On Finding Joy and that Inner Child
I read something today from a band I grew up with about finding the joy in your creativity again — that inner child, the music you grew up with, and […]
Tag Archives: Dreams
“Dreams” (Fleetwood Mac Cover) (One Woman Band Instrumental)
This song has always been one of my favorite go-to’s and I’m happy to have finally recorded a bit of a one woman band full band instrumental (because I’m the […]
I’m Stuck, Babe
What heavy emotions, heavy mess, and heavy headaches I’ve had this past February. Transitions are hard. Adulting is weird. Moving from place to place is stressful. This past month caused […]
Breaking Down to Break Through
I had a conversation with a friend the other night. I had been feeling a little lost and questioning everything I was doing. “What am I doing this all for?” […]
You Give Me That, Wicked Love
April, you’ve been gentle to me. One of the things I love about doing these monthly vlogs is that it forces me to take a moment to reflect on where […]
New Year, One Week Home
The holidays can be an extremely magical yet emotionally taxing time. It goes by quickly and reminds us of all we love and lack — and for that I am […]
Coming to Peace with 2017
2017, you were a beast. You were a roller coaster of emotions; a constant change of minds, situations and fleeting events; new faces in familiar places; new homes, towns, unspoken […]
Third Month’s the Charm
If there’s one word I can use to describe how this past month has been for me, it has been “charming.” Now that the initial excitement of my move has […]
Road to 24: Confessions from the Head and the Heart
To be completely honest with you, I almost feel like I’ve forgotten how to blog. A part of me has become so guarded — so cautious and careful, second-guessing my […]
I’m Not Drunk, I Wanna Go Home “Officer” (Kate Earl Cover)
“Forty below driving on deathly icy roads,” the song opens up. “Backseat is full of clothes” and I’m driving down the I-5 without a care in the world — just the open road […]
Why Ryan Gosling’s tribute to Eva Mendes and her unpaid work stole everyone’s heart for “La La Land”
Now the world understands why I’ve always had the biggest crush on Ryan Gosling. Upon winning best actor in a comedy or musical at Sunday night’s Golden Globe awards, it […]
“City Of Stars,” Are You Shining Just For Me? (“La La Land” Cover)
Well, it’s been a long time coming… Happy 2017 friends, lovers, followers and fellow dreamers! The new year is a great time for cleanse and renewal; for washing away the old and getting […]
“La La Land” Review: A Tale of Two Modern Dreamers
“Here’s to the fools who dream,” the tagline reads for La La Land. And for dreamers is true. You know those movies you feel were made just about you? That’s the feeling […]
On Love and Opening Up
I’ve never been one to let myself simply feel happy or content with the things in my life. I’m always searching, hoping and dreaming for something more… Maybe something “better” […]
When I “Drive” Myself, My Light Is Found (Incubus Cover)
I was only fourteen when I learned “Drive” by Incubus. “What song should I use for prayer?” I asked my older brother as I scoured my then iTunes library for a […]
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