Maredudd1066 wanted a Japanese "happy dance."

[gurdymonkey]

I rather like this one. Besides, every taiko uchite I know can play it.

Not having been in an apprenticeship relationship with anyone (I'm an equal opportunity brain picker!), I dithered briefly, then decided to ask duchessletitia to make the public announcement to the kingdom list. There have been a number of Laurels in kingdom and out who have been supportive and enthusiastic about the stuff I do but I knew I couldn't count on prying sengokudaimyo out from under his rock with any reliability or timeliness. Edward le Kervere is a campmate and got to beam at me for the rest of the day, including the post event stop at Applebys for dinner. Her Grace was at Purgatorio, involved in The Meeting (DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNNNNNN!), and had to leave before Rolf made The Job Offer, so I asked her to do it. Holy crap, this is like planning a wedding or something!

So here I am stuck at home with a fever I don't want to pass on to folks at work and feeling guilty because it's payroll day, plus the OTHER whirl inside my brain. There is awesomeness to plot! (Yuki no shita or Matsu-gasane? Yuki no shita will at least go with the uwagi I made this year, but matsu-gasane is gorgeous too.) Will try to restrain myself from ordering swatches at least until Payday. At least there is very good tea in the house....

Random Japanophile trivia: I will be making a jump of rank from senior seventh rank or sho-shichi-i (common courtier) to fourth junior rank  or ju-shi-i (courtier with palace access). How could a kuge chick NOT be amped about that? I'm going to have to learn to stifle a twitch when addressed as Sensei.

For those thinking they might like to try to be at Twelfth Night, we think it may be at the Hilton in Concord, CA. If so, Oakland Airport is closest, but it and San Francisco Airport are both served by BART links and the Hilton offers free shuttles to and from BART. I'll post event info as I find out about it.

Comments

[tgrcats-tail.livejournal.com]

so happy your knowledge and skills and generosity in sharing the have been recognized for all to see. I admit, I was blown away by what my 4 peers had to say (and no, I dont recall a word) but one gave me a written copy of her portion. The vigil was very humbling in many ways, and I did use it as a time for introspection as well as to garner others thoughts.
I wish I was in a position to attend, but I know my absence wont be noted. Congratulations and yes, it is job; no one who truly has a Laurel would have suggested one rests on them.

IF I may do anything for you from far away in the Outlands, please, ask.

[gurdymonkey.livejournal.com]

I would be obliged if you could pass the word along to Mistresses Guernin and Rowan, at the very least, and anyone else you might think of there who knows me. I'm in touch with Li Guang Ming down in Al-Barran, but I don't know how far the word has spread.

[tgrcats-tail.livejournal.com]

I will make sure Rowen knows at first light tomorrow, and she will pass it to Guernin. Will tell Kate and Masahide too. Have you reached the Outlands bushi? Not sure I can track him down, but can out the word out if you wish it.

[gurdymonkey.livejournal.com]

Excellent!

I sent a message to Otagiri-dono's last known email address. I miss the stuffin' outta that man, he's been a source of inspiration and sanity on many occasions. Sir Haroun may know how to get in touch.

[tgrcats-tail.livejournal.com]

Sadly I believe Sir Haroun has relocated to Trimaris. With your permission I will send a query to the Outlands list.

[gurdymonkey.livejournal.com]

That would be fine. Thank you again. You Outlanders treated me like a rock star when I came out to Twelfth Night in Caerte and I'll never forget it!

[tgrcats-tail.livejournal.com]

do you have my email and would you email me offlist? (I am reluctant to post anyones contact info publicly, but I think I have a few for you.
And you ARE a Rockstar when it comes to Doing Japanese right and properly!