And somehow, just after I saw the last video I most recently posted about, this awesome woman came to mind.  My dear friend Reya had had this posted up as her profile image for a while on Facebook, and while I don’t find this woman “Classically Pretty,” there’s something about her that I positively adore.

She is strong, (maybe even haughty?), daring, and practically challenging the viewer to slip forth a nasty remark, or let out a derisive snigger.  She is clearly a proud, courageous Big Woman, and I love that. ^_^  Although I know this image may not deal precisely with bellydance; as a fellow big lady and a bellydancer, images like this hearten me in ways I cannot describe, and give me courage to be that proud, strong woman that I see in this lady’s posture, in her manner, in her eyes.. and in that very small hint of a smile… :)

She is a fellow adorned, tattooed, black-clad, curvy, fluffy, fat lady, and she’s challenging the world with her presence and her “I am here, try to move me” demeanor. :)  I find that immensely inspiring, and thus, insanely beautiful.  And I hope that in some way (even if it’s not the shouting out loud & getting all proud manner that I feel somewhere deep inside), that you do too. :)

Dancing in Dreams of Foxy, Fat Womens’ Strength,
Ylluria 

(PS: If any of you know who this woman is, I would be incredibly grateful to know her name, so I could research her more. :)  Thank you so much!)