Channel 34 News :)
Hey!!!! Happy, Happy Day!!! Sorry about the lateness of getting my journal entry in today but I had an interview with Channel 34 News to prepare for and do! YAY!!! It was really cool & exciting and the people that came to the house were awesome. They made me feel comfortable since this was the first time I've ever done this kind of thing. I sang my song "Someone" live for them and of course the acoustics in my house aren't really the best but it was all very informal and relaxed. Tonite it should air at 6!! Thanks to my mom for all that she does for me (I think she was more nervous then me) and thanks Todd (promoter) for giving me the greatest moral support ever!!! I am really behind in my work for today and will need to pick up the pace now for sure. I will be going into the studio tonite to work there also. Alrighty...be sure to tune in to Channel 34 tonight at 6!!!! xoxo
Anyways, thanks Channel 34 for everything! ~Dena~
07/31/06
Family Times
My grandpa's party yesterday was a great time! I love that family feeling for sure. Nothing to wild to talk about, just happy to see everyone! My mom took lots of candids pics and there are definitely some pretty funny ones, especially of me with my brothers. I think they are about as dramatic/silly as me when it comes to posing for the camera! haha My cousin had flown up from Texas and before 24 hours passed he found out his place had been robbed so he was feeling down when usually he is the life of the party! He said my cd was among the items stolen and so I autographed a new one and gave it to him. :-) I headed up to the studio around 9 and worked on the next few songs for my full length that I'm about to start tracking. Basically making sure the arrangements and lyrics are all good. A late morning plan is to go out to brunch with the family before my older brother and his girlfriend go back to White Plains. We have so much left over food from the party that it seems silly to go out to eat! haha I hope your Sunday is awesome everyone!!! xoxo
Smiles for miles! ~Dena~
07/30/06
Grandpa's 80th Birthday
Last night I had band practice and we went through my set list for the Spiedie Fest three times! It got better every time. Next week I want to rehearse at least 3 days because I want the show to be really tight. I hope you're reading this guys!!!!!! Afterwards a stop to pick up coffee at Dunkin Donuts for my manager and producer and then straight to the studio to finish up backing vocals on one of my songs that's going on my full length. Then my producer showed me some more piano stuff to work on for today. This evening my grandpa is having his 80th birthday party at my Uncles house and my brother and my cousins are all coming home. I'm really looking forward to seeing everybody because it's been so long. My grandpa asked me to sing God Bless America because ever since he became a citizen (having come from Italy) he is very proud to be an American. I'll be leaving the party early to head up to the studio to work. I'm the only granddaughter on that side of the family and I know they will miss me when I leave! haha yeah right! Before all the excitement starts this afternoon I have practicing to do and such. It's a hot day and the party is outdoors! I just might skip all the food and go right for the cake! haha Have a nice day! Buh byes!
Love Always, ~Dena~
07/29/06
TGIF
I have lots to do and rewriting my journal from scratch wasn't in my plans but for some reason when I clicked submit it completely disappeared. So here is attempt #2. Gotta love technology!
So.....I woke up at 9 am and it was still dark. It looks like the whole day is gonna be overcast and dreary too. Then when I looked in the mirror I remembered that last night I had my hair cut and freshly highlighted! A 3 hour appointment to create a fresh new look and I like it!!! Afterwards I had a conference call with my producer, manager and promoter to go over some promotional stuff in the works. Details! Details! Details! I stayed in for the rest of what was left of my night, mostly cuz I was tired. I have been annoyed with my myspace music site lately cuz it keeps coming up errors, maintenence or some other sorry excuse and I'm just sick of seeing that hourglass keeping me waiting to take me where I wanna go. It takes the fun out of it ya know?! I need to get in the zone now to prepare for an intense band practice tonite!! Plus going into the studio to work after that. Until next time...hope you all have a fun friday! xoxo!
~Dena~
07/28/06
Just Keeping It Real
Yesterday was a relaxing day for me. I had permission to take it easy and even tho I automatically go right to the keyboard and sing, I did finally relax and it was totally a family day. Dinner out, my brothers baseball game and I even took an hour long bath soaking in bubbles with aroma therapy candles burning. My family thought I drowned. haha I watched Rock Star: Supernova and So You Think You Can Dance (great shows) and caught up on some reading. Currently I am back to business as usual prepping for those lucky moments in time...ya know...when preparation meets opportunity! haha I do have a hair appointment today with a new hairdresser (that always makes me nervous)! Bring on the air conditioning! It's a hot one today with humidity that weighs heavier on my shoulders than a body builder. haha (about the size of Cementhead) I have phone calls to make, questions to answer and emails to write so I better get on those! Oh yeah and maybe some breakfast food for lunch! Have a happy Thursday! Lata!!!
