Happy Holidays!

Unfortunately I was working on Thanksgiving so I was unable to wish everyone a happy one! But I'm here now! So happy holidays and happy black Friday! I hope non of you trampled any children while you were buying that perfect gift!

Everyone said I couldn't sing Christmas songs till after Thanksgiving! So I was singing all day at work! I sing Christmas songs all year, but now it's acceptable! So yay!

I'll be posting more advice on song writing on Sunday! So stay tuned!

Re-write

If you are an aspiring lyricist one of the worst things that get you down about writing is yourself. You are your own worst critic! That's good...to a point. Be hard on yourself and push yourself to be better but never doubt yourself and don't be scared to write something crazy! A great tip I learned was to re-write everything. You may think the song is perfect, you can't believe you wrote such an amazing song. Put that song away for a week or two, or even a month. When you come back to read it, you'll find something you can fix.

Holiday Rage

Early yesterday morning Johnny and Crayola got in a car accident, near where Nick was in his accident. Oh, who is Johnny and Crayola? Friends of ours. They're pretty cool.

Hit and stuck.

I was waiting for Nick to pick me up from work yesterday, about 2:15pm, when I got a call from him. I thought he was calling to say he was out front waiting for me. "I was in a car accident," he says. "What!? Are you O.K.?"  I was hoping it was just a fender bender. "I'm fine, my neck hurts. I hit my head." He sounded tired. "Are you sure you're fine?" I say, "Yeah, the cars are stuck together...I gotta go." Obviously, "O.K. I love you. Bye." I run to the back room at work and tell my boss what happened and that I wasn't sure if I would make it back to work that night, (I had another shift later.)

Back to School!!

I'm starting school again in January! I cannot wait! I've already finished all of my general education requirements and I can focus on my major, which is music, obviously. I took a year and a half off due to lack of funds. But now I qualify for financial aid, after all these years.



Due to the fact that my father "made to much money" I was never able to get any financial aid, my parents had to pay out of pocket for my, and my older brothers, college education. It was only recently, when I reached the age of 24, that I was able to get financial aide. I obviously think that

Life Should Be A Musical

I heard someone say they didn't really like music. What does that even mean?! I was absolutely shocked! I mean, sure not everyone is going to be so completely obsessed with music like me. I can't live with out it. My mother once said if I didn't sing everyday I would probably suffocate! But how could someone not like music. You may not like all music, but everyone likes music, at least they should!

I think not only was music created for Gods enjoyment but for ours. It's one of the greatest things the human mind can achieve. Music, along with all art forms. Painters, dancers,

L.O.V.E.

I was married to my husband, Nick, on May 19, 2013.

 

 We met...I always forget the exact date, much to the annoyance of Nick. I forget the date of our first date too. I probably wouldn't remember our wedding date if it weren't for all the planning and the cramming of the date into my head. I know! We met February, 2011! That's close enough.

Falling in selfishness, arrogance, jealousy, failure...

Too much emphasis is put on ourselves. We think if we love ourselves or put our needs first we will be better equipped to love others and be in meaningful, committed relationships. People are always saying, "you need to love yourself before you can love others." This is the only way to true happiness. But, I was always taught that we should put others wants and needs before our own. I believe that if we, as individuals, make a conscious decision to be second to others that we will love better and live happier lives. 

Being loving is a selfish act in and of itself because when you show love to others and you witness the positive effect it has on them, you feel good about yourself, which makes loving

Happy Veterans Day!

First I'd like to say thanks to every branch of the Military!

Second, special thanks to my dad, Michael, for his service in the Air Force! And thanks to Knott's Berry Farm for giving him free tickets! Yay!

Third, I'm not going to get all sentimental and talk about how we wouldn't be free right now, or be a

Friend II

Zoe has had some dramatic and depressing relationships in her life. When we were catching up on lost times she told me of a ex boyfriend who had beaten her up. She also told me of her husband (now ex husband) who had cheated on her for 6 months (probably longer). When she found out about her husband cheating on her she confronted him, and with no remorse he blew her off. Needless to say, she ended that.

Friend

I've written on writing lyrics, and things pertaining to that, but I'm going to start my first post on my life. But not just mine, but friends and family also. Names will be changed to protect the innocent, the only name that is real will be mine, unless otherwise noted.
I write about my life, and friends and family, because that's always a great way to get the creative juices flowing. I also apologize for any future rants, that is not my intention.

First story is about my best friend Zoe and me. She picked the name I would use to write about her.

Rhyming

Some people can think of rhymes instantly like they were in a constant rap battle. I am not one of those people.

If you are a rhyming god, congratulations! You're brain works in ways that I cannot fathom!

If, on the other hand, you are like me and you require extra help, I suggest obtaining a rhyming dictionary. They are great resources for when you're in a slump. I often have