Friday, October 15, 2010
Ovo
Photo of the stage that I took before I realised photography wasn't permittedOvo is playing at the National Harbor right now in the DC area. This cirque du soleil performance was about insects. I went for it with Houda, Adnan, Houda's mom and Houda's brother (Hisham). The show was fantastic!!
My favourite performances:
My favourite performances:
1. Ants
The hardest working insects in the community are the bright red Ants. As soon as they’re awake they spend their day gathering food: On the menu today – kiwis, corn and mushrooms. But it’s not all work. They play with their food, too – with their feet – in an astonishing display of precision juggling that climaxes with ants juggling ants.
The sync, the juggling and the acrobatics was just amazing!!! This performance was my absolute favourite of all.
The hardest working insects in the community are the bright red Ants. As soon as they’re awake they spend their day gathering food: On the menu today – kiwis, corn and mushrooms. But it’s not all work. They play with their food, too – with their feet – in an astonishing display of precision juggling that climaxes with ants juggling ants.
The sync, the juggling and the acrobatics was just amazing!!! This performance was my absolute favourite of all.
Ants!!!!2. Slackwire
The spider defies gravity and physics in a succession of seemingly impossible feats of strength and balance as he traverses a wire that appears to give him no support. At one point he hangs at a 45-degree angle over the ground, some 15 feet below, and he tops that with an upside-down unicycle act. And the wire is in almost-constant motion up and down, adding to the degree of difficulty.
My favourite bit was when he rode the the unicycle upside down!
The spider defies gravity and physics in a succession of seemingly impossible feats of strength and balance as he traverses a wire that appears to give him no support. At one point he hangs at a 45-degree angle over the ground, some 15 feet below, and he tops that with an upside-down unicycle act. And the wire is in almost-constant motion up and down, adding to the degree of difficulty.
My favourite bit was when he rode the the unicycle upside down!
Slackwire 3. Wall
This act features some 20 artists running, jumping, and walking across – and straight up – an 8m vertical wall without artificial support. Power track and trampolines give them the speed, lift and momentum to take flight. Their athletic ability, physical strength and team coordination take care of the rest.
I have seen performances before where artists jump off trampolines and climb walls but they have some form of artificial support. This performance was just phenomenal!
This act features some 20 artists running, jumping, and walking across – and straight up – an 8m vertical wall without artificial support. Power track and trampolines give them the speed, lift and momentum to take flight. Their athletic ability, physical strength and team coordination take care of the rest.
I have seen performances before where artists jump off trampolines and climb walls but they have some form of artificial support. This performance was just phenomenal!
The WallNational Harbor
Today was the first time I ever saw/went to the National Harbor. It is gorgeous out there. The clouds and sun peeking out of them made for a really pretty sight. Since I was going for Ovo, I didn't really get to explore the area. Hopefully, someday... I really wish this place was more easily accessible by metro. Oh well...
Thursday, October 14, 2010
It's been 15 years...
Pinky and Sonu left Muscat in 1995. We used to play together then...Today, 15 years later, Sonu and I met for dinner after a long day at work. So much changes in 15 years. All we did was play then, today's conversation was probably the longest we've ever had that didn't include terms like "doctor doctor" or "barbies" or "touching the wall" or "kitchen kitchen". There's something so special about meeting a friend from a part of your life you aren't in touch with. I don't think there are many building friends I am really in touch with. I don't talk about that part of my life with anyone who knew me from that time. It's wonderful to reconnect! I hope we stay in touch!
Why I Love You, Mama Lucia's!!!!!
The bread and the oil (with parmesan cheese and garlic) is delumptious!!!Also of special note is their white pizza. :)
Monday, October 11, 2010
All Fired Up - Our Finished Work!
My Rice Bowl
My Tea Bag Holder - Top
My Tea Bag Holder - Bottom
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Free Breakfast!
Z Burger in Glover Park celebrated its 2 year anniversary this weekend. The were giving everyone free breakfast. I was walking back from pilates and stumbled upon this the good fortune. They had a few things to choose from: cheese omelet, ham and cheese omelet, veggie omelet, western omelet, pancakes etc. I picked the Veggie Omelet. Yummmm! :)Saturday, October 9, 2010
Anita Ratnam
Smita and I went to watch Anita Ratnam perform at the Lincoln Theatre today. The opening performances were the same as for Mallika Sarabhai. Anita Ratnam was fabulous. I especially enjoyed her performance of Yashoda and Yashoda's interaction with Lord Krishna.
After the performance she came out to meet with the audience. The photo at the beginning is the least blurry photo I got of her. Heh heh heh
After the performance she came out to meet with the audience. The photo at the beginning is the least blurry photo I got of her. Heh heh heh
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