Jessamina's Blog

     The Goddess Shoppe was born from my Mother,  whose own Mother helped make it a reality, whose Mother before her had as well.  A long line of women making dreams come true.  I am proud to be of this lineage.  I am Daughter of Ginger, Daughter of Carole, Daughter of Alice, Daughter of Maude...I should learn the names of those before her as well.       I am priveleged to be born in a time where women are honored, adored and  celebrated, or can at least honor, celebrate and adore themselves shamelessly!  The Goddesses of today know that they can accomplish their dreams, and run toward their desires with joy and ferver.  My mother is nurturing her own visions and dreams, and fueling mine with her strength. I am so grateful.       We have found a new connection in this Adventure,  we are dancing a new dance together.  Some Mothers that I have met this past week have expressed their desire to share Goddess Bellydance with their daughters...I love this! It was always my inten

   After weeks of hard work, paint, and pricing..We are finally open. I had the pleasure of getting some decorating advice and hands-on help from my Mother's longtime friend, Kathy. My gorgeous new studio is her brainchild. I love the energy in there..It has served us well for 3 classes so far, and an elegant pre-opening party. She's a genius. We felt priveleged to receive help from friends, family, and cute single guys...      Opening day was a riot, clean up from the pre-opening party the night before, and right into the goddess workout with some of the most fun goddesses you ever want to meet.  After, I got to throw open the curtains, and announce "welcome to the goddess shoppe!" We immediately downed some chocolates to celebrate.       The comings and goings of various people in & out of the store, fresh faced teens, sparkle-pouf-ing each other at the beauty bar. Another group of teens enjoyed learning about their astrological compatabili