Berta Space

Merry Christmas to all

2006-12-07T10:28:00.000-08:00

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year. I know me and John will. Because we have each other. I would not have it any other way. He is my Whole world and much more.

Merry Christmas

and A

Happy New

all

HAPPY 23rd BRITHAY TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-11-13T08:32:00.000-08:00

Really its I turned 23 at 2:45 this morrning. feel like another day to me but I guess that comes with age. But I wish my uncle was here, but He has been dead for almost 7 years. He died when I was 16 , he died the day after Thanksgiving and my father found him and he not been all the way right sence. So I am down and out just a little Maybe alot. I miss my uncle very much but get though it and it is hard. But I was driving to school this morrning I started to cry when this song came over the radio I odn't remeber what is was but it was said. I had to pulled over becouse I started to cry and could not stop. I think that was for my uncle and that happens on my brithday and I don't really know why maybe it is where i miss my uncle and maybe it where I found my john he pulled me out of a deep dark hole and made me feel loved and he showed me that He loves me and it makes me feel loved. God I love him so and would not let him go. He is my world, my every thing. I love him so and if he asked me to marrie him I would say yes in a heart beat. I can't wait untill he dose I love him very much. John I love you more than life it self. Anyone who hurt will get hurt. Because my love is storng for you. I love you. JOHN YOU ARE MY SEXY MAN AND I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.

HAPPY 23rd BRITHDAY TO ME.

Thankgiving Turkey

2006-11-08T13:16:00.000-08:00

THANKSGIVING

Is one of my favrite times of the year. Because I love to cook, John can tell you I my cooking is greate. He love all of my things I make him. But when the Thanksgiving and Christams comes around. I have so many thing i love to cook and John stay in the kitchen me and keeps me compey. He loves the smell of my food. I love him because he love me and makes me feel wanted and any ways I love to strat up and cook any thing. Well i going to share some of my holday recpeise with you all.

The turkey
A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey
Prep Time: 30 MinutesCook Time: 4 Hours
Ready In: 4 Hours 30 MinutesYields: 24 servings
"Simple, perfect roast turkey just like grandma used to make. Seasoned with salt and pepper, and basted with turkey stock, the flavors of the turkey really stand out. Stuff with your favorite dressing."
INGREDIENTS:
1 (18 pound) whole turkey
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
salt and freshly ground black pepper to
taste
1 1/2 quarts turkey stock
8 cups prepared stuffing
DIRECTIONS:
1.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place rack in the lowest position of the oven.
2.
Remove the turkey neck and giblets, rinse the turkey, and pat dry with paper towels. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in the roasting pan. Loosely fill the body cavity with stuffing. Rub the skin with the softened butter, and season with salt and pepper. Position an aluminum foil tent over the turkey.
3.
Place turkey in the oven, and pour 2 cups turkey stock into the bottom of the roasting pan. Baste all over every 30 minutes with the juices on the bottom of the pan. Whenever the drippings evaporate, add stock to moisten them, about 1 to 2 cups at a time. Remove aluminum foil after 2 1/2 hours. Roast until a meat thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 4 hours.
4.
Transfer the turkey to a large serving platter, and let it stand for at least 20 to 30 minutes before.

Dancing

2006-11-08T08:26:00.000-08:00

There is a lot of things I love to do, but dancing is on of my farvorite things to do. John Says that he loves the way I movie. If he would dance more I bet I would love way he movies to. But any way I have been dancing for a long time. My grandparents help me love to dance. I do all kinds of dancing. I have Jazzed, Taped, Belly, hula Dancing, and Ballet dancing ect I have danced in many form and stiles. I started Dancing when I was little but I do dance very much any more. But I do Drity dance some and john love it and the way I move. Well here is some back ground on the dancing I did.

