Belly dance

While at Redwood in 2005, living in the middle of nowhere, I started taking classes from Shoshanna, a fabulous belly dancer. I definitely got hooked!

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Nepal

One part about my education that was incredibly special to me was studying abroad. Having been a life-long vegetarian and concerned about expressing kindness towards all beings, I have always been interested in cultures that hold these values as well.

Bicycling  

Another major passion of mine is biking. I love road biking and try to get out there as much as possible. Endurance rides are great!

Sewing & Beading

Need something sewn or beaded? I would be happy to help!

 My sewing work includes hemming and alterations, costumes, clothes, and home furnishings. I specialize in bellydance and Indian wear and intricate stitching.

I also create beading and applique designs to beautify outfits, jewelry, and home decor. I'm skilled in making original patterns and replicating other work.

 - Competitive pricing
- Reliable and efficient production
- Smoke-free home

 Please contact me for more details and price estimates.

Bess (541) 941-1311

Century Rides
My goal for 2008 is to do all of the Century rides in the area! I have been training hard and am ready for this challenge! If you hear of any planned rides in southern Oregon and northern California, please let me know! Look for me on all of the major ones! So far, I am doing: Mountain Lakes Challenge, Mt. Shasta Summit, Crater Lake Century, Siskiyou Century, and Ride the Rogue.
 
Devanagari
I know that Nepal will always be an important part of my life, and I am striving to make my connections there even deeper. My Nepali is pretty good, but I am definitely lacking in reading and writing abilities! Therefore, I have undertaken the challenge for myself to learn Devanagari, the alphabet of Nepali (and Hindi and other Sanskrit-based languages). I have lots of readers to practice with from Nepal, plus Nepali friends who are so kind in helping me with my studies! I'd like to have basic reading and writing skills down by my next trip to Nepal in winter 2008-2009. I'm determined to make this happen and will let you know of my progress! :)
 
Mehndi
Combining my love of art with my love of the Indian sub-continent, I have developed and refined my skill as a professional mehndi artist. I make my own henna paste, using all natural ingredients. My designs are inspired by cultures worldwide that have a history of mehndi in their cultures. I'm very enthusiastic about my latest venture and would love to work with you to create beautiful henna art for any occasion! Please see www.mysticalmehndi.com for more information.