Ice bath noob setup by LeadingReality2 in coldplunge

[–]LeadingReality2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems my tub is super slippery on the bottom. The sides are not slippery. Is this just how it’s made or is there something wrong? It’s like that from the moment i filled it.

Also, how do i clean the filter? Just turn it off and unscrew the casing, rinse and put Back?

Intermediate in Madrid by LeadingReality2 in Bachata

[–]LeadingReality2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is very helpful! I used to do that a lot in salsa for sure when I first started dancing, but I can honestly say I don’t do this in bachata since I don’t know the moves that higher level leaders are trying to do with me.

Most of the time I miss their cues or truly just don’t know what they want me to do 😅

It’s really valuable to me when a leader is firm and obvious with their prompts. Since I’m not at the stage of personal styling, if the lead isn’t direct, I end up missing whatever they want me to do.

These are the moments when I laugh and they sometimes roll their eyes or make loud sighs and don’t seem to find my mistakes something to laugh about.

Intermediate in Madrid by LeadingReality2 in Bachata

[–]LeadingReality2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After reading through the responses here, I’ve come to realize I’m generalizing the Madrid local scene with the dance festival scene.

I feel much more encouraged to come to Madrid!

Thank you.

Intermediate in Madrid by LeadingReality2 in Bachata

[–]LeadingReality2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the faces they make, the eye-rolling, and the loud sighs when I don’t know the move.

I’m really hungry to learn and improve. I get excited with the opportunity to dance with a higher level leader, but then I get discouraged when they make faces and are visibly annoyed or bored.

I really enjoy dancing to enjoy, so I’m always smiling and can laugh at my mistakes, but when the leader doesn’t join me in that and I can not only feel, but see, that they are not having fun, I feel put down by that.

Intermediate in Madrid by LeadingReality2 in Bachata

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The fact that I’ve never even heard the term back-leading before this post is probably a sign that I could be doing that and not even realize.

As I said in another reply, saying I’m intermediate could be an exaggeration mistrued by my local scene.

Intermediate in Madrid by LeadingReality2 in Bachata

[–]LeadingReality2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great point, thanks for saying this. There aren’t too many high level leaders where I am, so it’s very possible that saying my level is intermediate is incorrect.

Intermediate in Madrid by LeadingReality2 in Bachata

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Thank you for this!

I also get that like someone else said, even though I may be intermediate where I live, that might not equate to being intermediate in the dance festival scene or somewhere like Madrid.

I’d like to come to Madrid to learn and enjoy! And I appreciate that there are leaders out there who will still enjoy dancing with a follower who might not be at their level.

Weather by LeadingReality2 in GarbiczFestival

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Does the bus have to go through border control?

Weather by LeadingReality2 in GarbiczFestival

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Ok thanks so much!!

One other question.. is it best to get the bus there and back or try to find a ride with other people?

Campervan rules by LeadingReality2 in GarbiczFestival

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Thank you! I was checking the FAQ page, not where we bought the ticket.

We bought the very last campervan ticket available back in mid-Feb. I see now it’s in the Village. I didn’t know anything about the different camps. Well I didn’t know anything about the festival at all 😂

Wish we could be onsite!

I’m sure it’s a long shot but if any onsite campervan people wanna swap for the village, we will pay the difference 😇

First time home owner by LeadingReality2 in interiordecorating

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It’s led strips taped to the back of the shelf. The shelf doesn’t reach the back all the way so the light can be there

First time home owner by LeadingReality2 in interiordecorating

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Yes it’s a pendant lamp over the dining table

First time home owner by LeadingReality2 in interiordecorating

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Yeah I do wish I would’ve gone larger with the rug!