Checking In

Hey Everyone!

First: here is a video for you all!

That being said, I'm doing ok. My parents and Aunt and Uncle came and helped me move in...thank god. I couldn't have done it without them. At this point, it feels like I've lived here for years. However, i am exhausted and overloaded with work. I should be able to get out soon. I'm hoping to get my projects done today or tomorrow and take the weekend to get some good practice in.


Here's to hoping!

Wish me luck.

That's all for now.

Until Next Time,

Signed,
Your Scarlett SnapDragon

But There Still Be Many Miles to Go

Greetings one and all,

As I have said, I am moving 1,000 miles away to complete my Master's Degree. Well, today marks the beginning of the end of the moving day. We are loading up my car with my Fiance's final stuff then tomorrow, loading up a 16ft truck, and then finally leaving for good on Tuesday. Scary Times. I think the weirdest thing for me is that I'm moving to a place where I literally know 2 people. I think every "young person" goes through this at about this point in their lives, so it's good to know I'm not alone.


Anyway, as far as whip cracking is concerned, this is not the end of my rope. I have much to much to learn and I feel that my journey has just begun on that front. So stay tuned, more to come. I just have a lot of moving and settling in to do so it might take a while.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! (In case I don't get to say it before the big Turkey Day)

Don't push anyone over on Black Friday.


That's all for now.

Until Next Time,

Signed,
Your Scarlett SnapDragon

Snap, Crack, and Poppers

So while stuck in Texas (I kid you not, I was, in fact, stuck in Texas) I did get the epic opportunity to actually get a lesson from Adam "Crack" Winrich himself.

He was able to show me some cool things and definitely gave me some food for thought. I think one of the biggest things that "tickled my thinking cap" was when he asked me about where I wanted to take my whip cracking. It was then that I realized I really had no idea how to answer that question. Where do I want to take my whip cracking? Do I want to compete? Well maybe, one day. Although admittedly that urge does not necessarily drive me in my pursuit for Whip Cracking knowledge. Do I want to perform? Well yes, but I don't want to run the faire circuit. To be honest, I hate moving around and I don't think I could handle traveling gypsy-style from one faire to another for an extended period of time. So...what do I want?

I know I want to apply the Whip to Stage Combat..but it does not just end there. I want to explore the whip both as a weapon and a tool of performance. I want to integrate it into dance and fight sequence alike. I want to get all the knowledge I can about it so that I can take what I learn and use it in whatever situation come my way or however I deem worthy.

Gosh, that sounds so vague. But I promise, it makes sense in my head.

At any rate, I had a lot of fun and learned a lot on my trip to Texas.

Today is my Birthday and I am about to move 1,000 miles away (give or take) to get complete a Master's Degree Program. So here's to adventures, knowledge, and growth.


That's all for now.

Until Next Time,

Signed,
Your Scarlett SnapDragon

Peacock Play

Alrighty folks,

So to sum things up, there is no electricity at my parent's/grandmother's house along with some minor damage which is good news.

I am also in the middle of moving over one thousand miles away which I am very excited for. I *hopefully* will be filming a short fun video that was meant for halloween next week so..fingers crossed?

In the meantime, HAPPY NOVEMBER HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! I love Halloween. It's my favorite holiday. So, since Halloween got cancelled this year, I am doing a small ode to Halloween...whip cracking style.

I have to say, watching this video makes me feel proud. I feel like it's the first time I feel like I've performed in a way that is fluid, fun, and consistent. Any way, I hope you enjoy!

Some challenges: the feathers kept getting caught. But I found this easy to avoid once I got a good handle on where the feathers on my bustle and in my head were catching and when. Some minor adjustments were made and it turned out pretty good. At least, I think so anyway.


That's all for now.

Until Next Time,

Signed,
Your Scarlett SnapDragon

Hurricane Update

Hey everyone!

I have a lot of news to talk about but very little time to actually blog about it. My family is still power-less from Hurricane Sandy. Hang in there! I should be able to get some good time in tomorrow.

On my trip I was able to accumulate 2 more hours of whip practice.



Until Next Time,

Signed,
Your Scarlett SnapDragon.

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