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Jul. 18th, 2008

01:34 pm

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This year I managed to line up my life in such a way I could be in Fluid Movement's water ballet. I'm not a strong swimmer as I am not naturally buoyant so I decided the best thing to do was a lot of swimming.

It is going really well, I went from wishing it would rain every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon when we practice to really looking forward to it. I think we are looking pretty good.

There is a group making a documentary about Fluid Movement and they keep interviewing us, always asking "What are you doing". One of the questions I think they ask everyone is the whole thing silly, do you feel silly doing it. Of course it is silly! I think everyone feels silly in real life a lot more than they would like to admit. Now that highschool is past and I found that you won't die of feeling silly I think it's healthy to push your self to do things that feel silly. I am going to put on a red unitard made up to look like a marching uniform (or a superhero), don the nose plugs and swim around in semi coordination with my friends.

This years show is based in Fairytale Land where the incumbent Humpty Dumpty takes a great fall and an election is required to replace him. I support Peter Pumpkin Eater, who is... sigh. I don't mind looking silly, but I do feel foolish saying this, even if it is in the land of make believe (hon)... Peter is the Republican candidate. I think there is a stigma there that our scene is still lacking a sponcer from the fund raiser. Also I notice our scene does tend to hog the resources. We get along pretty well with the Blue team but I wonder if we are going to join forces to pick on the green when we start having full rehearsals.

Riverside Park:
July 26, 2008 - Benefit Show
Tickets $25.00 for this show only, Show at 6:00 p.m.
July 27, 2008 - Shows at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Patterson Park:
August 2, 2008 - Shows at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
August 3, 2008 - Shows at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Come to the earlier shows as it might rain and the August 3rd show will be sold out to those that slack slightly less than you.

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From:[info]marinatempest
Date:July 18th, 2008 06:20 pm (UTC)
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I found that you won't die of feeling silly
Yes! Hehe! This is a great motto!

My mom did synchronized swimming for a while. I love to swim and kind of wish I had the time to be in a water ballet, too. Add that to the million things long list of things I want to do. I do have an Esther Williams swimsuit, though. That will have to do for now.

And how do I get tickets for one of the August shows?!
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From:[info]ding_0_
Date:July 18th, 2008 06:48 pm (UTC)
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One of the nice things about Fluid Movement is that it has been around for a while and has every plan to keep doing shows, so when ever life changes to have enough time, it will be there for you.

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/38563

can't wait to see you there!
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From:[info]aurienne
Date:July 18th, 2008 07:43 pm (UTC)
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I don't know how to swim and I hate heat -- hence no involvement from me in summer shows. i wish they'd go back to doing dance-based shows. I'll see if we can come by to see this, but don't know -- I'm feeling mighty antisocial again.
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From:[info]reality_sleeps
Date:July 18th, 2008 08:34 pm (UTC)
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I'm quite happy you're going to be in it!! I too wish I could be in the marching band. :(

Hoo-rah! It will be awesome to walk across the street and see the performance!!! :)