Greetings Chakra Khan World,

It’s Julie, writing to you from Shanghai—ni hao!

(That means, “hello!”)  (Well, actually, more literally it means “you good!”)

Jesse, Karen and I were just discussing (virtually) how the blog has been sitting quietly for a spell, so I thought I’d noisy it up a little and drop you all a note.

FYI you can keep tabs on me in China on my blog or on twitter.

If you do, you’ll be able to read about fun things such as:

*  what I’ve encountered so far of TCM in Shanghai

*  my first trip to a jimjilbang in Shanghai

*  tons of pics of super-cute dogs.  in sweaters!

*  the best smile in our building

It’s been really helpful for me to track my journey as I go along.  Hopefully it will provide some entertainment for you as well.

Besides wandering around, getting lost a lot, and trying to figure out what’s going on in this massive city, I’ve also been working on the first stages of a new art challenge—a series of art-by-mail subscriptions, direct from the big SH.  You can read about them on my art page.  I’d so appreciate it if you pass the info. along to anyone who might enjoy them.  There are three versions.  In one, you get an original work of art each month.  In another you get a newsletter about that month of my life in Shanghai, handcrafted by me.  And in the third option you get a mystery “artifact” each month, complete with a clue or an i.d. tag to help you figure it out.  As you can tell, it’s all lots of fun!

Feel free to drop me a line and tell me what you’re up to.  I hear Jesse and Karen have done a little rearranging since I left—have you seen it?  Tell me all about it!  I’m sure it looks great.  I sure do miss the wonderful world of Chakra Khan!

hugs to you all,

—Julie

Join Julie for a couple relaxing hours

at Chakra Khan on

Thursday, December 15th from 5-7pm

Julie’s only here for a couple more months, then she’s moving to China…so hang out with her while you still can. ;)

* see her art
* chat with her
* buy her art
* pick up some super-cute gifts that aren’t her art
* get a chair massage!

You never know what friends will stop by, two-legged or four-legged. (woof!)

And maybe she’ll give away some prizes.

See you there!

-ck

directions etc. at chakra-khan.com

Join us from 7-9 this Friday!  We’re having a reception for Julie’s art show, and there will be fun around the building as well, as part of the Ivy Arts Festival!  Hang with us and meet some of our neighbors—it’ll be a great night!

—chakra khan

P.S. You can read about about Julie’s show here.

Join us on Friday, 10/14 for Ivy Arts Fest at the Ivy Building, including a reception for the artwork of our very own Julie Kesti!

7-9pm

See you there!

—chakra khan

p.s. read more about Julie’s show here.

Chakra Khan’s THIRD Birthday!

Saturday, August 27th

6-9pm

Come celebrate three wonderful years with us!

You can RSVP on facebook and let us know you’re joining us.

:)

love,

chakra khan

Today is the last day to cruise over to Chakra Khan for the super-sweet deal that is Walk in Monday! 

12-1:30

Ivy Bldg. Suite 21B (reachable by car, bus, sidewalk and greenway!)

20 minutes of bodywork for only $20!

20% off all the cute stuff you can buy

Just stroll in!

See ya in a few hours,

Julie

Walk-in Mondays continue thru 6/13! (except Memorial Day)

Walk in to Chakra Khan for a 20-minute shiatsu for only $20 (cash or check only). You can also hang out in the living room, relax, and peruse all our fun shop items (you’ll get 20% off!)

• Mondays 12-1:30
• first come, first served

After the 13th WIM will take a break. I’ll keep you posted if it returns in the fall.

Hope you all made it thru the stormy weekend unscathed!

See you soon,

Julie

Today Longfellow neighborhood artist Kari Maxwell visited Chakra Khan to hang her work.  (see pics on our facebook page)  Many of the images are based on feathers, which reminds us of the sweet cooing pigeons outside our window—who may serenade you during your next session.

Stop into see them soon—perhaps tomorrow, during Walk-in Monday!  (12-1:30)

—chakra khan

Happy Snow Day everyone!

Walk-in Monday is called off today so you can stay snuggled up at home (if you are  lucky enough to be at home.)  Staying home is a great way to avoid getting stuck in a snow bank—more snow is headed our way!

However, if you’re sad that you missed out on some great chair massage today, you can give your self a little love by rubbing your ears.  Look at all the points on that chart!  No need to memorize them or even try to find them—the sheer density of points on the ear means that giving them a good rub will help out your whole body.  It will also help relax your face, neck, and jaw, which tend to tense up on cold, blustery days.

HAPPY SNOW DAY!

Read a recent note from Julie, including information about new Monday walk-in chair shiatsu sessions—over your lunch hour!  Click here.