appalachian flatfooting and clogging: week 2

appalachian flatfooting and clogging: week 2

It is almost the end of week 2 of my Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging Challenge.

And, I can honestly say that I am seeing some progress.  I have to admit…. I practiced a lot. I was a little nervous about showing up after I stated this HUGE intention for learning how to become proficient.

So I practiced for at least an hour every day.  And, then I practiced while cooking dinner.  And … while waiting for my coffee to brew.

And then… I got busted by my Number 1 for practicing in the grocery store.  She was taking a long time to pick out cream cheese, or yogurt, or something.. and I started thinking… “shuffle, set, toe, step…”

“MOM…you aren’t really practicing in the supermarket… ARE YOU??”

Of course not.  So, I just walked behind her, pushing my grocery cart…

Pitty-pat-pitty-pat

pitty-pitty-pitty-pat

Have you seen that scene in the movie Billy Elliot where he is practicing on the way down the street… that’s how I felt.

Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging Videos – Week 2

Video 1 is a repeat of the first sequence that I did last week…. so I could see the progress.  I will post it on the main page as well… along with the first-week video.  You can see them side by side HERE

Video 2 is the pitty-pat sequence…. the one that I was doing in the market.

Video 3 is my favorite sequence…so far.

My two little “helpers” are Rainey (bulldog) and the Dude ( cattle dog/rat terrier).  At least she has stopped attacking my feet when I practice…

And here is a video of someone who is really good at this.  Not me…  but I’ll get there!

 

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wildflowers

Quite honestly,  I have had this necklace for about 30 years.  Times that I have worn it: once.  I was going through my jewelry box, finding things to donate… and I came across it.  So really, this look started with the necklace.

Love the embroidery!!

wildflowers

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wildflowers

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wildflowers

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wildflowers

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blue

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One more cup of coffee — sometimes that is all you need! 

I used to drink coffee all day long.  There was always one more cup of coffee in the coffee pot.  And I never had any trouble sleeping. 

But, times have changed and now I just have one or two cups in the morning.  And then sometimes… I indulge myself with one more cup of coffee in the late afternoon.

Mostly I like my coffee unsweetened, but with whipping cream.  An old throwback from the 70’s from when mom was doing Atkins.  Now, with KETO being so popular,  heavy cream is back in style.  I just never stopped.

 ( although I must say, I really enjoy a dirty Chai every once in a while!)

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cup of coffee

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cup of coffee

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cup of coffee

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cup of coffee

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cup of coffee

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