Well, tonight I make my semi-professional debute again!

We had our dance department dance review Wednesday night, and pix will be forthcoming. We were great, several people told us that we were the best group on stage, so that was awesome!

I went out on stage, in front of an audience of maybe 300 or 400 people, and I OWNED the stage. I wasn't the slightest bit nervous, and I'm quite amazed at that, believe you me! I made eye contact with many of the audience, and I had the biggest smile on my face the whole time. Not only did I look like I was having a great time, I WAS having a great time!

The next NSV is my costume... my top was a crop tant top that I've added bead work too to make it sparkle. But the important part of that sentence is CROP TOP! Yes, that's right, I was wearing a belly shirt on stage, exposing my ample belly to the public, with my surgery scars clearly visible! And I did it on purpose!

Okay, this next one isn't an NSV, not really, and it properly goes on the "Skniny Bitches" thread, but here it is We had just come off stage after doing our two numbers and we were all still amped up on adrenalline. We were talking about how we had done, bla bla bla. A group of ballet dancers were there, I mean, right there and one of the skinny blond said to another skinny blond the snottiest comment I've heard in a long time. Okay, all the ballet dancers were skinny blonds, but that's besides the point. She said, in a loud voice "well, at least we weren't shaking our Bon-Bons." In the snottiest possible voice mind you. So, I simply said, with sugar in my voice, "well that's because you can't shake your Bon-Bon." And then I smiled so sweetly at her. (then she said that I was probably right, and the group of them walked away) So, I suppose that makes me a fat bitch, but I just decided that I wasn't in the mood to take crap from anyone.

So, the next part of the Bellydancing NSV is that I'll be dancing againg tonight at a local restaurant, and yes, I'll be dancing for tips, so Big Paul, you'd better leave now so you get here in time, and yes, you'll probably need to take out a second mortgage

So, finally, I'm doing this when I weigh 240 pound and not waiting until I get closer to goal. I'm doing this at size 22/24 and not when I get to my goal of 12/14

...so very proud of you.

Love you bunches, :beard

(vinesqueens other half. )

Then .... Now .... Goal

Weight .....595 ...... 410 ....... 250

BMI ..........83 ........ 57 ........ 35

Dr. Watkins, Seattle, 7/03

...so very proud of you.

Love you bunches, :beard

(vinesqueens other half. )

Then .... Now .... Goal

Weight .....595 ...... 410 ....... 250

BMI ..........83 ........ 57 ........ 35

Dr. Watkins, Seattle, 7/03

Oh My Garsh!!!! Is it a real live post from the famous Vinesqueen's other half?! For REAL?!!! well, we are very honored and you should know the high esteem in which your wife is held on this board. We think she ROCKS, too!!!

Awesome pictures, where's Kelly, she needs to do you a new avatar. You've got such a beautiful smile, your current avatar doesn't do you justice.

VQ rocks, well in this case jiggles.

1) How Cool is THAT?!?!?! Belly Dancing - I am TOTALLY jealous!

2) I love the photo with the dollar bills you have tucked away!

3) You look fabulous! You certainly need a new avatar. Maybe Dylan's Mom can help?? She has always got it going on when it comes to new avatar!

4) Your husband posted! We are so psyched to 'see' him! (at least I know I am!)

5) Turtles RULE and you are the best spokesmodel ever!

...so very proud of you.

Love you bunches, :beard

(vinesqueens other half.)

Whoa. That's fer sure the most romantic posting I've ever read on this board.

:')

*snif*

Love the pictures! Crystal Kicks BonBon!! :]

AND, the restaurant has recognized her Greatness, too! TOO COOL!!

AND, how AWESOME-RIFIC is it that Big Brother has stopped by to say "Hi!!"?!?!?

Stop by any time, Brother... We think you're awesome by association!

:]

That is FANTASTIC!

I know I tell you all the time it's like we are sisters!

My Daughter and I Bellydnce too, very big into the MiddleEastern theme!

I would LOVE to see photos of your outfit!!!

I am still WAY to shy to shake in fromt of anyone but family lol

Nana~

Yeah, I think we are long lost sisters too!

Okay, now you've seen the photos, now it's your turn!

I just got the material to make my next outfit. I have to figure out what I can do for another top, but with different trip, I think the current top will work for both outfits. Of course, it would sure be nice to lose 50 pounds so that I well, could lose 50 pounds

VINES - you totally look hot & sexiness exudes you! I am so proud to even know someone with as much guts as you! And we are very happy to see your man on here! How exciting - hope he continues to post. Soooo tell us did you make good tips at the restuarant since you were invited back? And yes I want to see video clips too!!!

Penni, could you pretty please resize the pix, and do that montage thing?

I would have handled the skinny twat with sympathy since she was obviously jealous. You should have told her you were sorry she didn't have her own BonBons to shake and offered to buy her a sandwich. Next time anyone makes a comment, simply thank them for the compliment since they certainly wouldn't be staring at something that repulsed them. The ballet dancers were mesmerized by your beauty and movement, which is why they couldn't take their eyes off you. Duh.

Thanks for pointing me here or I would have miss this. I'm pretty jealous. I wish someone out here would belly dance with me. I'd start a whole team, Big Belly Bellies. I tried to resize the shot so let's see how this comes out:

P.S. You, my doll, are way too cute.

You're

too sexy

for this board.