I present to you a flashback video of a photo session with Jamal the dancer. Jamal’s agent contacted my husband after seeing images of a photo session with a Houston based singer. They were in need of images as Jamal was being entered into a competition for a calendar. At this point, he was dancing off Broadway in New York but was home visiting.
Needless to say, l enjoyed this shoot tremendously. Usually, the sessions are with women mostly, so l was happy to have a tall handsome young man. Here are the chosen images from the session in a little video that l put together. He did win with one of the images by the way, and was chosen as Mr. July for the calendar at a red carpet event in New York. The last l heard, he had gotten a big part as a dancer in some Broadway show. We wish him continued success. Enjoy the video.
I don’t have a regular post as we are busy packing. Much as we love our current flat, we do not love the neighbor. All that “love thy neighbor” BS is just crap” :-) . There is just way too much drama. They fight a lot, and loudly, with slamming doors and yelling, and they are not even married! They also leave their dog home a lot….a whole lot. Her “walk” is being led up to the roof where there is about 100 square feet of terrace. That is not much space for a Labrador. She barks constantly because she is so lonely. It is not unusual for her to be cooped up in that little flat for 12 hours. Malta, unfortunately is not very dog friendly. Dogs for most people are not part of the family, they are kept on balconies or in garages etc. The cats get all the love.
In the meantime, please check out my post about the Danube River cruise in Budapest over at Travel Blue Book, a very cool website that hopes to inspire the traveler in all of us.
Haha, after looking at the video I can see why you enjoyed this photo shoot so much :)) It’s really nice to hear that one of your photos was selected and featured in the calendar!
My mother in law was in a similar situation with her dog: he was left for about 9 hours home alone, as she was working and there was nobody else to take care of him. All the neighbors complained that he used to bark all day long, and I understand that it’s awful. She did find a short term solution – left the dog with a neighbor, but the lady eventually moved so it was back to barking all day long. It was a delicate situation, as it is truly maddening to hear a dog barking all day long. However, it was also an old dog we’re talking about and until my mother in law was left alone in the apartment, the situation was different, as there was always somebody home to spend time with the dog. Still, a bad situation to be in, both as the owner or a neighbor.
Yeah, it was nice. Most of the time, it’s half naked women, boudoir shoots etc. The fighting is worse than the dog barking even. We found out later that we have lasted the longest in the flat, most break their lease within 3 months. If one killed the other one day, l would not be surprised. It’s that bad.
Well thank you for that eye candy on a thursday morning! I think dancer’s bodies are so strong and beautiful! Good luck with the move…I know it sucks. :( Why do people get dogs or other animals and not take care of them properly? It’s just sad.
You’re welcome :-). I agree about the dancers and their physique and stamina. I am excited about moving. I think we will like the new place, at least l hope so! Cash in those points and visit!!!!
That is awesome that Jamal won with one of your shots, Kemkem! I did watch the video and can see why the ladies would certainly love it! So sorry to hear about your moving due to the yucky and negligent neighbors. My Golden Retriever, Phoenix, is my best buddy and lifelong dream come true. He is a main feature on my blog both with my writing and photography of him. What those people are doing to that Labrador LITERALLY made my stomach turn to read!!! I won’t go into a long rant but easily could. Needless to say that really upsets me on his behalf. Phoenix and I hope you guys have a great weekend and best of luck with your move! :)
Hi Mike, you would totally get along with my hubby. I have had to practically beg him not to do anything foolish in trying to handle things his way. We have 2 rescue beagles and know how you feel about Phoenix. The get away with murder with him..:-) .I have to check Phoenux out. He sounds lovely. We are looking forward to a new cheaper and hopefully better neighbours. Thanks for dropping by and commenting.
Hi Kemkem! What a brilliant photoshoot. Wow! Very sexy. That guy should be a model!
Yeah, dogs in small places. Not a good idea. When we were young, we had some dogs, a cat, a tortoise, and some fish. We were a household of 3 boys and 1 girl (me), and being that we grew up in the suburbs of Manchester, we could LOL!
Hope packing is not too stressful? Have you decided on your next world destination? I’m just so sorry that it wasn’t Berlin. :(
You know we really wanted it to be Berlin! But it was not to be. We are in Malaga, Spain. Been here 3 hours, first impression is very good. I think we’re going to like it here. I will also have an easier time learning Spanish than German..lol! Start planning your visit!