Doesn’t mean I’m going to stop enjoying others perform.  My dear friend Sapphire Jones was able to finagle the Pic and me some free tickets to the Sweet and Nasty show tonight, There will be Boobs!  It’s at Public Assembly and it’s going to be extreme!  I love the entire line up and know I will be in the company of many good friends so I’m not too worried about being able to get a seat or being pushed around.  I’ll have muscle It’s going to be a great show though and I’m excited to go out in public for the first time since the injury.  So, if you are in the mood for some amazing breasts along with a good show and want to sign a cast, come on out to Public Assembly tonight.  It will be a raucous good time.

Huggle and Kisses!

Oh my goodness, the incredible amazingness that was the New York Burlesque Festival has come and gone.  I am sad but so happy just from the amazingness of the entire weekend.  I only made it to 3 of the 4 shows, I know, I’m a loser but I don’t know how my head would still be intact if I saw any more inspiring acts.  Also if I talked to anymore stars!! Good God, I don’t know if I will ever lose the amazement that I get to call such incredible performers my colleagues. I had the best conversation on Friday night in the green room with Roxi D’lite, first runner up at Miss Exotic World.  I also shared really sweet words on Sunday with Orchid Mei and Mimi Le Meux as well as Viola Vixen.  Gosh, if I were to name everyone I had a wonderful time with this would just look like a call sheet.  So many wonderful people and great friends.

I got the greatest compliments from the people I was assisting with as well.  I kept the shirt orders in check, I handled the VIPs for the Golden Pasties, I was Jen’s right hand woman whenever she needed some assistance.  Many a free drink came my way due to my awesomeness, lol.  The highlights though were definitely walking the red carpet and joining everyone on stage afterwards.  Plus the sweet sweet things Angie Pontani said to me.  It really touched me.  God, I am just blown away that this is my life sometimes.  That I get to be part of something bigger than myself.  Regardless of if I ever win a title or perform at a festival I am a burlesque performer and that can never be taken away from me.  I have entertained and been entertained and this is truly who I am.

I cannot stop gushing about all the wonderful people I worked with this weekend and just hung out with.  I am so happy to call New York my home and all my other performers my brothers and sisters.  Thank you for letting me part of it.

And now for those that didn’t make it, here are the Golden Pastie winners!!

Most Classic: Dirty Martini
Kissing Bandit: Tigger!
Biggest Shlep: Amber Ray
Most Likely to miss a kidney: Sparkly Devil
Most Missed Revue: Starshine
Most innovative: Darlinda Just Darlinda
Most likely to appear in Playboy: Angie Pontani
Biggest Hair: Darlinda Just Darlinda
Most Likely to win at Monopoly: Angie Pontani
Best Ass: Helen Pontani
Most Elegant: Amber Ray
Hottest Freshman: Lil’ Miss Lixx
Most Sensual: Kelita tie Peekaboo Pointe
Biggest Cougar: Jo Boobs
Best Body: Dirty Martini
Hottest Mess: Wildcard Kitty

In my mind though everyone that performed was a winner, they were all stunning, all brought incredible talent and all inspired me to want to not only do more but be more.  Thank you all of you for that.

Well off to do those bigger and better things now!

huggles and kisses

Is packing for new York City.  I was hoping to be on the road in 30 minutes.  I don’t think that is going to happen.  Instead I am using the time that the PiC is in the shower to write you all, hello!  It’s been a busy few weeks and I apologize for not posting more.  (Doesn’t it feel like I’m always saying I’m busy??)

The show in Richmond went fabulously, the girls were so wonderful to work with and the audience w so in tune.  I was really happy with the end result of my routine even if my glitter didn’t give me the effect I was hoping for.  I’m still picking glitter off of me, lol.  I truly hope I get to work with all those lovely ladies again and if you want to see what you missed, there are photos in the Twilight Images photo gallery.  

Sunday up in Baltimore was great too!  I was so nervous before hand but once the class got started everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves.  People were playing with boas and gloves and seemed to all be finding that inner sex vixen that needs to come out every now and then.  I even am having one of the lovely ladies help out in my show next week!  I am truly grateful to Sugar for giving me the opportunity to teach there and can’t wait for the follow up course!

