What have we learned???.....

Wow hello again. How I have missed thee :) Welcome to the rants and happenings of my life. It has been awhile since we have spoken with one another...Let me try and fill you in on life. I had a soul choir(the gospel/r&b group i'm in) gig a couple of weeks ago at the prison. WOW! That was an experience let me tell ya. I have never been more excited and scared in my life....hahaha. We sang great and let me say...we touched some souls that evening. Which was awesome. We glorified the Lord singing and we spoke his word to people and touched them. I witnessed lives changing in the rows in front of me. What a wonderful, blessed experience I had the chance to be a part of. I loved every minute of it. :)

Wes and I have been together for 4 years. Which isn't that crazy. hahaha....however, I have learned that our love CAN make it through anything. Which that is an amazing thought :) We celebrated last week when I was with him...and let me just say that I have never been more excited to see him in my life. hahaha....I was so giddy---we had a BLAST together!!!!!!! I just keep on loving him more and more everyday....which makes the missing him part get worse too.

I got a chance to record with Allen as well....making the project 90% complete. We have a few finishing touches left on it...then off to mastering. YAY! I'm gonna be soooooo excited when it's all done. We put strings on one of the songs which sounds great. AnnaGrace did an amazing job with her parts.

Started a new job last week....brings the count up to 3 jobs now. Don't cha just wish that you could have this experience....hahaha. But you prolly should wish that you get this one...I'm a driver for the blind which is amazing!! I love it. The people I have met have been amazing. God has really put me in new directions as a person...and it's pretty cool...if I do say so myself. :)

Practiced with Matt on thursday....gotta say---not our best practice...but that's ok...the one we had this week before the gig was amazing! We had a gig in town here last night...and the band was amazing! It was fun.

Last friday I got the chance to go home. That was MUCH NEEDED! I was in desperate need of family, friends, and WES time!!! It's crazy how much I miss everyone. Everyday it feels like a little piece of my heart gets ripped out. hahaha ;) A little dramatic I KNOW....but for the most part true. I guess I've always been a little bit of a home-body...even for camps--I never wanted mom to leave me....hahha. I know that this is a great growing experience for me...and I have learned soooo much about myself and how I work...and what I really want. Got a chance to have some heart to hearts with the family...and had some of the most amazing talks with Wes. Him and I both knew that this trip was needed. We both kept saying, "I'm so glad that you're/I'm home....I needed this." Which we both did. And I needed it double time cause family is also involved. :) And I got to see Andrew and Shawna's new puppy...his name is RALLY....super cute!!! I love my new furry nephew...hahaha.

Came back...did a show last night...talked with some booking agents for my OWN stuff...hopefully that will all work itself out. I'm Praying really hard for that. Well I'm going out...so until next time--Go listen to Marvin Gaye...cause he has soothed my soul and I know that he will do the same for you :)

And the weekend begins...

Hello all and welcome....Previously on the Young and the Restless---we followed Hana and Wes to Megan and Eric's wedding in KY, and the stories of the life of a recently graduated young adult.
Scene up: We now see Hana in her more day to day lifestyle. And action:

So what has been happening in the past week of so...First off...finished accompanying summer lessons...which is always nice to the paycheck and the learning experiences that come from voice lessons. I was also told that I would make a great college voice professor...hahaha...maybe someday :) I've been personal training with Briley a lot lately...which is great for the money and the company. She is one of the coolest people that I know. Praise Report: Briley got me a driver job for a blind friend of hers that is working on a new project. Her friend goes into blind people's homes and teaches them the art of living by themselves, reading braille better, and other personal things that any person would need to know in their own home/town. So I talked with her the other day--and she seems really amazing. I get to meet her and her son sometime this weekend.

I have been practicing a lot as well...what else is new right. We finally got to practice at SIR on thursday which was a blessing. For those who don't know: SIR is an equipment rental place/ rehearsal space...great sound, full PA, stage, and other necessities that a band should have. All in all...great rehearsal. I LOVE my band mates!!! They are the bomb diggity!!! And all super awesome musicians. The singer dude might need some help cause he hasn't really sang with a band in awhile---but hopefully that will all work itself out.

Tonight I had a gig with the Soul Choir. We sang for the prisons...that was cool. Both female and male inmates. God was working and the Holy Spirit was present. It was a great night! I had a blast.

Tomorrow: Wes and I have an anniversary...which we will be celebrating next week...YAY! Recording with Allen...which I am SUPER excited about!!! Finally gonna try and wrap this project up. Willing and Ready to make that happen. Sunday: Church, maybe a nap(cause I am exhausted), and Soul choir practice.

