I know that’s a lot of exclamation points in the title, but I positively cannot contain my excitement. The past 24 hours have left me utterly exhausted, but I had to update everyone before I went to bed. Last night was AMAZING. I’m struggling to come up with words to describe the tangle of thoughts and feelings and emotions I’m experiencing right now.
There was the fear of performing, and then the rush of the actual performance, and then the realization that not only did people really dig my act, they actually thought I was a sexy bombshell to boot. I’m torn between the high of “Oh my gosh…I can’t believe I really did it,” and the low of “Oh no…I can’t believe it’s over.”
The indescribably awesome Lisa of Stocking Vixen and MyBackseam (the place to join if you’d like a naughtier take on lingerie and stockings than what I show here) was in attendance, and she had the following to say right after my performance:
“Treacle was the best one in the whole show tonight. A women behind me said, “wowwwww,” when Treacle got her jumpsuit off, and a guy yelled for an encore when she was finished. IMHO if she wanted to pursue burlesque, she absolutely could. “
And well…the pursuit of burlesque is what I’m thinking of right now. Not only does my passion for burlesque nicely complement my addiction to lingerie, I’ve become absolutely enamored of the art form over the past six weeks. I loved telling a story with my character, and there’s no comparison to the rush of a crowd whooping and hollering and cheering you on. Burlesque 202 starts in a few weeks, and I’m seriously considering signing up for it.
Okay….enough of my gushing, right? Photos and video are on the way and should be posted within a month. The audience wasn’t allowed to take pics or video (for good reason…privacy is a big deal), so I have to wait on professional versions of both. But I promise that as soon as I get them, you will too.
Thank you all so much for your messages of encouragement (both public and private) over the past few weeks. Knowing that I had the support of my friends here really gave me the courage to see things through.
I’ve got lots of great things in store for the blog. Keep stopping by so you don’t miss out, and thank you, as always, for reading The Lingerie Addict!
Many, many congratulations Treacle and i feel a burlesque star has been born.
This is so awesome, I feel really glad about you:)
Congratulations on taking the leap. Can't wait to see the photos! xo
Congrats!! You deserve it, glad it went so well. Now I am sure everyone agrees with me, we are anxious to see the pics!! so put the pressure on them…haha..
Have a super week.
Colin.
Congratulations!!!! A remarkable accomplishment!
Congratulations! I bet you knocked 'em out! Looking forward to the photos.
Dear Treacle – I think you can handle another addiction, and burlesque seems like a nice one. Truly happy it all went off well.
Keep it up!
xxoo – Petra
Congrats! Lucky girl!
Congrats! I would love to perform in a burlesque show! I cannot wait to see the pictures.
pixiedrivein.blogspot.com
woohoo, how utterly awesome!
FELICITATIONS Treacle…Quel courage :)
Vous êtes resplendissante
Fantastic! i just knew you would be a hit and that you would feel that way afterwards. i'm so happy for you that you went through the whole stage-fright / performance / exhilaration experience and were the success i knew you would be. i'm sure the photos and video will be a real treasure.
Congratulations Treacle! That sounds wonderful. You have every reason to be excited. i can't wait to see the photos!
diane
Eeeee That is SO EXCITING! I'm sure you were so fabulous. I can't way to see pictures.
P.S. SIGN UP for the next burlesque class! You are on such a high right now, I don't see a reason not to chase that feeling!
Based on Lisa's review, the response of the crowd, and the high/low you are feeling right now, the question is not to seriously consider 202, but why you have not signed up already.
I can imagine the passion in your eyes when you spoke of the experience before this weekend, and how that passion is now exponentially magnified.
In a few years time, I expect we will be calling you Dr. Treacle, Ph.D in Burlesque. I look forward to reading and watching your masters' and doctoral theses.
I cannot wait to see the photos and videos! I can only imagine the fabulousness of it and I'm sure that doesn't do it justice!
Love,
amber
how exciting! you definitely need to do the next course…imagine the possibilities!!!
xox alison
Not completely unrelated to a lingerie addiction, but not a step most would take. The main thing was, you enjoyed doing it! Imagine being great and hating every second of it. Congratulations – we'll look forward to the photos.
I agree with SoCalMan. I do hope you've signed up already. I'll come and see the next show, too. :)
Congrats my dear on your successful show…Great news to hear that it went well !!!
AWESOME!!!! Congratulations on your first show!!!
Very exciting! So glad I found your site. and it looks like you've found your destiny.
Could I have a photo or short video to post on my new blog? and maybe comment or two about preparing for your first performance?
http://bodybyburlesque.blogspot.com
Jennifer Perry