Well, folks, I went to another part of the world last week (on a music cruise) to of course rock out and for some fun in the sun as an early birthday present for myself, so I’m a little shell shocked yet. You know that feeling. The feeling of questioning if what you saw, heard and felt was even real? Because it sure doesn’t feel like it sitting in my chair here typing in my blog.
Since home, I have had some trouble sleeping and distinguishing what reality I am currently in. Then I wake up in the still of my bedroom in complete darkness to hear my dog snoring up a storm, my husband snoring a bit more quietly but in unison and the usual cracks and creeks of my house. Then I can’t go back to sleep and lie awake staring at the ceiling for hours on end.
It was a bittersweet experience. Music and its performers 24/7 on many stages all over. I vicariously rocked out from my audience perch slightly envious of these awesome singers and performers doing what they love and what they are best at, but reminding myself constantly to remain inspired and not downtrodden for the way things used to be in my own band. That new beginnings and experiences are on the horizon for myself and just to sit back, study and enjoy the incredible experience I was a part of. I was also with my closest friends on this trip which was just the best. They truly are the best friends a person could ask for.
My favorite part was a song writer’s panel that was broken up into two sections and a line of musicians and their guitars talked about their songs and their song writing process for hours on end (although I could have sat and watched and listened for 5 more days). The acoustics in the theater were just amazing and I will confess that at some points, the songs these artists chose to perform with just their guitars and themselves, moved me to tears. It was pretty powerful and I am so glad that I was able to be a part of that. It was INCREDIBLY inspiring to me.
So even though it is cold and grey and quiet where I am right now, I am still remaining inspired and positive. The other option is not productive whatsoever and will bring me nothing.
February 9, 2009 | | Views (162)
Wanna hear a story? So I go to Walgreens yesterday on my various journeys to places I didn’t want to go, to pick up my prescription, pay for it, but forget I need to take the pill with food, so I grab those items and get in another line. It’s a pretty long line. That’s fine. I’m a fairly patient person. Plus Im #3 in line, so it wasnt so bad.
HOWEVER.
It was starting to take TOO long. The person who was getting waited on, was full of special requests. Fine. We all have them sometimes. But this took the cake in my book. The lady (after having 3 million coupons that didnt work) was all finished, THEN she pipes up with:
“Can I please have 25 pennies added onto my debit card?”
To which the cashier was (appropriately) like, what?
The woman then launched into a lengthy explanation about how she needed 25 pennies to put into empty cans to keep her cats off the counter and adds “I’m sure you know ALL about that kind of business” to the poor cashier now frazzled because the line is now 30 people deep.
The woman GOES ON to give details about WHY she needs to keep her cats off the counter, not taking any hints whatsoever.
“Yesterday one of my cats got a burnt tail!”
And turns to the 30 people in line as if we are all listening or caring.
THEN when she’s finally finished with her “transactions”, and the man next in line is being waited on, she CONTINUES talking to the cashier about her damn cats!
Unbelievable.
Ok, Annie Wilkes. Now we’re ALL suspicious.
January 26, 2009 | | Views (214)
Happy new year and such! Mine has been a little slow going and sluggish, but January is much better than December was.
I have had a few setbacks due to some new medicines I have to take for PCOS and had to get used to and it totally has consumed my life.
More... January 19, 2009 | | Views (172)
When winter hits this part of the world, it is a great time to make art! Think of The Shining, but minus the ghosts and homicidal tendencies. I will admit that I have had blog-laryngitis lately, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been working behind the scenes on my items.
More... December 3, 2008 | | Views (342)
I finished a couple pieces recently and thought I would update this joint with a little art! the “more” button will reveal my recent works.
I also added a new section to the right on the home page that lists public places my art will be and in the future, musical performances by yours truly.
More... November 9, 2008 | | Views (299)
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