Well not a whole lot more to say: Food for thought though....If you were stranded on an island for a year and could only take ONE song with you (that you could play over and over again)...what song would it be??? :) Have fun with that!

Already August

Wes and I at Megan and Eric's rehearsal dinner :)

The cake:)

The outdoor tent and plantation where the reception was held

Above: the first dance

Megan looking beautiful at her reception

Megan and Eric's party before the wedding required silly hats:)

Wes and I at Megan's reception

Wow! It's already here...the month of August. The time where summer is coming to a close, kiddos go back to school (not me anymore-insert smile on the face), and weddings are in the air. Well my friend Megan just got married! August 1st...way to get the month started :) What has happened since the last time we have spoken to one another???? My momma came to town--which was super AWESOME! We hung out, lounged by the pool, made food, did Soul Choir stuff, and just gallivanted around this great city. We had the best time...we always do:) Next on the list, PRACTICE and more PRACTICE. I tell ya---sometimes practice just gets old---but then I think about how it will pay off later on in my life...hopefully it will soon! That's what I'm praying for.

Wes came down and hung out with me for this past week...and let me tell you that was WONDERFUL!!! :) Our relationship gets stronger every time we are together. It was so nice just to be with him...not having to do anything specific...just doing what we wanted, when we wanted. I love talking with him, he is so smart. He came to the wedding with me in KY and that was so great. We laughed, we danced, and we just enjoyed each other. :) Great time, great time!!!

Up next for the time being, more practice, accompanying people, personal training, personal assisting, and doing anything else to make money. Trying so hard to stay above water. It's tough being a grown up sometimes. Prayer request: I sent in a packet of things to apply for a piano playing job at a hotel. Please pray that I get the job...it would be sooo wonderful. Until Next time:" Eat ice cream....cause the simple things are always good!"

More of life...

So this past weekend was Megan's Bachelorette party in KY. SOOOOOO much fun! Couldn't have asked for a better weekend...both weather wise and people wise. We just had a blast. One of the bridesmaides parents own a big cabin by the lake. That was so much fun.

On monday, I started back up with guitar lessons. Ryan from the band is giving me lessons. Trying to get my chops back--hahaha=) I'm singing with one of my old friends from college in her senior recital. I'm super pumped!!! It sounds great. The band sounds great---she sounds great...all in all a wonderful senior recital.

Had practice with Matt last night. Which I thought went really well considering it was the first rehearsal that we all got to bring our real instruments. We have been doing acoustic practices--which is fine--but it was nice to have the full band sound last night. I like playing with all the guys. They are super talented and a wonderful bunch to hang around with. I'm sooooo glad that they fell into my life. Regardless of if this goes anywhere or not...I gotten some great contacts and some wonderful friendships. (Which to me is the most important thing)...I mean don't get me wrong--would I like to make lots of money playing music--hell yeah I would--but the relationships that one makes along this journey called life--is WAY more important.

Well of to see/be in recitals today....enough blabber....but until next time: Have you ever thought about how ridiculous a person looks when he/she is trying to hear themselves sing in a loud room? Think about it--one hand on the ear, one hand trying to make the microphone be properly centered, squinty eyes, and usually some sort of body bending. hahaha. Believe me I have prolly had my fair share of hand in the ear technique; however in my opinion, it is always good to laugh at yourself after doing it (or someone else will). Just some food for thought....haha.

Here we go...

So hey people...what's going on??? Well here is the life update from the last post til now. So life has consisted of a couple different things in the past week or so---Practice for the new band, auditioning for Big Bang(the piano bar downtown), doing all of my odd jobs for money, working out, eating and sleeping. That's bout it---maybe laying by the pool when it hasn't been rainy and cloudy.

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE makes perfect. Ain't that the truth. haha. Matt wanted the first 10 songs on the cd that he gave us to be ready to go for practice this week. Let me tell ya--charting out all of those songs really made me memorize better. Crazy I know....but it worked none-the-less. The guys are super great. After practice last week, we all got the opportunity to get together and hang out and get to know one another. Mark, the drummer, has a sweet loft downtown with his girlfriend. We all went down there to hang out and be close to downtown, and then ate off of 2nd. All in all, it was a wonderful experience...and like I said, all the guys are wonderful. =)

