Odette at the water festival (photos and video)

[Odette]

i made a new post becasue i want to make sure the photos are easy to find and i got a story for the whole thing.


so i woke up this day to the wrost possible thing for me: RAIN.it was freezing and pouring alot and on this day.
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i got there to set up,but since it was raining, i brought back up stuff(last minute things. i gotta finish my prop stuff real bad!) to put inside.im so prepared! =)
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as soon as i settled, an artist wanted to draw me.i forgot what you call these:
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the opening ceremony was a hopi water blessing.i was blessed with the sacred tribal waters of the hopi tribe! i feel so honored.this is the gourd they used for it
2095the hopi tribeal cunselor or cheif im not sure. have me a piece of yarn and said im one of the water people.that i will grow strong by learning from mistakes and when we all work together we will save the earth.
then the bands were playing and the event took off. every parent pointed me out to their kids. some were shy, some were excited,some were confused(lol), and some visit me at every event i go to. i saw 2 girls i know from past events. one talks alot to me. so cute. i must learn her name!
one kid said to his dad "its e fishy!" and kept pointing.friggin cute!! one parent said to his daughter"its a mermaid" and the girl said "mermau?" cuuute!!!
i had people ask me what i do exactly,where is the water,a polititian tried to get me to vote for him.the way he held onto my hand was so wrong.like he was flirting.no vote for him!

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one of the band members was from Haiti and sang la sirène to me (i see la siren, i feel la siren)and told me that the mermaid is an important part of their tradition. it was beautiful! and i spoke a little french with him before he went on. so sweet!
a few of my friends came to support me and one came thats from my play(our prop specialist) she got me food.so nice!!
i changed out of my tail only once in 7 hours and for only about 10 minutes, but my legs were ok.thank goodness.


ill post more later.a few photographers are supposed to send their pics to me. so busy!i got one more public event this weekend. then a few private things as well as my play. ill get more up real soon i promise!

[Mermaasai]

Wow, Odette! Thats awesome, it sounds like you had some fun ^.^

[Odette]

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[Mermaid Sirena]

:D You look so pretty!

[Gem Stone]

Awesome story line! Oh and the picture is called a carachture. Might have spelled it wrong, lol.

[Spindrift]

*caricature

:)

[Odette]

thank you all very much. i just got back from another event i have a few photos taken of me so ill get those out soon. my business is expanding at a dramatic rate!i may be expanding with another mermaid soon and working on show props in a bit.

[Mermaid Sirena]

Mind sharing your secrets of success :P

[Odette]

i will share SOME tips,sure.i feel all performers should be like siblings and help eachother out but keep secret what makes us unique. once i do a bit more, ill post a thread on what was successful for me or maybe just put it in existing threads. i still got a few new things comming up that could be a potentail success too.i get to do some business in Hawaii in may and next year Chicago and Florida if i keep a good profit.

this is from my last event(saturday):
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this was not the best for business.i was rushed to get ready and forgot to put on sunscreen,my foundation was too light, i wasnt prepared for some photos and i look like a amatueur mess .i could have done much better,but i learned from it. i like to post my flaws in places i can see it often so i stay focused on fixing it.thats one tip i want to give right now. always work on your flaws and make them smooth.and dont let anyone shake you. i bumped my head while showing an example of fluidity and someone brought it right up next time they saw me,but thats ok. learn from it. put your hands behind you next time.

[Mermaid Sirena]

Sound advice and I completely respect anything you are willing to share and understand that you don't want to share everything as this how you make a living :)

[Odette]

Sound advice and I completely respect anything you are willing to share and understand that you don't want to share everything as this how you make a living :)
*hug* thank you, Sirena! some people have been literally begging me and its so frustrating.youre wonderful!

[Mermaid Sirena]

I try ^_^ Well what do you expect? Your successful, beautiful and someone people look up to. I'm certain I can't even begin to entertain how many people ask you for advice on a daily basis (hopefully not to many get bratty when you refuse to share every detail) :D

[Mermaid Momo]

were you at conichiwa? and dont forget to update your website with those pictures!

[Odette]

were you at conichiwa? and dont forget to update your website with those pictures!
i was at conichiwa and was invited to come back next year too.

you are so right! i really need to figure out how to get photos on my website.godaddy is annoying.gotta spiff it up!

[Mermaid Momo]

yeah i've noticed that alot of go daddy websites dont have alot of options. may i suggest a weebly? its free unless you get a pro account but you can personalize it like no-one's business! XD

[Mermaid Sirena]

If you do get another host don't get wix, just please for the love of all design don't get wix.

[Raina Matthews]

GoDaddy, as a rule, is by far the worst hosting company I've ever had the misfortune to use. Granted they have a lot of tools to make life easier, but more often times than not, they either don't work at all, or don't work well. can't tell you the hassle I've had with them and a simple form submission to send email. it either never gets sent, or takes about 3 hours to get there.

[Odette]

thanks for the advice. i really need it.lol. ive been so busy and getting so far behind on everything. <3

[Koi Pond]

Every time I see one of you doing events it makes me tear up , you guys are so wonderful. Odette So happy you had fun at the water Festival !!! :)