Going back to Twilight Images I actually had a photo shoot with them on Tuesday.  It was a Marie Antoinette, “Let them Eat Cake” theme.  Everything was going to be pink and over the top and covered in sugar.  I chose to do this shoot for those reasons as well as another.  I wanted to do a shoot surrounded by sugar and sweets because I love myself and those things do play into my size.  I am a larger performer, you can’t hide that fact.  It’s not something that hinders me though, it gives me another reason to perform.  To show other larger women that we are sexy.  That we are talented.  That we are worth more that what society tells us we are worth.  I love that I am able to share that message with others just by doing what I love.  If you don’t like my size, don’t look, but know that I am not going to stop or be stopped because of it.  Everyone isn’t into the same body shape and type and I just give more variety and flavor to the audience.  I know that my schedule hasn’t gotten thinner as I’ve gotten bigger, lol.  But back to the shoot, it was amazing fun, Melody, the photographer was uber talented and we shot FOREVER!  Liv Lethal did my makeup and the wig and if I could I’d just hire her to make me look that gorgeous all the time.  Here’s a sneak peek of a pic.  I will hopefully add the rest later this week.

This week is going to be even more craziness though.  I will do my darnedest to update but in case I’m unable, here’s a list of what I have coming up.

• Sunday: “Kitty Nights” at the Bar on A (170 Avenue A, NY,NY) at 9.  It’s being hosted by the amazing Lady Aye and has all the beautiful people in it.  A fun cozy family fun night.
• Monday: “Monday Night Burlesque: The Kickoff!” at Public Assembly (70 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY) at 9.  Hosted by the the funny Johnny Porkpie I’ll be bringing the “heat to NYC.
• Tuesday: “Weirdee Girl and Menace: Boob Tube Animation” at Identity (511 E 6th Street, NY,NY) at 9:30.  One of my favorite burly couples brings to life your childhood fantasies with some of NYC funniest ladies and me!
• Wednesday: “DC Gurly Show Meetings” at BeBar (1318 8th Street NW, DC) at 7 and 8.  Come at 7 for our Newbie meeting and at 8 for our regular business meeting.
• Thursday: “Drrty Dancing” at Palace of Wonders (1210 H St NE, DC) at 10.  I will be bringing to life the music from what seems to be everyone’s favorite Dance movie with some of my favorite performers.
• Friday: SLEEP!!

Bambi\’s First Fan Dance

I know I promised you all a long post the other day so I am including a video here.  First I was sick, then the server was getting switched, I know I know, excuse excuse but it’s true!  I’m still under the weather and while I want to write something long and fabulous I am exhausted.  I will be writing tomorrow, I swear! But until then, here is a video of my first fan dance performed at Monday Night Burlesque in New York City at Public Assembly.

Huggles and kisses kiddies!

By that I mean New York City.  I am coming back! This time with my troupe Gilded Lily Burlesque!  We are the Head Liners for the Monday Night Burlesque Show at Public Assembly.  I am super excited.  

It was put to a vote and I will be re presenting my Pie routine.  It is my most delicious routine!  I will also be debuting a new routine using my Christmas gifts from my mom!  I am so nervous and anxious and hopefully it won’t BOMB!  LOL.  I’m sure it will be fab, I mean if nothing else it will have me in it

So if you are in New York and you are feeling like seeing something sexy Monday night, Come down to Public Assembly and see what Baltimore has to offer!

Huggles and Kisses!

First I have to start this section by thanking all those that opened their homes to me. Claire, Jonah, Monkey, Cat, Bob and Movie Star, thank you for welcoming into your personal spaces and treating me like family. It’s so wonderful to be in such an amazing city especially when you have such amazing friends to spend your time with.

Oh my goodness!!! It was amazing. I had the best time this past weekend plus and I cannot wait to come back to New York and do it again. I started off my trip crashing with some friends I had met through my church, is it really a surprise that I’m religious? Didn’t think so. It was great. They actually had to go out of town so it was kind of like having my own apartment with a puppy in the city! I spent Saturday at Coney Island where I got to see the Freak show. This is a definite MUST when you come to New York people. The performers are so professional and the feats are awesome to watch. It was great just watching the virgin responses from the audience. I then left and went to get a hotdog from Nathan’s, YUMM! While doing this I got a text asking me to come back to the show. My friend Serpentina was able to come out and hang inbetween sets with me. We talked, she brought out her puppy Butch, and I drank Coney Island Albino Pythons. I also got to meet her family! Her mom and some neice and nephews stopped by and I played with them. I then just walked the park and boardwalk eating cotton candy. I played one carnival game and actually won 3 goldfish. I get to the sad part quickly, they did not make it, one not even the trip back to the apartment. At least they didn’t have to perish in plastic bag. It was so cool to win though, carnival games seem to be the only thing I can win at, stangely enough.

