I totally admire the seriousness with which you treated your job and the respect you showed the Culkin’s.
I also think it is totally awesome that you worked as a belly dancer! There is just something fundamentally cool about that!
And then, of course, it is absolutely amazing that you got to do that for Macauley Culkin - I mean, what a unique experience.
You write the story very well, there was a moment while reading it where I actually thought to myself “I feel like I’m there”. And not just that but I could feel the tension of trying to stop Hala from disturbing the Culkin’s.
Oh gosh, yes that was my profession for 30 years. First in the restaurants, then traveling to festivals and galas and workshops and such. Indeed! I’ve got some pretty cool things my history. I’m so glad I was able to bring you with me!!
It was a telling moment about my imminent transition to fighter chick a couple years after that--I had always found it easier to stick up for other people than for myself. That factor--protecting others--is also what finally catapulted me into karate, which helped greatly in learning to stand up for myself. A lonnnnnng, ever evolving journey for sure. So glad you enjoyed it!
I totally admire the seriousness with which you treated your job and the respect you showed the Culkin’s.
I also think it is totally awesome that you worked as a belly dancer! There is just something fundamentally cool about that!
And then, of course, it is absolutely amazing that you got to do that for Macauley Culkin - I mean, what a unique experience.
You write the story very well, there was a moment while reading it where I actually thought to myself “I feel like I’m there”. And not just that but I could feel the tension of trying to stop Hala from disturbing the Culkin’s.
Great piece, Alexx.
Oh gosh, yes that was my profession for 30 years. First in the restaurants, then traveling to festivals and galas and workshops and such. Indeed! I’ve got some pretty cool things my history. I’m so glad I was able to bring you with me!!
It was a telling moment about my imminent transition to fighter chick a couple years after that--I had always found it easier to stick up for other people than for myself. That factor--protecting others--is also what finally catapulted me into karate, which helped greatly in learning to stand up for myself. A lonnnnnng, ever evolving journey for sure. So glad you enjoyed it!