In the article you hear from different Bikram dancers about their experiences.

 Kathryn Mowat Murphy "swears that it has injury-healing, emotion-strengthening, toxin-flushing, weight-managing, and career-extending effects." (Par. 1) So far in my practice I fully agree.
The article goes on to talk about Bikram Yoga's origin and how it has now become a "popular warm-up spot" (par. 3) for professional dancers. 
There are warnings, such as over stretching ligaments and dehydration. This article  gives you information on how to "sweat smartly" (par. 7).
I hope this encourages more dancers to try Bikram yoga. It has really helped me with my dancing, and also in my mental health. I find that yoga of any kind always leaves my body smiling! 

90 minutes of moving meditation for this cold blooded gal, is absolute bliss!  

friend inspiration part 1: My Friend Max

Max: Actor/Musician

I met Max in 2007, while filming the oh, so interesting Triple Sensation Season 1.

We have stayed friends through FB ever since.


This kid is hilarious and very talented.