Reading in the new year…
Okay, so now it’s 2007 and at the closing of the previous year, I didn’t have much time to do as much reading as I would’ve liked. Life got hectic and shortened my free time. Although, I did get a chance to test drive a new author. Jack Priest. He’s not a mystery writer but writes horror. I got kind of bored of the same ‘ol style and thought I’d branch out a bit. It’s the kind of book (if you like to be creeped out and on the edge of your seat) that you should read alone, in the dark, and be ready to be creeped out. . . wondering if the creaks in the house are the evil ol’ witch looking for you. Sorry, but I don’t have any excerpts for viewing, so looks like you’ll have to get your own copy. But unless you’re the type of reader who reads and re-reads books, I recommend borrowing this read from your handy dandy library. Priest writes more and after experiencing his first write, I’ll be sure to make some time to read his other books. Another book I had time to read was a book. It was a how-to type about boosting your self-image and being sexy from the outside in.
a lil taste…
This is an excerpt from the book i mentioned in the above post. The book is Dance Naked by Jessica Kayla Conrad. She tells it like it is, keeps you laughing, gives you a new angle on body image, and gets your blood pumping! read on…
Pg. 37 Work that runway
For this exercise, you’ll need to find some time when you can be alone, have access to our CD player, and wear your highest pair of heels. Three-inch-plus is best, but gardening clogs will work if they’re all you’ve got.
First, put on a CD. Pulsing techno is best, but anything with a fast beat will do. Turn it up as loud as you or your neighbors can stand and slip on your heels now et into position. The “catwalk,” or “runway” at a fashion show is broken down like a clock: Start position is six o’clock, the end of the runway is twelve o’clock, your left side is nine o’clock, and your right side is three o’clock. You generally want to start at six, hit twelve, ten and two, do a twirl or two, and head back to six. Got it? Okay. Let’s start by getting on the sex and adjoining your position.
High heels tend to force you to arch your back. Fight this by tucking your pelvis under as far as you can, so that your pelvis, lower back, and rib cage form a concave arc. Finally, open your shoulders and arch your upper back as much as you can. You are now ready to strut down the catwalk. Extend each leg in front of you from your hip as you take each step. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll find that this position causes you to walk really fast. Stop when you reach the end of the room and pose by jutting your hips out to one side. Throw a surly, pouty look at your imaginary audience. Turn and face the ten o’clock position. Stick out your other hip and continue to pout. Turn back to twelve o’clock, then throw a hostile glance over at two o’clock. Do a turn if you want, keeping the intimidating start all the while. Return to the start position,, change your outfit, and do it again.
The great thing about the model walk is that it’s an instant perk-me-up. Try it net time you’re schlumping through he cat-food section of the grocer store, and you’ll see what I mean.
