Nurse Problems

When "It's shitty" can be an appropiate response to how was your night?

You forget what television looks like

Drinking pop out of a graduate seems normal to you

Your wardrobe consists of nothing but scrubs

You listen and count your significant other's respirations while sleeping

You have an active debate with your pharmacist about your prescription

You already know your diagnosis before going to the doctor

You have a list of doctors/nurses you want caring for you

Develop a warped sense of humour

House seems so unrealistic

Judge films and can tell where the mistakes are in forensic scenes

Band aids fix everything

Your purse is filled as a first aid kit

Anything that sounds like an alarm sends you into Olympic sprint mode

All your shoes are sneakers

Able to successfully make everyone sick at the dinner table

Know all about sedatives

Ativan and Haldol become your best friends at work

Q&A

Once again thank you so much for the awesome questions and comments it was great to read what so many of you thought of the World Cup!



Q: How old were you when you began dancing?
A: I started dancing at age 6, then I minored in dance while in college. I still dance and take classes with a professional dance company as well became a professional burlesque performer recently.


Q: What kind of dance do you do?
A: I was trained in modern and ballet and I still love to dance those two genres. I am also a burlesque dancer I actually have grown to love all three equally.

Q: How often do you travel?
A: It depends on my photoshoot schedule typically. Many occasions I will travel depending upon that or which other projects I may have at the moment. I do love to travel think it is interesting because able to explore so many different places and people.

Q: Favorite city to travel to?
A: Toronto my second home and Atlanta. I also love Florida because I attended college down there.

Q: What is on your playlist right now?
A: Of Verona, Mayday, Now the Rabbit, Yuna, Banks just to name a few

Q: What is going on with the hacker rumors?
A: I for one, nor anyone else I know did not  hack anyone's account. What I posted where screen shots which were sent to me by a mutual friend. I just feel it is social media nothing is ever really "private" we should be more aware about what we post online. We never know who is reading or has access.

Q: Thoughts of bullies?
A: I don't think of myself as "bullied" or a victim. People may not like me nor do I expect everyone else to really I never cared what others thought of me but when a person mocks deceased family members or be completely disrespectful to my boyfriend yea I feel that is crossing the line.

Q: What about the "hate" your boyfriend has been getting?
A: I think he is an amazing person and obviously doesn't deserve any of it. He is one of the nicest people I know and people don't have to agree or even like our relationship but still respect his and mine privacy and our privacy as a couple. Yea those comments were really uncalled for.

Q: What do you want to say to the "haters"?
A: Nothing actually. Like I said, not everyone will like me or be my friend that is a part of life but don't say things or write things online and not expect a reaction from it, especially when it isn't even true.

Q: What about slander?
A: I haven't slandered anyone. Those were comments they wrote themselves. Be adults and live with their actions. It'd be different if I wrote online they wrote those things when they didn't. Someone sent me those screen shots because they thought it was wrong and I should have a right to defend myself. Other than that not wasting time on it.

Q: You have 3 new numbers what are they?
A: It's kind of a secret for now. But yes, I am working on 3 new numbers and they are a bit personal than in the past. They are also more in tune with how I want to be as a performer and my dancing style. I am very pleased with how they are turning out. I have so much more creative freedom it's awesome.

Q: How are your numbers going to be different?
A: It's less hip hop. Nothing wrong with hip hop but that is most definitely not me. It's not who I am as a performer. I think I was kind of pressured to be hip hop because to fit the mold and people wanted to look "diverse" but yea it isn't my thing and that is not a bad thing I just wasn't comfortable as a performer.

Q: Do you want to keep doing burlesque?
A: For the time being yes, but not like I was. I was performing every week and now it is nice. I have time to spend with my boyfriend and Godkids so it makes it  nice.

Q: How many Godkids do you have?
A: I have 2 a girl and a boy. My Goddaughter follows me every where even in the dance studio. She has told me she wants to be a dancer too, it's the cutest thing!!

Q: You have your own burlesque troupe now what is it?
A: it's called Dreamchaser Burlesque. When I "retire" from performing I will put more into running the troupe and recruiting more performers but for the time  being enjoying what it is.

Q: Why do people think you're "famous"?
A: I have no idea why that rumour started. I never said I was or acted as if I was. I just enjoy dancing and performing even if it is one or two people who get my performances that makes me happy. It isn't about "fame" for me never has been. I just want to make people smile in one way or another.

Q: What about your family and being a socialite?
A: I think this is where the "famous" rumours stem from. I haven't made up anything about my family. I have been fortunate to come from a very artistic and creative family. I am not ashamed of it. my big brother has had an amazing music career and I am so proud of him and his bandmates. They all work so hard and deserve all the goodness. 

Q: Do you consider yourself a socialite?
A: I consider myself an artist just trying to make art

Q: How old would you be if you weren't how old you are now?
A: I am happy with where I am now. I didn't like myself younger. I've grown a lot since.

Confidence is

When I was younger I always compared myself to others and measured my self worth by what I thought they had more of and I didn't. Confidence is being comfortable with who you are as a person; money, car material possessions don't define a person's worth it is being okay with what you have.
Comparison is one of the biggest self esteem destroyers because we always think of ways we fall short be in love with yourself. That is by far the greatest treasure. Confidence is humility, knowing when you are wrong and own your responsibilities, it's not putting down others so you can feel better about yourself.
That is what makes a woman confident.

A Thank You

If there is anything it is quite easy to become caught up in negative emotions and other events which take such precedence in our lives. I am like most a human being as is everyone and despite what people say, I never thought of myself as a "celebrity" or "famous". I always thought of myself as a person doing what she loves which is dancing and being fortunate enough to be surrounded by amazing, creative and talented individuals.
 Why is this such a bad thing is beyond me. Not everyone will like me and that is perfectly all right. I don't expect everyone to like me that is a fact of life. However, writing such horrible comments about my personal life, my family, and my loved ones is crossing the line; it does not bother me if a person talks about me. I ignore it yet when it is women who are between the ages of 40-50 sending me harassing messages via facebook and twitter it makes me re examine what we are becoming as a society.
  These women are much older than I am by 15-20 years shouldn't they be providing an example for young women especially being a pin up model and a burlesque performer? It is also a reminder that as individuals myself included need to take responsibility for our own actions and how we conduct ourselves online. Bullying does not stop once we finish high school it still can continue and my experience has been proof of that.
  Granted we may have our differences but the constant bashing is un necessary. Thankfully, I am constantly surrounded by positive people in my life who I am so thankful for and can honestly say I am proud they are my "burlesque aunties".
  I don't have any mean things to say towards anyone and for the record no I haven't slandered anyone those are comments these individuals write and published themselves. I am not making myself a victim by any means nor do I feel I am one. But, I am a human being and have feelings I see what people write online and even if it's "private" or not it is still subjected to being made public regardless what we think.
  I am looking forward to creating 3 new numbers in the dance studio and preparing for Trauma in a few months as well so from here on out allowing the positive outweigh the negatives.