Ballet:

Ballet is very pretty dancing! You probably have seen ballet on television or in the movies. Perhaps you take ballet lessons or know someone who does. We know that the “t” on the word “ballet” is silent, so we say “ballay.”
Ballet was first performed in Italy in the early 1600's.
In 1661, the first ballet school was opened in France. It was started by Louis XIV, and only men were allowed to dance. Women first danced the ballet in 1681. They did not look like the dancers of today, because they wore ankle-length dresses!
Throughout the beginning years, until 1789, the performers not only danced, but also recited poems and sang songs.
The dance steps taught so long ago in France are still used today. Most steps still have their original French names.
The basic five ballet positions were created in the 1600's by a French ballet teacher whose name was Beauchamps. These arm and leg positions helped the dancers to balance while still looking graceful. Most ballet steps and combinations begin with one of the basic positions.
Some ballet step names and positions, and their English translations are:
“Devant,” which means “in front.”
“Glissade,” which means “to glide.”
“Pas,” which means “step.”
“Pas de chat,” which means “cat step.”
“Pas de deux,” which means “steps for two,” meaning two dancers.
“Pas jete,” which means “throwing step.”
“Releve,” which means “raised.”
“Rond de jambe,” which means “round of the leg.”
“En premiere,” or “first position.”
“En seconde,” for “second position.”
For third, fourth and fifth positions: “en troisieme,” “en quatrieme,” and “en cinquieme.”
All the basic positions require the dancers to “turn out” their legs and feet. This takes years of training and practice.
Much of a ballet dancer’s training takes place at a “barre,” which is the French word for “bar.” The bar is like a wooden pole. It is fastened horizontally to the wall about 38 to 45 inches above the floor. The dancers use the bar in many ways. They place one leg upon the bar, by hooking their heel over it. Then, they can do stretching exercises. Sometimes, they stand with their side toward the bar, and hold the bar with one hand. This helps them to balance as they do “plies,” which are kind of like deep knee bends. Plies (plee-ays) are done with the back held straight.
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The ballet dancers you see on television, movies or at the ballet are usually professionals. The lady dancers, or “ballerinas,” dance on their toes. This is called dancing “en pointe.” A dancer is usually at least 12 years old before she begins to dance en pointe. She then wears “toe shoes,” which are stiff-toed slippers with ribbons that tie around the feet and ankles. Lambs wool is put into the toes of the shoes to cushion the ballerina’s toes. Sometimes a foam pad is also worn on the toes.
For performances, the ballerinas wear “tutus,” which are short, full skirts, often made of netting or satin material. Sometimes, they wear a slightly longer skirt, which flows gracefully as the ballerinas dance.
Ballerinas traditionally wear their hair in a bun, pinned high on the head.
Male dancers, simply called “ballet dancers,” always dance in soft-soled shoes. They do not dance en pointe. The men must be in good shape to be able to lift the ballerinas into the air.
All ballet dancers wear “tights” on their legs. They are like stockings and cover the entire leg.
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Ballet on television is nice. You can also “go to the ballet.”
When you go to the ballet, you will see a story performed to beautiful music. The dancing is done on a stage. There are lovely costumes, interesting lighting and even sound effects!
When you first get to the ballet, you can get a “program.” It will explain what the story is about and who the dancers are. It will also list the “scenes” of the ballet. The scenes are parts of the story. Sometimes, there is an “intermission,” during which you can get up and stretch your legs, go to the restroom or get a drink of water. The intermission also gives the backstage crew time to arrange some new scenery for the ballet.
A ballet usually tells a story. There are some ballets that have been performed many times over many years. Although the story of a particular ballet is the same, the actual dance is probably quite different each place you see it.
For example, “Swan Lake” is a famous ballet that has been performed all over the world. The story is always the same, but when it is done in different places it looks very different because it was “choreographed.” A choreographer is a person who plans each part of the ballet. They decide which steps will be used and how those steps will be put together. So, each time you see a ballet that has been choreographed by a different person, it will be new to you!
You can see “Swan Lake” six times and never be bored!
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You may take ballet lessons, or watch dancers in the movies and on television. Perhaps you will enjoy going to the ballet. Whatever your association with ballet, it is a beautiful, graceful kind of dancing!

