Looking at this picture from one of my Thirsty Bear performances, believe it or not, makes me cringe; but it also reminds me of an important turning point in my flamenco career. It was taken during a really challenging time in my life where there were many crazy things going on. I was totally broke, losing my home, working a crap temp job, had just gained ten pounds so none of my nice costumes fit, and for some baffling reason like a cruel cosmic joke I was finally getting a