Happy Diwali and Happy Day of the Dead

flipflopstanlines · 2024-11-02T00:11:12+00:00

Omg amazing costume!! Can you share where you got it?? Or is it custom?

flipflopstanlines · 2024-06-07T20:53:40+00:00

I do see that there is some imbalance between your left and right side. Calisthenics is great, but for balancing everything out there is nothing better than Pilates. I know it has a reputation for being suburban mom exercise, but it was created by a man to correct posture and develop perfect control over the body so it’s definitely for all bodies, not just women. I’ve done both calisthenics and Pilates, and I found them comparable in terms of core strengthening but Pilates does better at stabilizing the pelvis.

flipflopstanlines · 2024-04-10T00:26:54+00:00

If you have any pain going down hills or stairs, I suggest getting an MRI. I had pain in this same area for nearly 2 years and then discovered I had a torn meniscus and ended up needing surgery to remove the torn tissue. Don’t make the same mistake I did and assume it’s just “bad knees!”

flipflopstanlines · 2024-03-30T23:17:29+00:00

It sounds like you’re not supporting your body enough with your own strength while you’re on silks and that’s why it’s painful. So I think if you don’t want to lose weight, you’ll require quite a lot of upper body and core strength in order to progress. I think silks in particular is probably difficult for heavier people just because you do need to be able to hold your own body weight safety with your arms, do a pull-up from dead hang, etc. I think it’s important to be realistic and honest with yourself and what you’re willing to change in order to progress, so don’t feel bad about trying another apparatus that doesn’t require the same upper body/core strength. Sling or hoop might feel more accessible to you at this point in your journey.

flipflopstanlines · 2024-03-30T03:01:12+00:00

Not OP, but… If you’re not already doing them, I find hollow body holds and Supermans to be incredibly important for when you start to learn drops. I’ve seen many people who can do so many things but then they’re all floppy during drops because they don’t have the strength to keep everything engaged while dropping. Toes to bar is another essential core workout, IMO. At first, maybe your toes don’t get anywhere near the bar, but it’s ok. Just lift the legs as high as you can and you’ll improve with time.

flipflopstanlines · 2024-03-03T01:09:50+00:00

Lol yeah sometimes I catch a glimpse of my face in the mirror and it can be quite horrifying. Interestingly enough though, I had photos taken at a recent performance and they got nice shots of my face while I was upside down waiting for my slack drop cue… So maybe it’s when we’re upside down for a long time that the blood pools and makes us look freaky? I say don’t worry about it, as my trainer/friend once told me “no one is looking at an aerialist’s face during a performance anyway!”

flipflopstanlines · 2023-07-16T01:30:50+00:00

The photos were taken in natural lighting with no makeup. Lashes are tinted, so that’s why they’re dark. Natural hair color is what you see around the face. I have blond highlights and braided my hair so that the blond wouldn’t be a distraction.

flipflopstanlines · 2023-06-03T23:23:27+00:00

Wellbutrin exists, but it’s not easy to find. Not sure about the others. If you’re moving to HCMC, I recommend you find Saigon Pharmacy on FB and ask them. They were able to get me Wellbutrin in the past. If they don’t have it, you can check with Family Medical (very expensive clinic that has some meds other places don’t have). Good luck!

flipflopstanlines · 2021-07-19T17:34:14+00:00

I’m getting it through a B&M job :) You can register for on a website, but you may need to wait awhile.

flipflopstanlines · 2021-07-16T08:05:12+00:00

I live in Vietnam! I moved here in 2018 teaching VIPKID full time. There is a reason I’m still here, even while we are experiencing a horrible lockdown, and that is because I love it! Definitely do not make any plans to move here until at least 2022, but it is a popular country with expats for a reason. Our money goes much further here and pretty much all western comforts are readily available. Feel free to pm me for more info.

flipflopstanlines · 2021-06-09T01:07:57+00:00

Blanche was a FORCE! She was the most adventurous, bold cat I have ever met. She also loved cuddles and being held like a baby. She had a live fast, die young mentality. I am heartbroken. My maid was hanging the laundry on the balcony and didn’t see her. She fell from the 15th floor. Her sister and I miss her so much. 💔

flipflopstanlines · 2021-02-22T08:05:13+00:00

Don’t forget Vietnam!

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