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Work has been going great...music is going great. Wrote some amazing songs with some people...trying to get them recorded and who knows maybe someday even sold ;) That would be the bomb! hahah :) Got a lot of exciting things coming up...weddings to play for, graduations to attend, less than 30days I will no longer be in a long distance relationship anymore!! YAY! I could shout that one from the rooftops--HOLLA! :) I'm so ready to be in the same area as my honey.

Other things....trying to plan a CD release party sometime/somewhere....so hopefully that will all work itself out. Ummmmm....I think that is it for now...Until next time, "Don't sit on a cactus!" :)

CD almost here!!! Finally!

SOOOOOOOOO.....Finally got the CD in duplication! Thank the LORD! The CD should be rollin' on in around the first week in May. So I will let you know soon how to get ahold of it. :)

In other news....Audrey's recital was AMAZING! She did such a great job. Everyone loved it including me. Such a great recital. If you came you know how awesome it was...if not--I'm sure she would love to get you a copy to see it ;)

SPRING!

Spring has finally arrived! Thank the Lord :) Got to see family and friends for the Easter holiday which was amazing! I'm so glad that I have people who love me. And I'm so glad that I have a Risen Lord! I love the Easter holiday...filled with promise. The famous sermon, "Friday's here, but Sunday's coming!" Beautiful words of promise. Hope you all had a great Easter..filled with family, friends, and uplifting promise. Lots of things have been going on, but none are really to exciting. Just been working and playing music like crazy. Super excited for the times ahead.

Greetings :)

SNOW in the 'Ville'!

Hello there....Young and the Restless here---checking in with everyone. So the new year has been going pretty good so far. All my jobs and music are going really well. I can't complain. I'm meeting tons of people and making lots of connections. This town is doing good for me. I can't believe it is almost the first of February. Life is kinda flying by and then the other half is not. So my roomie got a boyfriend. Super cool guy. Love him....really I do :) I've known him since freshman year. He is super sweet to her and they are super cute together. Glad she found someone that cares for her so much. I'm soooo happy for her---but I do have to admit that I'm kinda sad at times. This long distance stuff can be rough sometimes. Wes and I are really strong in our relationship--so I'm not really worried about it...but I won't lie... I miss him a lot which that is really hard in general to deal with; however, then the creative juices start flowing--so I write a song. All in all Tragedy, Loneliness, and Heartache= great song material....hahahahaha :)

BUT hold on a second....Let's talk about my AMAZING boyfriend for a minute. He IS my rock! He is so strong for himself and for me in my moments of weakness. He is my best friend. I can call and talk with him about anything---and for the times when I am sad or lonely---he is right there to comfort me and to make me laugh-so that I will forget about the sadness and focus on our future. I love my honey with all my heart and I am so glad that I have a strong man by my side.

I have been writing with some awesome people here in the 'Ville'. Some great stuff has come out of writing in groups. It's pretty amazing to see first hand the talent that is in this place. Had a "jam" session the other night---which was really cool! A little bit of wine/beer can go a long way in the writing/jamming process.....hahahaha. DISCLAIMER: This only happens on occasion. :) I am almost finished with my EP. I know I know this has taken FOREVER...however, sometimes this process can take a long time to sound really good. I am just waiting on the graphics to come in so I can send it off. Hopefully that will be in the next few days.

So my brother is interviewing for medical schools. And let me just say how extremely proud I am of him. He is truly a brilliant man--and I respect him and look up to him so much. He's the guy that makes his dreams come true. He is my hero. He is going to make an amazing doctor wherever he decides to go. Love you big bro :)

Being on my own is pretty cool. I've learned a bunch. Managing money, taking care of bills, figuring out when I can hang out with friends because my life is based on what time I have to get up to go to work the next day.....hahahaha....being a grown up has it's points of awesomeness...but let's not over do that statement ;) I love my family too---they have been super supportive throughout this experience.

My friends are really amazing. I have been truly blessed with such awesome friends. Friends who care about me, want to be there no matter what, and friends that will just go out with you cause you need to go out.

Well enough blabber for now...until next time, "Fragile. Don't drop."----Posted on a Boeing 757.

Happy New Year!