Jazz Dance

Jazz dance has two meanings, depending on the era. Both dance forms are related by evolution.
Until the middle of the 1950s, jazz dance in shows meant mostly tap dance, because jazz was the music and tap was the main dance of the era. American "tap dancing" has its roots both in the "Irish" folk dance tradition and in the African dance tradition. Also, during the jazz era, a popular form of jazz dance was Swing dancing and its related dances Cakewalk, Black Bottom, Charleston, Lindy Hop, all forms of dance commonly danced to jazz music.
Another essential root of jazz dance comes from the [African American Vernacular Dance] from the late 1800's up until the mid 1900's. After the 1950's, pioneers such as Kathrine Dunham took the essence of caribbean traditional dance and made it into a performing art.
Since the fifties, with the growing domination of other forms of entertainment music, jazz dance evolved with broadway choregrapher into a new, smooth, modern Broadway style that is taught today and known as Modern Jazz, while tap dance continued to evolve on its own. An early popular "jazz dancer" was vaudeville star Joe Frisco in the 1910's. He danced in a loose-limbed style close to the ground, with eccentric steps, and juggled his derby and cigar.
Jazz dance is a form of dance commonly used in Broadway shows and movies. Jazz is more a contemporary kind of dance as compared to ballet, for instance. Even though jazz dancing might look easy and fun when the dancers do it, the dancers have to be in really good shape, and practice sometimes six hours a day. Some traditional musical jazz numbers are All That Jazz and Chicago.
Both Jazz dance and modern dance techniques are based on the basics of the old ballet tradition, even though both forms where considered to rebellions against it. To excel in jazz dance, the dancer must master ballet techniques. In jazz dancing the movements are big and exaggerated and there is usually an attitude the dancer conveys to the audience. The attitude would depend on the dance. For example in a modern number like Livin' La Vida Loca, the dancer would probably be happy, and look like they were at a party having a really rockin' time. Jazz dancing is also used in modern dancing as on MTV. Las Vegas showgirls are also jazz dancers.
Just about every dance school teaches jazz, as it is the most popular dance form for amateur dancers. The essence of jazz dance is entertainment to the people, a form of dancing which is easy to understand for anyone seeing it. As the famous modern choreographer and pioneer Alvin Ailey said "The dance came from the people, and should always be given back to the people".
Famous jazz directors and choreographers include Bob Fosse, Gus Giordano, Gwen Verdon, Jack Cole, and Eugene Louis Faccuito (also known as Luigi).
Well known Jazz dances include All That Jazz, Can-can, Damn Yankees, The Red Mill.
Jazz dance has appeared in various forms. However, these variations are related by common roots, namely tap, jazz music, and African-American rhythms and dance.
During the Jazz Era, popular forms of jazz dance included:
swing dancing and the related Lindy Hop, Black Bottom, Charleston, and Cakewalk
the performance style popularized by Bob Fosse’s work (e.g. “Chicago,” “Cabaret,” "The Pajama Game")
Jazz has now become an essential part of musical theatre choreography and serves as a base which is easily flavored by and interwoven with the dance style appropriate for the show (e.g. contradancing). Swing dancing and cabaret-style jazz dance thrive in dance schools and clubs and in the theatre.

Tap Dancing
The phrase "tap dance" first appeared in print around 1928. Merriam-Webster defines it two ways, first: A step dance tapped out audibly by means of shoes with hard soles or soles and heels to which taps have been added. The second definition is more interesting: An action or discourse intended to rationalize or distract.
The early slave trade in America resulted in a rhythmic collision of cultures. Slave-holders already fearful of revolt, began to panic when it was discovered that Africans could communicate with each other - over long distances and in code - through the use of drums. All over the South, slave-holders forbid the use of drums and other native instruments in African religious ceremonies. But African-Americans held on to their traditional rhythms by transferring them to their feet. The tapping out of complex rhythmic passages was developed, and a subtle, intricate and vital physical code of expression was born. By the mid-nineteenth century, African-Americans had combined their footwork with Irish and British clogging steps to create a style called "buck and wing." which became Modern Tap Dance

This is just some history on three of my farovite dances. But I love to dance.

2006-11-06T09:17:00.000-08:00

I have beening dating My John for 6 month or so. He loves me very much. I ask my self where has he been all my life. He pops up one day well. I have liked him for 1 and 1/2 And he did not know it. But I think he did and did not tell me. But John is like my every thing my world and my life and with out him I would be lost. Liked trap in a dark closet and no way out. I love him very much. He loves me I know this because when I am with him I am happy and glad I am with him, but when he is away from me I am so sad and i miss him so much because I love him so. He love every thing about me from head to toe I don't have to dress up for him or put on makeup because I know that he knows I am sexy and pretty and he don't let me go a day with out him saying he loves me and no other. He loves my cooking and the way I take care of him because he is my world and my life and with out him I would be lost. I love the way he looks at me and his smiles, and the way he touchs me I get guse bumps, and a warm loving feels falls over me and I can't stop smileing around him he make me so happy and if he asked me today to Marry i wouls say yes because he love me and he would not even have to get a ring I would still say yes because he loves me an I love him with all my heart and soul he is my life and my world. All I can say is this is love and I want to spend the rest of my life with him.

