omg... I can't believe that I haven't really chatted with you before. Please forgive me. I was amazed by your post... pictures and all. I, also, am a bellydancer but nowhere near professional. I started late, but fell in love. Whenever I begin working again (grad school took ALL of my time), then I hope to continue taking lessons. The fact that you're into anime, Japan/Japanese, and everything is so much more amazing! *hugs* A fellow dancer! YAY! I wish I was closer...but unfortunately, I'm in NJ.

I wish you the best and I hope to chat with you someday.

~ Ariel