My Original Composition Lost In The Game

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My Original Lost In The Game

Playing for fun!

Lost In The Game written by Tyna J Phipps

I wrote this song a few years ago. I found this track in a old iPad that I have. It was in an AudioCopy file. 

Lost In The Game Music Only With Video

⬆️ here’s the link! 

I hope you are having a relaxing Memorial weekend. Many thanks to those who serve and protect our country! I am grateful for your dedication and sacrifices❤️…

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PhD In Life Experience Times Two

What a week! I lost my Father in-law and my 13 year old beloved dog . They passed away with 3 days of each other. Ed was 96 years old. He had been having major health issues for more than a year. It wasn’t a shock, but still sad. My dog passed at home without medical assistance. So very hard to watch. The sadness is looming… 

When I was looking through my photos the other day, I found a pic of both Ed and Coco, together. 

This was taken a few years ago. 

I’m not going to dwell on all of the sadness but I will say it really adds to my PhD in life experience. I feel that this period of time, has left me with a different perspective on losing loved ones. Watching a dear cherished pet die a natural death is heartbreaking! 

My dear friend dropped these flowers by with a sweet card! I’m grateful for some really nice friends! I will be getting Coco’s ashes back early next week. I’m not sure if I’ll keep the ashes or sprinkle them… 

I’ll be attending Ed’s funeral in early June. A visitation followed by a catholic service is scheduled. He was a retired colonel in the Army and a diplomat in the pacification in the Vietnam war. A full military service will also take place in Santa Nella CA. the following day. 

Another interesting segment of Ed’s life… He played the trumpet and studied at Juilliard School of Music. He actually played with Glenn Miller! He had a very interesting and successful life. He lived to be 96 years old. He was a wonderful and positive man! Although he will be missed, he was at peace to go. So rather than mourn him, I am celebrating him and his amazing life accomplishments! 

Ed wrote a few books in reference to his Vietnam experience. This is the most popular of them. 

Meanwhile, I took the morning to do yard work. Trimming with a lot of raking and sweeping. Physical work is a great escape! 

Im forever trying to keep up with this but I enjoy the physical work that this is! 

I wrote this composition a few years ago. I would have loved to share this piece of myself with Ed. He never knew I had a musical side. In fact, his family never got to know me at all. My husband was always and continues to be embarrassed by my musical aspirations. I can’t tell you how hard it’s been to be surrounded by negativity for the true love of my life, MUSIC!

Something More Than Nothing- my Original Composition-

https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/pmtVbH4VkC3JWhJU9

I still have so much to work out regarding my path to independence. I still have hope and a goal! I’m not sure what gainful employment opportunities are out there for me lol. I do see, that everyone is hiring… Maybe it’s just about taking that big leap and doing something more than nothing. In my dreams, I’d be able to play my music somewhere and get paid! A lounge or ambience music in a dinner house… just somewhere that I get to use my music! 

I’m now fully vaccinated against Covid-19. I am beginning to feel a sense of relief . It feels like maybe I can reopen myself as well! I highly recommend getting vaccinated. The peace of mind and hope for the future that comes with the jabs, is a bit freeing!

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Flowers To Flowers

Mother’s Day flowers from the kids! 

The kids bought me flowers for Mother’s Day. A beautiful bouquet! It is still blooming, a week later! 

My daughter Zoe’s birthday was on Friday. Our family friend brought these lovely tulips. 

These pretty little flowers were given to me from my neighbor. I watched her kitty cat last weekend while she went out of town. What a sweet a precious feline. I love my new cat friend! My neighbor is a sweet lady as well. 

Mother’s Day-dinner out was a very nice meal out and I had great companions! Love my daughters! A lovely celebration…

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Zoe wanted Indian food. It is her favorite dinner out. We have a place that we frequent locally here called Chennai in Chandler AZ. Oh my goodness it is always delicious. The service is great and we always have a good experience! 

When the staff heard that this was my daughter’s birthday pick restaurant, they gave her a complimentary dessert. It was beautiful and oh so sweet…

Our local Safeway made this cake. Absolutely perfect! For the price, you can’t beat the quality. I think the decorator did an exceptional job❤️. Loved everything about this cake! White cake, chocolate buttercream filling and white buttercream frosting. 