So my audition for Big Bang(dueling piano bar)--was on friday for happy hour. Lucky for me I had the support of friends....Audrey, Terra, and Andrew came down to watch me...and to keep my nerves at a minimum. haha...thanks guys! I got up there and 'dueled' with the guy that asked me out. He played a song...I played a song....and on it went. I played a couple of tunes and sang and played the best I could along with his tunes as well. Note to self: Hotel California is a difficult song, lots of changes, and should only be played with a guitar--hahaha;). They want me to come back Wednesday night to get a feel for the normal crowd and how the 'skit' is done. Hopefully it will work out...so pray:)

Odd Jobs: cleaning houses for money, running errands for money, watching children for money, charting songs and accompanying for money.....gosh crazy times. Working out has been fun lately---why you ask: Tennis. I have never played tennis in my life; however, Audrey is a big fan--so she is teaching me. Got to say that I kinda like it. Not that I want to be Venus Williams...but it's fun. Ahhh then comes the essentials of life: eating and sleeping. Been doing some of that too--not a whole whole lot--but enough to survive.

Well not a whole lot more to say...but I thought that I would throw in some pics of the apt and other things....

Wes and I before the Earth, Wind, and Fire concert...man that was a great concert!!! Loved it! and Love Him!!!!

Alrighty enough with the chit chatting...until next time: "Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked to, but if you press the wrong button you'll be disconnected!" hahahaha

Happy 4th and Beyond

Hey everyone....Happy late 4th on here...haha. Had a pretty good 4th except for the fact that it rained most of the weekend....I only got to see a couple of fireworks. I was sooo disappointed. Anyways....Audrey's friend, Miranda, came into town and stayed with us this past weekend. Which was a blast...so is so cool and nice. They both came to watch me perform with Soul Choir on the 4th. Soul Choir sang for an event called "In God We Trust"....which I have to say wasn't to bad. Phil Stacey--from American Idol was there....and he did an AMAZING song that he wrote in honor of the 4th, our veterans....etc. It was great. And yes Soul Choir had choreography...it was extremely hilarious!!! haha... Soul Choir also sang on the 5th at the Nashville Rescue Mission--which is always a great time. Those men need all the hope and love they can get....and we are there to provide the music and the ministry--and that was good.

This week has been filled with Practice, Practice and oh wait MORE PRACTICE! haha....getting ready for the first rehearsal with the band on Thursday. A little nervous but that is ok. I have been charting out songs like crazy. He gave us a cd filled with 20 songs...plus another 2 that he couldn't get on the cd. So that is what my life has consisted of. Oh yeah and I paid the electric bill---way to go...haha. Big kid tasks left and right. Well I'm off to run errands...but until next time..."Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time and sometimes you weep". haha

Getting Life in Order :)

So wow...it's been awhile..sorry peeps. I went to KC to visit family and friends and my honey:) So I got to see people that I haven't seen in several months, got to cook some amazing food, ate some amazing food, and went to an AWESOME concert---Earth, Wind, and Fire/Chicago. EWF was by far the best! haha...I know it's not really a contest; however if it was, EWF would have kicked some serious butt! haha. Had some quality family time which was amazing. Mom and Dad had a party for me on Saturday--which was nice. It was nice to see old family friends, and my friends now. Katie and Charlie came with their baby, Gage. He is sooooo cute!!! They are amazing parents and I'm interested to see where life takes them. Bob and T came by and hung out before Bob went to play with Clint at the Trouser Mouse. Andrew and Shawna came by as well...which was so wonderful. I have missed them a lot while I have been here in the great city of Nashvegas. So it was great to check in with them. Andrew took his MCAT today...which I was praying that everything would be good. We had lunch on tuesday while I was there...and he was excited and kinda nervous at the same time....which I would have been both too. I hope everything went good for you today Andrew!!!

Off to the life part of the blog:
So the audition that I had last week before I went back to KC...it went really well...and they Hired Me!!!! Thank you Jesus! I had my first meeting today with Matt and the rest of the guys which was amazing. They all seem like a wonderful group of people. I'm excited to work with them and to grow musically. I'm excited to be pushed to my limits....Here we go!!! :) We start practices next week and he says that he wants to start a tour perhaps in August, if we are all ready. Which I hope so....cause momma gotta pay her bills...hahah! I only say that cause I got the electric bill in the mail today. LUCKY ME! NOT! haha.

This weekend should be fun....I'm hoping to just relax and sing a little bit. Soul Choir is singing at a big event called "In God We Trust". We have a super great spot...almost headliner material..haha. It will be good.

Well as many times before I have blabbed on and on and on....time to stop and go relax--it's been a busy day with practices, charting, meetings, and errands. But until next time ponder this: "If Dracula can't see his reflection in a mirror, how come his hair is always so neatly combed?"