Hello all....Happy New Year from the Young and the Restless! ;) Well here we go....got to spend a little time with family, friends, and my honey for Christmas and New Years. So grateful to have them in my life. I know that I would not be the person I am today without their love and support. Thank you to all. Starting the year off right with work--hahahah! Which in this economy--is very much a blessing! I love the people that I am working with and everyday is a new experience to listen, be a friend, or be a blessing to someone who needed kindness. I am very much excited for the new year! I think it's the thrill of the unknown that has me going. I'm excited to figure out new things, to make new friends, and to see where the Lord is going to take me on my life journey.

On a side note....saw the movie Avatar last night with some friends---Cool movie; however, it was a tad bit long for me--hahaha. It could have been 30-45min shorter and I would have been fine with it. The Director did a nice job though--and the cinematography was really cool. (sorry if I spelled that wrong)---anyways---

Just wanted to write a little bit...not a whole lot more to say. So I will leave you with this, "Friendship is a sheltering tree." Make sure to tell your friends how much you love them.

Whoa...

Hey everyone...it's been awhile SORRY! Life has been crazy stressful lately. But I will try and catch everyone up. So here we go with the life of the Young and the Restless.....

Well the month of November has seemed to pass us by:

With working A LOT like usual, Soul Choir practices and gigs, Writers nights, Trying to learn more and more about PR/Marketing, my own gigs, and the holiday---the month of November flew by.

Work has been great. You know the ups and downs of working--sometimes you love it and sometimes you hate it---well got to do it cause my loan repayment starts this month. YAY the JOYS of being an adult. Who ever said that this was what I wanted??? hahahahaha. I just wish that I could win the lottery like so many other people wish for :)

Soul Choir--it's been a blessing. I love Soul Choir with all my heart. And I love all the people in it. We got another chance to bless the Mission for the homeless---and that was amazing. Music ministry (in my opinion) is the most powerful ministry out there. People are just touched by the messages through these songs. It is the most priceless moments to watch another person's life change right in front of you. If you ever get the chance---I would recommend changing a person's life----or at least try :)

I had a writer's night with Brandon and Jeff...that was so wonderful. I am surrounded by some of the best musicians/ writers. It is so nice to be able to learn from them. I even played one of my guitar songs--WHOA I know....going CRAZY!!! hhahahahah.

The PR/ Marketing stuff....going good. Learning more and more everyday. Maybe someday I'll be really good at it. :) They are trying to teach me so much--which I am very grateful for.

My own gigs---Played for the youth down here at church (which was life changing as well). They are such wonderful young people--and have a lot to offer. I played at the Grand Saloon as well---which was amazing. I had such wonderful musicians playing with me that night as well.

And let's not forget the holiday----Thanksgiving!!! Man I have so much to be thankful for. Family, Friends, a Man who loves me, takes care of me, and protects me through every struggle and good time, warmth and a roof over my head, my gifts and talents, a God that LOVES me no matter what---and will ALWAYS be there when I need him, and so many, many more things.

I have other pics....but these will do for now :)

Well...up next: work..more work...playing music...having some fun...and the rest will fall into place :) Think about where God has planted you....and why?

crazy busy!

What to say.........what's been happening on the Young and the Restless? Been Busy! hahahaha. Well let's just say that I have been playing with several people here lately and it has been a BLAST! I have been having so much fun! Got to travel a little and share quality time with musicians that mean the world to me. The musicians that I have gotten a chance to play with, and the ones that I am just meeting with to play in their band...they are so wonderful. Great musicians. And I've gotten other opportunities from those amazing musicians. We will see where all those opportunities go :)

My EP project is almost done. Waiting for the mastering to get finished and then ship it off. I will let you all know when it is finished :) Super excited! Allen and I have been working really hard on this project---yes it's taken a little longer than expected; however, it has been a great learning experience and a great project to work on. Stay tuned for that :)

I've been working A LOT! Man who knew the blind and little kids could make a person so tired...hahahaha ;) I've been trying to get everything in order---cause let's just say that loans for school are coming up rather quickly....AHHHHH!!!! Anyhoo, working....it's been a lot of fun too. I've made some new friends that are just wonderful and who I have been learning a lot about life from. They are truly amazing individuals.

Well not gonna lie to you all---life has been stressful! Trying to book shows, practice with other bands, keep track of the EP getting done, and working....oh man---lots of stress. I'm trying really hard to find time to sleep and get in some social time---cause if I didn't...I would go crazy without seeing people. Just praying a lot and doing what I feel is best for my life. That's all I really can do. Well until next time: Learn to truly love....for that is one of life's greatest gifts.