Strutting into 2010: Project Shine
Posted by MissKai | Posted in Health & Fitness, Random Musings | Posted on 01-01-2010
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Ah…another year is a wrap & we have a chance to start with a fresh slate. I must say, my 2009 was far from uneventful LOL
I would’ve never thought that I would go from working full time & very active with DJing & a 4 days/week yoga practice to being just about bed ridden, extremely weak, relying on a steroid, hormones to function & fighting to hold it together mentally while I faced the daunting task of recovering from adrenal fatigue/exhaustion (burnout). Stress finally had gotten the best of me, & I crashed & burned. And it was also at that same time that I was separated from General Motors - Saturn Corporation after almost 10 years of service (see previous blog entry, “Look Ahead”). I took all this as a big hint that it was time to go sit down, recharge & redirect…it was a long time coming.
I decided to do more of an alternative approach to handle this & started seeing Dr. Mark Calarco of EMP Health, who specializes in anti-aging & regenerative medicine. I still have a ways to go…but I’m still much better than where I was & still moving forward (it’s estimated that it’ll take 1 - 2 yrs to fully recover). I’m learning so much along the way…& actually rediscovering simplicity & happiness. When leaving the Saturn parking lot for the last time on April 20, 2009 & I heard the beginning lyrics to “Look Ahead” by Aquarian Dream (1976), “Things are changing, life’s rearranging…”, I didn’t realize just how true that was going to be. The shift has been with everything: career considerations, health, lifestyle, people, mindset, spirituality…like I said, everything. And it’s going to continue as I strive to keep evolving…so continuing to learn to let go, accept change, & enjoy the journey.
Now the good news is, 2009 had some wonderful high points mixed in along the way: I was the opening DJ here locally for a few Ultimo events (see previous blog entry); the Red Bull Music Academy Taster in Atlanta where I got to meet the Mizell Brothers amongst many other great talents (see previous blog entry); got the opportunity to help organize & participate in an album launch in Atlanta for my friend Dezaray & 1 of my long time favorite groups out of London, Bugz in the Attic (see previous blog entry); & Nigel One giving me a chance to spread my DJ wings a bit & tackle a new city, Asheville, NC (see previous blog entry). And we’ll not even get into all the wonderful people that I have connected & reconnected with…I can’t help but smile & be thankful.
After seeing on Facebook a portrait that was done of my friend Tasha Guevara (DJ Tabu, NY) back in October, I connected with Gene-Manuel of Whirling Art (NY). So to help me strut into the new year with a new attitude backed with some strength & courage, I thought it would be a cool idea to commission him to make me “magical”…I’ve got to believe that life is magical & wonderful to be able to fulfill my purpose & be happy. The great part is, not only did he do just that, but we both learned something along the way & he created a clever name for this series of portraits from me just saying “make me magical”…whodathunkit? LOL
So, it’s my pleasure to share with you “The Magic in Kai”, a “Magicalized Portrait” by Gene-Manuel (December 2009). Original photograph by my friend Damaris of Sepia 7 Photography (Atlanta) in September 2009. Art photography by Llima Orosa (NY).
Sending much love & appreciation to Gene-Manuel for creating such a stunning & moving piece to look at as I “Get it Together”…happy new year y’all & let’s get “Project Shine” started!
Smile & be well…
Kai
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Seiji vs Bembe Segue - Get it Together
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Wishing you all the best in 2010, Kai!
Thanks so much & the same to you Emelia! Hope to cross paths soon…xx
Beautiful art for a beautiful soul. Looking forward to the re-emergence and wishing you love and light on the journey back….and forward
Aw…thanks Honey…so guess we’re all taking some interesting paths, looking forward to seeing what’s in store for you also!
Nice!
Thanks Salah! And sooo glad that you got your album out, keep it up! http://salahananse.bandcamp.com
Emelia…meant to say that I keep your book, “I Haven’t Found Myself…but I’m Still Looking” nearby on the bedside table…such a fitting book, might actually end up on my lil altar I’m putting together. Thanks again for sharing http://www.emeliasam.com/products1.html
you are quite welcome darling. keep bringing the heat!
You do the same Paula, thanks!