It’s starting to get pretty hot here in Phoenix. The intense sun is taking over the valley. My power walk/ jogs are getting hotter! By 8:30 when I’m finished with my jog, it’s already in the 80’s with intense morning sun. In the 16 years I’ve lived in Phoenix, I’ve noticed a difference in the level of heat intensity. They say that at some point, Phoenix will be uninhabitable! I believe it. We had a record breaking number of days last year over 110 degrees. Ugh… 

If I could afford California living, I’d go back in a heartbeat! I would probably live in Paso Robles again. The gloom of summer fog along the coast yet a half hour drive gets you there.., Housing prices, water, taxes and gasoline… who can afford to live in California? 

I spent hours cleaning the pollen and tree debris in the yard. Swept and swept the patio … Nobody even came out to the patio at the celebration lol. It was still  in the 90’s at 9 pm.

I’m off to get my second Pfizer Covid shot today. I have heard from a lot of people that I know, the 2nd one is tough. Oh geezzzzzzz… I’m looking forward to being fully vaccinated and finished with the constant reminder of Covid-19. I’m late in getting the vaccine. Probably you have already been through this process? 

I spent a few hours in my new music space… I posted a few new videos of this practice session… Here are the new links… 

Praying For Time- George Michael Cover

“Win”, a David Bowie Cover 

My Escape is my Original-Tyna J Phipps 

*Never give up on your dreams and your passions. Even if your dreams don’t chase you back! Keep dreaming and being authentic you. Maybe, it will keep you sane or drive you insane lol! Have a great week❤️! 

To Not So Secret Crushes

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 To Not So Secret Crushes

Tres Leches Cake that I made yesterday to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. I used Ree Drummonds Tres Leches Cake recipe. I’ve made this a few times and it never disappoints. My go to for Tres Leches. 

Fruit always makes a cake prettier. Needless to say I spent a few hours in the kitchen yesterday lol. I also made a big Mexican meal. Tacos with all the trimmings, Spanish rice and refried beans. Homemade Guacamole… I really enjoy celebrating cultures via food. To make ethnic food, makes me feel as if I’m learning about the culture one seasoning at a time…

I made an attempt to get back in the swing of things in my music studio. I’m learning about the sound in my bigger space. The lighting and placement of my iPhone to capture videos… 

The lighting in this space is going to be a challenge… I’m hoping to be able to record something for my YouTube channel soon though. 

I hear that bands are going to be able to go back out on tour soon! I watched Chicago via a Camping World promo that aired on Facebook Tues. eve. The band played remotely from their homes. Still, the quality of sound was amazing. They are still so amazing! Oh my gosh what a band. My first band crush as a kid… wow they astonish me! So great to see a few of the founders still playing so well! Robert Lamm, Jimmy Pankow and Lee Loughnane still playing and sounding strong. I want to be playing well in my 70’s & 80’s! That would be a hoot, this old lady in her 80’s playing Supertramp and other 70’s Covers… 

I’m wondering if Roger Hodgson and his band will also venture out soon? I haven’t heard any updates of the sort but I have hope! Meeting Roger Hodgson is still on my wish to do list! Awwww…. Everyone that has met him says he’s such a nice man. I can see that he is from videos and his fan club base. Meanwhile, I’ll hold on to my not so secret crush…

I saw this beautiful tree on my walk/jog through my neighborhood the other day. Such a gorgeous tree! Wanted to share it with ya.

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Better Late Than Never Pfizer Please

One down and one to go. I got my first Covid -19 vaccine. I’m way behind many of you. Most of the people that I know are fully vaccinated! I really researched the best I could. Information about what to expect and the risks of both the Moderna and Pfizer Vaccine. Both have their appeal in percentage of immunity protection! I guess I chose the Pfizer because somehow my conclusion was that it has fewer talked about side effects. Who knows? I’m not an anti vaccination person, but I haven’t as an adult, been vaccinated for anything. I just don’t put a bunch of stuff into my body. I’m not a drinker, I’m in good health so I don’t have to take medication. I believe in an apple a day approach to good health. I hate the idea of having to take a pill to control something in my body. Anyway my point, this vaccine was something I really had to grapple with in my thinking. It wasn’t my go to for a solution at first.

