reflection.

So the last "yearish" for me has been amazing...I mean really when I look back on the moments that were, well...less than, I seem to have a hard time remembering the details. At the end of the day, the good days far out-way the bad. I have had opportunities to write with some amazing writers, be a part of making some amazing music, and make some "lifers." You know, those are the people that you know will be around forever with you. The ones that you will do life with, make lots of memories, and who knows maybe your kids will get married and/or be bff's for a really long time too!
When I think about the music, I think about the stories I've told, the lives that will be enriched because of the lyrics, and emotions that will be evoked because of the melodies. A year ago I made my first trip to Nashville, TN after a journey of about 9 months that came to an abrupt end on a stage in front of about 20 million people. (if you don't know what I'm talking about google me...lol) Since that day, I feel like the adventure has been so FULL! I think I am reflecting today because yesterday some good friends of mine wrote a song (Cary Barlowe and Shane Stevens) called "American Honey" that just went #1. So I have kinda been thinking wow.....they did it... so can I. So I am just really encouraged today and excited about the future...who knows what it will hold, but I am up for the ride. I keep reminding myself I am a wife, a mom, on a journey, and on my way to win a grammy.....but along that journey, I won't forget to stop take a look around, love life, make lots of memories with my boys (hubby and son) give lots of hugs and kisses tell people that I love them and while doing everything, not forgetting it is all for my creator.

Been awhile!- American IDOL post!

So I missed Aaron Kelly tonight, and for some reason my DVR decided to record NCIS Los Angeles which I never watch. Unfortunately, the word on the street was that it wasn't something to talk about, however Simon was a bit hard on him! So moving on to what I heard...Katie Stevens had her BEST performance so far! It was probably the best thing she could have done to keep herself out of the bottom. Andrew Garcia sang "Can't Buy Me Love," and put a little twist on the arrangement. He has some "mixed" reviews about his performance....mostly that it was good but kinda corny.....for me...I thought it was good but corny....I want to see him be an artist...he should have sang more of a ballad and let some emotion come out! So....Michael Lynch was not amazing, but he "did his thang" as Randy would say. He continues to be commanding on that stage, he is a real artist, knows who he is and consistently brings it! So I love Crystal Bowersox and after hearing all of the other contestants say amazing things about her I love her even more...MOMMASOX was in the house singing "Come Together." I loved it...and again I am calling top 2 possibly winner!!!!
Tim Urban sang "Send All my Lovin" and did an average job...it wasn't bad, and as Randy said "it was a good Tim performance." I think he should have been alive in the 60's and 70's he just fits in that era....I will agree with Kara when she said "Your best performances are with your guitar." OH CASEY JAMES!...the feeling really came out tonight! He sang "Jealous Guy," and really did an amazing job...do I really need to say anything else about this performance other than "IT WAS GREAT!" So Siobhan Magnus' performance, left me a little tired, and confused...it was a different side of her, but like Randy said "love the artistry in her." One of my favorite lines of the night was from Crystal Bowersox, when she said that Andrew and Lee were gonna get married and have little Danny Gokey babies...LOL! so about his performance...he sang "Hey Jude" and did a pretty good job minus the random bag-pipe player that "got separated from his parade." Honestly it was distracting but hilarious and got us all chatting about it! So my bottom 3 for tonight would have to be Aaron Kelly, Tim Urban, and either Katie Stevens or possibly Andrew Garcia?..let me know what you think and be sure to watch me on The Hampton Roads Show Wed. morning at 8am and watch online at www.fox43tv.com