Why Can't The Planets All Align For A Minute?

Among other things that can from a critique of my music came a suggestion to stand for the maximum vocal projection. So here goes. I ended up being pretty happy with this with the exception of this awful shirt ! I'm not that chubby lol. It's the shirt! No kidding, it is! I worked hard at trying to make the changes that were suggested to me by... an unknown source. I was supposed to be receiving advice and a critique by a very influential person in the music biz. I doubt that is really what I got. Thats ok, the advice seemed plausible and helpful, I think. I sure worked it the best I could today...I was happy with my day.
Except for my stinking awful shirt lol! Try as I might, I never feel as if I have everything the way that
way I want it to be when I record! I struggle with the whole production factor of it. Drives me nuts! The sound, the how do I look...the lighting which my iPad does a lousy job at. The whole production factor lol ugh! I so wish I was talented enough to hire people to help me with this!  Lol. It was brought to my attention that my vocals were not up to par. I hate to admit this but I knew it was true...
That is why I re-recorded  a few songs today. If I don't get this together enough to do anything with it I will be sad! I so have the desire to do this!

Lost In The Game my own original

Something More Than Nothing, an original of mine also.

Brunch For The Bunch Of Us, My Weekend Gesture

This is pretty much how I started today. I made homemade cinnamon rolls and a Saturday morning brunch that was tasty and filling. Made complete with fresh raspberries and whip cream, eggs over easy, hasbrowns, bacon and the cinnamon rolls.

The cleaning up after all this, not my favorite part. Dishes, dishes and more dishes but worth the effort.

Weekend mornings pretty much start this way. I like to spoil my family with nice brunches. Everyone rushes around all week so slow starting weekend mornings with a nice brunch are my way of showing some respect and appreciation. 

Family time is always nice. Weekends are kind of lazy around here unless we get into some project. 

We usually have dinner out...

This was at a small family style buffet last weekend. We had Zoe's BFF Paige with us. 

I had to include this pic of the girls in their dresses lol. They had so much fun just being middle school girls. I'm so grateful for the fact that these kids are all doing so well right now! We only have another month of school left. We have a busy month coming up with end of the year activities. We have a National Junior Honors Society award ceremony to attend this week. So proud of Zoe!

My Latest Welcome Distraction, Silent Lucidity

This is the corresponding YouTube video that I posted for this song that I have been working on this past week. I feel that I have completed my musical appreciation for this song. It was a real challenge! Love this beautiful song!
Domestic chores and less entertaining things are in store for the rest of this week. I guess it's time to get my head out of the clouds! It has been a nice distraction. We have a plumbing issue in the master bath, my vacuum cleaner broke and I'm dealing with crappy appliances! Awww such is life...

Wish me luck on the rest of the week. Some of these issues will be a distant memory by next week! Till then I will be enjoying every moment of " Silent Lucidity " I can sneak into my days...

My Morning Cup Of Coffee And "Silent Lucidity"

This is what I consider kid coffee. I spoil Zoe and my G-kids with this occasionally. I enjoy my one cup of coffee every morning. Such a nice time to reflect,plan and enjoy some Silent Lucidity.

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I so enjoyed yesterday afternoon learning this by ear, aka (savant style). This song holds a special place in my heart. I can't wait to put the lyrics together with this for, I will! For whatever reason, I associate this song with my Mom's passing. I think of her and tears fall when I listen to this...

This is incredible. The melody is hauntingly beautiful and the lyrics are just profound. I have no doubt that not a dry eye was to be found by these creators when they listened to the finished track for the first time. Just profound!

I can only imagine what it would feel like to create something so all encompassing and epic. Maybe I will someday. For now I just have an awesome understanding and appreciation for the process and for this particular piece of music.

Yes, I Call This Working...

 I love this balloon. Probably the prettiest I have ever seen. It was given to Zoe by her father for a job well done. She was excepted into the Junior Honors Society!

We went to Tea And Snow in the Mekong Plaza for Boba drinks. She loves the House special with various fruits and basil seeds. I love the Mango Smoothie with Honey flavored Boba.

When I have free time I wear my " Me" hat which I did today... I call it working and maybe it would be if I made money doing it but so far, nothing but fun...