I really firmly decided that I want to be able to start living life rather than hiding out from a nasty, killer virus. I decided that a proactive decision to join the masses and take the shots would be the best thing for me to do. I don’t want to get sick with Covid. The next thought was even more the best reason of all… I want to be part of the solution in the fight against Covid-19! Maybe taking one for the team, works to benefit my community as well. If that is the thinking, I’m for doing my part in getting vaccinated! I’m right handed so I turned in the passenger seat of the car to expose my left arm. I had very little arm discomfort from the shot at all! I will do the same on the second dose. 

I wasn’t sure how the vaccine would effect me. I got my first dose on Tuesday morning. By evening, I was feeling pretty wiped out. I’m pretty active and I keep busy with plenty of physical chores. I just felt kind of out of it. On Wednesday, I did a power walk and realized just how wiped out I felt! I ended up trying to sleep it off by taking a nap. That didn’t work, I was even more wiped out having slept. Anyway, I woke up Thursday and just kept busy all day. I was feeling fine. 

The second dose is the one people are saying is really tough… not looking forward to that! I will however try to keep the goal of being fully vaccinated in the forefront. I don’t want to have to give Covid-19 more of my attention, energy or acknowledgment! By my birthday in early June, I will be fully vaccinated! That is a pretty cool gift… I’m not sure how this will change my celebration. Maybe I’ll go to Vegas (lol, just kidding). Is anyone else missing buffets? That is what I have missed a lot during this pandemic. We had lovely Mother’s Day brunch buffets here at a few different local casinos. Don’t know if buffets will ever come back ? 

Till We Meet Again Cover Music written by Terry Kath and Chicago. 

I’m pretty happy with this. ⬆️ Someone is listening to this on my SoundCloud channel, a lot! It’s fun to have a fan of something that you cover! 

Whatever you choose to do regarding the vaccine don’t minimize Covid-19. It’s out there with several variants. What a heck of a year this has been. The decision deserves careful consideration. Be informed and do some research. Stay well and be at peace with your decision. 

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Huff Puff And Blow Your House Down

The weather has been fantastic although really windy in the afternoons! The last bit of bare-able before we hit HOT temps that just cook everything. The pollen has been astronomical. More Palo Verde trees than I ever recall. I can’t believe that we planted one in our yard. A free tree event inspired the planting of this now established Palo Verde. 

This week was Earth Day. I have been enjoying the abundance and beauty all around me. This pond is always full of birds, ducks and turtles. I enjoy taking a minute to snap a photo while I jog/walk by…

This is part of my suburban neighborhood. I’m grateful for the beauty and peace this place provides! 

This little hummingbird was perched smack in the middle of this tree. I love hummingbirds❤️. They are precious and sweet natured birds. At times I’ve found them to be flirtatious! 

I’ve washed both cars, cleaned the oven, washed my dog and gave her a haircut this week. A domestically productive week. Got the taxes done… Made plenty of meals, did the laundry, changed and made beds. Cleaned the cat litter box many times… yard work and sweeping for days. Heard all about what I don’t do right, what an idiot I am, and how worthless I am, daily. It’s so hard to live with someone who resents you and picks at you to your core. I’m so over living like this!

Taco Omelettes are a great way to use up leftovers from the Taco Tuesday dinner I prepared… 

I’ve spent time this week really pondering the things in my life that I’d like to change. I’m still feeling stuck and I am! I hear my Dad’s voice telling me “You can’t get upset about the things you can’t change”. His words, his voice and wisdom resonate with me. With so much that I feel I can’t change right now, it’s nice to focus a bit on something I feel that I can do! 

I’m plotting “My Escape“- (my Original)

My Escape is my Original Composition 

Spectacular place for this tool right? Absolutely no room for it anywhere else that I see in this house. I’m enjoying this piece of fitness equipment! It’s relaxing as well as a good workout! You can really get a good stretch with it too. I may not be able to change much right now, but I can work on myself! I’m always a work in progress lol. 

Here is an audio only track link that I uploaded to my YouTube Channel. 

Something In The Air And Layla

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Exploring My Escape

My Escape – my Original Composition with strings… 

My latest #YouTube Cannel upload … 

Here is my #SoundCloud link to the piano only version… 

My Escape- Piano only version 

Personally, I’m still waiting for an escape hatch to flee and be free. So dramatic right? I get up each day and do the best that I can with whatever I’m faced with. I do hope that, I will find peace and a lucrative way to live. Try as I might, I find myself in the same plight. I remain determined, optimistic and open minded about a new journey of discovery and a fresh new start! 

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