That night I met up with my friend DeeDee Vega and one of her boys, Noah. We went out to Fontana’s in Manhattan and saw this kick butt band, Polka Madre. It was some sort of cross between Polka, Mariache, Classical and at times sounded Yiddish. It was a lot of fun. It was so cool to hangout and have people willing to take you places. We rounded the evening off by going to get food where I had the most incredible mac n’ cheese. There was bacon in it, yumm!

The next day I get a call from World Famous *Bob* asking if I had plans. I told her no so she invited me down to a show she was in as part of NYC’s Fringe Fest. “The Home for Wayward Girls and Fallen Women,” was incredible. I want to try and name everyone in the show but I’m afraid I’ll forget someone and they’ll think it was because I didn’t like their number but all the numbers were AWESOME! I finally got to see some numbers that I’ve only been able to enjoy in photos. Big difference. The pictures don’t do them justice. And everyone was soooo nice! Bob introduced me to a bunch of her friends, Ricky, Micheal, Russia, Ira and Chris. Such lovely personalities and they welcomed me into their circle with open arms. I also met a magician named Max who was really stellar. He was going to go to Kitty Nights later that evening and I asked if I could tag along. Not only did he let me come with him but he treated me as his date as well as Lady Lucerne. It was truly sweet. It’s been a while since a fella bought my meal and drinks! Don’t worry folks much time was spent talking about PiC. It was neat though cause it turned out we all had a passion for New Orleans and were planning to move there!

So then we went to Kitty Nights. The host, Princess Sunshine was a riot. I loved her the moment I saw her crooked crown. Everything was just so funny. The performers were incredible. Max won the raffle for a second time. He had won it previously at the Fringe Fest. I had a great time but it was time for me to get some rest as I had a big show the next day!

I said my goodbyes to Claire and Jonah as it was time to head to Bob’s and Cat’s. I got there safe and was greated warmly by Movie Star. I brought a gift for her so that definitely helped to win her affections. She loved it! Actually took it to bed with her later that night! We had coffee and talked but then Bob had some errands to run so I figured I’d go spoil myself in NYC. I headed down to Ricky’s on Broadway. It was incredible. I could have spent 3 hours in there, as it was I only spent an hour and a half. I did however walk out with new lipstick, eyeshadows, eyeliner, nailpolish, and wigs. Two amazing incredible wigs. I did a little bit more shopping and bought some sequins, a top and a dress. Very successful excursion. I headed home happy and ready to get prepped for the show and Bob cooked us the most wonderful veggie/tofu stirfry. Got to keep the energy up before the show!

The show itself was so worth the entire trip. I met such incredible people. Atta Girl who was also in the Fresh Faces portion was so much fun and such a gem to watch on stage. I felt that we really clicked and I can’t wait to see this girl again. It meant so much to me that Bob came out for the show in support. I was so nervous that something would go wrong. There are a lot of elements that if they decide they dont’ want to work I just have to deal with on stage. It went great though, everyone laughed and gasped and clapped and cheered. I got great feedback not just from the audience but from backstage too. Dr Lucky, Darlinda Just Darlinda and Clams Casino were all part of the headlines along with Ruby Valentine and Pinkie. They were all so sweet and kind and it just took my breath away. For them to treat you as an equal was so re-enforcing that I am doing the right thing. That I am making this happen for myself. Bob and I only stayed for the first half as we had big plans for the next day so we said our goodbyes and headed home.

Tuesday was one of my favorite days from the trip. Basically it was just Bob and I hanging out. She is so full of knowledge and life experiences that I felt like I couldn’t contain all the wonderful advice she was giving me. I will forever hold some of those keynotes in my heart forever though. We went to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens to celebrate life and nature and milestones. It was so beautiful and lush. We took pictures of the flowers and just enjoyed sitting in the grass in the shade of a cherry tree. We had a lovely lunch and just enjoyed each other’s company. I am really blessed that I can call her more than a performer or an associate but that I feel confidant to call her a friend. We found these really cute buttons at the gift shop and she got herself sweet tooth and I got scatter brain. I also got the PiC trophy wife, she enjoyed that.

Before I knew it it was time for me to head back to the nation’s capitol. I said my goodbyes with some sadness but glad to be coming home to my crazy kitten and the PiC (partner in crime). I also knew it wouldn’t be my last trip to New York. After the time I had and the contacts I made, even if not for a show that I’m performing in, I will always have a space in the New York burlesque scene. I am so glad and thankful that Wasabasco gave me this opportunity. It was more than I could have asked for.

huggles and kisses to old friends and new!