It’s far too long since last time I have blogged about pole dance since there are a few things that were definitely affecting my schedule with pole dance.
Anti-Extradition Movement
Though I blogged about Jasmine’s wedding and send her the best wishes. The Anti-Extradition movement already started and had been on going for around 6 months. The 6 months have definitely be very chaotic for Hong Kongers, though my family and I and most pole buddies are safe and sound.
There had been a few highlighted items in the movement that may affect me, personally and emotionally- I don’t have to be arrested or sent to China or breathing in tear gas (physical experience) to explain why the movement stopped me from pole dancing.
Unprotected citizens: On 21 July 2019, the police left the residents and those in Yuen Long station being attacked by the triads. And even made excuses to show up late rather than stopping the attack on the innocent people.
Brutal attack on 31 August 2019: Another attack but it was a true tragedy that the police attacked citizen in Prince Edward station. The truth on the life and death in such tragedy remain hidden. For some time within the movement, I decided not to take MTR to work – all because of this incident, there had been late evenings in the subway that totally kept me wondering if I will be attacked the same way.
Tear Gas & Paint Spraying police van: The 2 major weapons used during the movement to control protesters, to track & arrest protesters. The chemicals contributed to air pollution and Hong Kong became a city of toxic.
Analysis: It’s a tragedy looking back and blog why I didn’t pole dance consistently – especially the Anti-Extradition movement explained well that a matter of life & death, human rights and well-being of my family and friends are more than just pole dancing. I did go back to say hi once in a while since I miss Kim, Mary, Lamlam, Tina, Elena and Trista.
Coronavirus:
The Start of 2020 – There had been news on the breakout of the Coronavirus spreading from Wuhan into different cities and provinces in China. It is a high risk virus that can be passed through respiratory system – so wearing a face mask outdoor, hand santinizing and avoiding crowded places became the essential routine for Hong Kongers.
I am not sure if my pole dance journey can continue the way I wish to but I have attended the Friday night class on 7 Feb 2020 just to know if I am still capable.
Here we go with the screencaps, but readers can check out the rest through my Instagram. (http://www.instagram.com/rl.doryfish223).
Thoughts: I can’t believe I am still able to make it in close to fulfilling Kim’s expectation and catching up with Jasmine.
It’s tough for some of us to keep up the skills consistently especially the Coronavirus came along after the Anti-Extradition movement died down for now.
My Blogger Portfolio
Besides the sad news, ever since I’ve been working hard on developing my blogger career/portfolio, I haven’t been catch up with pole dance consistently. But I know I may need pole dance to be part of my blogging/KOL portfolio even though I am far from the official key opinion leader in the pole dancing industry (Melody Man).
But I know without my pole buddies, I would never be as good as I think I can be in developing my blogger career. Thank you for always putting up with me when it comes to taking the perfect picture/product photos or even just to spend time for food tasting with any of you.