This post was originally shared as my New Moon Newsletter on May 17, 2026. Subscribe to get future letters in your inbox.
I have been that person all week. Turn on the music with volume at 100 percent, or not listen at all.
It’s been all or nothing.
– I had a week of practicing yoga every day.
– Then a week of practicing zero days.
– Then another week of practicing yoga every day.
– This past week I practiced zero.
It’s been all or nothing.
And why not. A new website.
I’ve started countless projects, and I’m determined to finish them all, but not just finish them. They are going to be “full out.”
Between all or nothing, my tendency is to go ALL out. For ALL.
So has been my spring of the theme of Building.
The theme for summer is Relax & Release, but it’s not summer yet…
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I sincerely try not to bring “work” into this newsletter. This newsletter is more meant for delving into deep work, digital minimalism, arte, and all of the rewards that come from deep integration with material and the world.
However… I’ve just spun up a new website, and I’m pretty darn proud of it. As in, super-duper, rootin’-tootin’ proud!
And it ain’t even finished yet.
HISTORIA Y ORIGENES DEL FLAMENCO
Según la RAE: “Dicho de una manifestación cultural, o de su interprete: de carácter popular andaluz y vinculado a menudo al pueblo gitano.”
El flamenco es una expresión artística que nace del mestizaje de varias culturas y que, claramente, nació en Andalucía. Este arte se compone de tres elementos principales: cante, toque y baile y se ha convertido en un símbolo de identidad cultural tanto en España como en el resto del mundo.
I’ve been meaning to study the material of my new weekly flamenco theory class alongside my novice dance practice as a recreational enthusiast.
And if I had more bandwidth in this moment, this newsletter could be about these newfound studies…
Alas, the Duende is shaking his head. Time’s up. I missed yesterday’s self-imposed, New-Moon-in-Taurus deadline. ‘Cause it’s been all… or it’s been nothing.
Soon enough, Duende. Soon enough.
Survival Sevillanas.
You may remember in a previous post, “Súper mega híper” small manageable bits, that I have tasked myself with learning to dance the four Sevillanas before the feria of my town.
And nope, I haven’t stopped at just one.
Not satisfied with learning two of the four.
Not satisfied with three of the four?
Babe, it’s been all four… or nothing.
And I am happy to report to you that my Sevillanas, like my Spanish, have reached the point of Survival-ready and workable.
For this, I am immeasurably grateful.
Bueno, amigos. Today I’m keeping this one short.
Until next time—the full moon newsletter, when I will return to web design material as usual, and not even play with the Creativity that still beckons…
Because I want it all. I don’t want nothing.
Yours expediently,
Shayna
P.S. Coming up in June, for Pride Month, you’ll get the themed newsletter from your ever aspiring ally…
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