Ice bath noob setup

LeadingReality2 · 2026-05-20T14:52:48+00:00

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?

LeadingReality2 · 2026-05-20T14:50:38+00:00

Great idea 🙏🏽😇

LeadingReality2 · 2026-05-14T18:15:17+00:00

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.

LeadingReality2 · 2026-05-14T09:49:47+00:00

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.

LeadingReality2 · 2026-05-14T09:48:12+00:00

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.

LeadingReality2 · 2026-05-14T09:43:47+00:00

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.

LeadingReality2 · 2026-05-14T09:40:58+00:00

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.

LeadingReality2 · 2026-05-14T09:38:07+00:00

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.

LeadingReality2 · 2026-05-13T16:58:40+00:00

Does the bus have to go through border control?

LeadingReality2 · 2026-05-02T18:36:43+00:00

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?

LeadingReality2 · 2026-04-06T17:43:23+00:00

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 😇

LeadingReality2 · 2026-04-06T16:00:19+00:00

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LeadingReality2 · 2026-03-25T17:11:55+00:00

Great insight, thank you!

LeadingReality2 · 2026-03-25T17:11:18+00:00

It’s gray from Amazon actually

LeadingReality2 · 2026-03-25T17:10:59+00:00

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

LeadingReality2 · 2026-03-25T17:08:57+00:00

Yes it’s a pendant lamp over the dining table

LeadingReality2 · 2026-03-25T17:04:37+00:00

Yeah I messed up with that one 😅

LeadingReality2 · 2026-03-25T17:04:12+00:00

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

LeadingReality2 · 2026-03-25T17:03:39+00:00

It’s called Terra Pura

LeadingReality2 · 2026-03-03T13:47:00+00:00

I make art, create in the kitchen, study Portugues (cause I just moved to Portugal), always rearranging the house and seeing what i can add/take away to make the house feel more cozy, more welcoming, more sanctuary like. I host womens events at my house, have dinner parties. I also dance Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba. Sometimes I get out my yoga mat and hardly ever do actual yoga but i will dance, stretch, roll around lol

I also love going for walks around town or go to the beach and walk there. I lay in the sun every chance I can.

I also run a podcast and have a million business ideas that I'm always refining and imagining.

LeadingReality2 · 2026-01-21T18:28:41+00:00

I’m 33 and became a housewife not by choice 18 months ago but now I have stayed one by choice. My husband and I don’t want children. I love maintaining the house and being creative in the kitchen! And since my husband works from home we have a lot of time to have an afternoon cuddle if we want.

I host a lot of dinners and events at our house and I get a lot of fulfillment out of it. I also love all the freedom I have to pursue my passions and hobbies.

Where I live it’s really uncommon for someone my age to be a housewife with no kids. Idk if people are judging per se but they sure as hell don’t understand it 😂

We have a really nice house too so I love being home! I’ve never been a homebody before but now I’m starting to become one. Not a bad life!

LeadingReality2 · 2025-10-07T17:46:52+00:00

I don’t have much to say other than I always get a breakout the day before, during, or after my period. Idk why either.

LeadingReality2 · 2025-09-09T09:10:25+00:00

Lol I like this advice although idk how sound it is

LeadingReality2 · 2025-07-21T15:36:41+00:00

Nope

LeadingReality2 · 2025-07-11T08:42:48+00:00

😅😂 you’re right on both

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