A Special World

A special world for you and meA special bond one cannot seeIt wraps us up in its cocoonAnd holds us fiercely in its womb.Its fingers spread like fine spun goldGently nestling us to the foldLike silken thread it holds us fastBonds like this are meant to last.And though at times a thread may breakA new one forms in its wakeTo bind us closer and keep us strongIn a special world, where we belong.

- Sheelagh Lennon -

You're my man, my mighty king JOHN

And I'm the jewel in your crown,You're the sun so hot and bright,I'm your light-rays shining down,You're the sky so vast and blue,And I'm the white clouds in your chest,I'm a river clean and pure,Who in your ocean finds her rest,You're the mountain huge and high,I'm the valley green and wide,You're the body firm and strong,And I'm a rib bone on your side,You're an eagle flying high,I'm your feathers light and brown,You're my man, my king of kings,And I'm the

jewel in your crown.

- Nima Akbari -

Love Is ...

Love is the greatest feeling,Love is like a play,Love is what I feel for you,Each and every day,Love is like a smile,Love is like a song,Love is a great emotion,That keeps us going strong,I love you with my heart,My body and my soul,I love the way I keep loving,Like a love I can't control,So remember when your eyes meet mine,I love you with all my heart,And I have poured my entire soul into you,Right from the very start.

- Meghan -

JOHN I LOVE YOU SO

YOU ARE MY LOVE AND MY LIFE.

Suspended ( A really cool Singing group ) are in Kentucky

2006-11-01T07:56:00.000-08:00

Rarely does a rock band combine cutting-edge, modern rock music with intense real-to-life vocals. Suspended's aspiration is not only to connect with people through their powerful music, but to use their inspirational lyrics and sound to motivate people to live life at its fullest. "Just because our songs are catchy doesn't mean they're the typical mosh-pit songs," says Manoah Carrel, Suspended's lead singer, co-writer/lyricist. "We like to first search for the true meaning of a song, and not let anything take that away. If it ends up being a head-banger, great.
"Suspended has been together for two years and has played many venues, including clubs, festivals, fundraisers, and contests. Suspended has a four song demo, that contains their music, and is in the process of recording a six song E.P.
Suspended loves to create music and is excited about pursuing the many opportunities headed their way.
Suspended will be releasing their 6 song EP spring of 2006 as well as their own line of cool merchandise.Be sure to fill out our mailing list on our contact page for updates and show info.
suspended1.com is the web sit and you can hear there Songs well one of them. If you go to www.myspace.com And set up am accout you can hear they other song nothing and Infatuation They both sound greate. I hope you like them to I know that I did.
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Manoah
… I’ve sang for just about as long as I can remember. Singing and writing are some things I really love doing, and along with playing guitar I couldn’t ask for anything else. I play with Randall amplifiers, Schecter guitars, Ernie Ball strings, and use Shure equipment for singing. Other than playing music I like doing just about anything, hanging out with friends, playing just about any sport, checking out the latest or not so latest movies, and surfing, whenever I get a chance to catch a wave. n e ways, till next time… Manoah

Matt
Allow me to introduce myself as Matt the other M.C. of Suspended. I play on Schecter basses and through Peavey amps. I’ve been playing music since I was 8. Music has always been a massive part of my life, and Suspended allows me to further my dreams. Outside of the band I just enjoy hanging out with friends, watching movies, and going to concerts. Anything else you want to know just hit me up.

Micah
Greetings everyone, I’m Micah, the guitar guy for Suspended. I enjoy writing and performing music. I especially like being able to communicate to people though the wonderful power of music. I use Gibson and Schecter guitars, Mesa amps, and Ernie Ball strings. When I’m not working on music, I like to workout, attend concerts, horseback ride, and have a good time. Hope to meet U soon, Micah aka “The Cha-Chi”

But this is a little bit stuff about Suspended they are really nice people and thry love to sing and put on good shows.

Hi Every One

2006-11-01T07:03:00.000-08:00

I just wanted intorduce my self. my name is Roberta Gaye Slone I am in my 4th year of college, I am studing to be a teacher. I love to have fun. I love my boyfriend very much he is my wourld, and my every thing His name is John I love him very much.