Click here➡️ My Cover Of Fool's Overture Written By Roger Hodgson

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Click here ➡️Pieces Of Songs That I Could Just Play As A Kid

Getting ready for a interview of sorts... Wish me luck as I really want to make money with music! 

I Want To Be An Asset Not Just An Ass...

I Want To Be An Asset Not Just An Ass

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 Yet another day hard at work trying to get my originals ready for submission. I won't say where but I have an opportunity of a lifetime coming up here I think. A family friend just happens to know a very influencial music person that could make or break me. It could be a harsh reality or a welcomed critique of my music. If I really think about it, the fear could and would be crippiling. The fear of failing and looking like an idiot is always a possibility. The kick in the ass I would be feeling having not tried is probably even worse. I didn't get here to not try.

Over the past year and a half I have been putting together my YouTube channel and a SoundCloud account. I have really tried to get myself out there with social media. That proves to be a seperate challenge within itself. I'm still trying to learn more about that, the hows and where to post my stuff. Meanwhile, I have tried to Blog about my life journey along the way... I have written poetry, song lyrics and a few songs along with many covers.

 I have worked this like a job while keeping the family and house going. My house is clean, meals are on the table. I have kept up with life. I can tell you that I want beyond want...I yearn to do something with my music. My husband is brutally honest with me and has said that he doesn't like or get my music. He feels that I will probably be crushed to learn that I'm not that good. He says I'm on par with
your average lounge singer. He has been my worst critic worse than myself! He doesn't think much of
my trying to do this. He thinks I will embarrass myself. Maybe he is just being protective? Either way it's painful. I'm just like anybody else. I just want someone to believe in me!

When I think of how much my life could change if the right person thought enough of what I can do I get excited... When I think about the possibility of being shut down I see the epitome of emptiness/ hopelessness and maybe embarrassment too for a period of time. Still, I will be glad that I tried. How can lady luck smile on you if you don't put yourself out there? Most things worth doing are not without risk. All that being said, I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't scared. The rejection could really be painful in all of this.  Though I suppose that I should be used to it being married to my worst critic. God, I hope he's not right... I would love nothing more than to succeed in spite of him!
     

If I could just work in the music industry in some capacity I would be forever grateful! I just want to
feel like an asset somewhere, not just an ass! My opportunity is still a few weeks out but you can bet I will use the time that I have to try to improve!

A cover... Tender  Years written by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band 

Bringing Jello Salads Back, A Family Tradition

Apricot Jello Salad, My Gram's Recipe

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My Gram made this at Easter when I was a child. I know, it seems strange with the sharp cheddar cheese. Trust me the sharp cheddar makes this great!

Easy to make too.

1 lrg box of orange jello

1 small can of apricot halves

1 small can of crushed pineapple

1 cup of mini marshmallows

Topping

1 small tub of Cool Whip

Grated sharp cheddar cheese

Open cans of fruit and drain into a measuring cup. Add water to make 2 cups of liquid.

Bring liquid to a boil.

Add liquid to the packaged orange jello and stir well. About two minute.

Cut up the apricot halves into medium chunks. Combine with the crushed pineapple

Add both fruits to the jello.

Add mini marshmallows, they will float to the top and thats fine!

Chill for several hours in the fridge.

Top with a generous amount of Cool Whip

Sprinkle the sharp cheddar on top.

Return to fridge for a few hours

Serve and enjoy! 

This salad pairs well with ham. I have even served this at Thanksgiving with turkey!

Trying to keep family traditions alive even if they seem strange. The strange ones are the best!

#bring jello salads back!

  

Sometimes All That Is Required Is A Little Thought

 Sometimes it's just the little things that make a holiday fun and memorable. I have really been enjoying spring this year in Phoenix. The weather is beautiful and garden is great. I have surrounded us in colorful decorations. Hopefully enjoyable decor for adults as well as kids...

This candy dish with the Cadbury eggs was a sweet gift from my friends.

I've put together the Easter Baskets.

I have put together some little Easter thoughts for all of my 7 G-kids. 

With all of the B-days throughout the year, I only do small Easter gifts. Hopefully enjoyable for the kids...

Just an Easter thought...

I love you Dollar Tree as I can always find a fun little something in there! Great for Gram's on a budget! The crafting of little tags and ribbons make this fun to give. My husband gets annoyed with my adornments but sometimes it's just the little things that make Something More Than Nothing..(I know, shameless plug.)..