I don't think the dancers of the exotic sort get enough credit.
There are so many stereotypes around this profession; some are true, sure...but over the past few years of dealing with my sister I've had most of those perceptions dashed away.

This has been an incredibly hard week...and it all comes down to tomorrow.
I really hope she makes it; every bit of stress and pain will have been worth it.

I'm so tired (and starting to feel so sick) that I need to just pass out now. No muscles are functioning properly. Even typing this is a trial.