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Buddha!!!

     I am really excited to be the Buddha for the Chinese New Year. Last year I started learning to buddha 2 months before the Chinese New Year. I had no Idea what I was supposed to be doing, and was kind of thrown into the dance right beforehand. I didn't know how to act and was really nervous to ask questions.       Since last year I have been doing a lot of lion dances and have grown more comfortable under the mask. It started feeling more like me and I found myself trying new things. But I still felt a bit out of place.      When we started the dragon/lion dance training I was nervous that it would feel that way again, but this time there is consideration on what I am doing and I feel like my voice is heard and I'm bring my skills to the table The people in the lions make me feel comfortable and Si Hing Lindstrom gives me the opportunity to try new things.      When I am practicing with them I feel like I am ...