Love Always, ~Dena~
07/27/06
Opening For The B-Mets (pics)
WOW!!!! It was a great night! Everything fell into place for me and for the B-Mets cuz we both came out winners! I loved singing on the baseball field...something I've always wanted to do! It's like sacred ground! The people that work at NYSEG Stadium were awesome and I want to thank them for having me. I found Buddy the Bee to be extremely adorable and well...thats the closest I ever want to be near any bee cuz I'm actually afraid of them! haha I appreciated the fans that came up to me and I enjoyed meeting them. The fireworks were killer!!! I hope the winners of my gift bags last night enjoy the contents and there will be more opportunities to win Dena merch next week when you tune into Wild 104 FM! More about that later tho!!! hehe Here are some pics from last night. I have to get working but I'll be back tomorrow...same time, same place! hehe xoxo
Love, ~Dena~
07/26/06
NYSEG STADIUM TONITE
NYSEG STADIUM here I come! My performance will begin at approximately 6:30pm. I am sooo excited but with a dash of nerves on the side! I'm expecting the rain to stay away, my voice to be strong, the B-METS to kick butt and the fireworks to be awesome! No excuse not to be having a good time throughout the night! I'm expecting my brother's whole baseball team to be there showing support since I support them with a passion! haha Gift bags will be given out to lucky ticket holders throughout the game with Dena merch inside! You could be a winner!!! I would like to thank everyone ahead of time that is always there for me when I perform and for the kind words of support even if you can't make it! I have much to do today to prepare for later so I'm gonna get right on it! I'll be missing one VIP but his voice is in my head at all times anyway so it's like he is always with me! haha xoxo
Have a great day!!! ~Dena~
07/25/06
arrrarr...Pirates!!!
I've been working on piano and singing all morning preparing for upcoming shows and trying to get everything as tight as I can. I had a late movie date with my mom last night and still I woke up early! haha I saw "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" for the 2nd time and well, who can resist Johnny Depp on the big screen even with messed teeth and covered in slime? haha The weather is gorgeous today and I hope it's the same tomorrow for the B-Mets game! It's gonna be really fun!!! Tonight I'll be in the studio! Well, I'm keeping this short today cuz I really need to be working on my music but thanks for checking in with me! Hope you are all having a great start to your week! xoxo
Love, ~Dena~
07/24/06
Keep Your Head In The Game
Another long night in the studio working. It was all good too up until something attacked my eye and it turned into a 40 minute ordeal that sent me home at nearly 3 AM. haha I can laugh now but it was like there was a board in my eye and there was no way I could leave to go home until all was better. I still don't know what went in my eye, if anything, but there is no sign of a problem today. By the way...thanks guys for the TLC! As if God planned it, (and I'm sure he did), this article in the magazine, "The Inside Connection" called "Hitting the Pitches" by Mark Baxter was given to me to read. It relates singing to baseball. Surprise, surprise...2 things I really love! haha Mark said, "We tend to forget that there's more to singing, and baseball for that matter, than hitting pitches. Dynamics, tone, duration, note placement and interpertation of lyrics all play a vital role in music, just as fielding skills do in baseball. He adds, "A good warm-up is essential. Your muscles respond much better when activated slowly." I relate totally to this as well where he said, "The best hitters in major league baseball never miss batting practice. They do this so they can concentrate on where to hit the ball during a game, not how. Vocalizing gives you this same opportunity to focus on technique in order to free your mind during a performance."...hense this is why I practice vocalizing everday. Well lets just say...if you're a visual person like me and can somehow connect the things you love to make you a better person, then you will def see it like this. There is no reason to feel like your losing control if you just keep your head in the game. Enjoy what you're doing and the hard work will pay off! Ok cool....I'm going to watch my brother's game soon! Hope you're having a relaxing day wherever you are! xoxo
Love, ~Dena~
07/23/06
Pursuing My Dreams
Band practice got cancelled (ummm Joe) so instead I had acoustic practice with Donny. That was cool since we haven't done that in awhile. After that I started tracking a new song. It's really an intense song about being stalked by a crazy guy. There is a sense of fear & anger and by the end of it I'm ususally quite out of breath because it takes a lot out of me. Thankfully I'm not being stalked but the craziness of being followed like that would be scary for anyone. I know from my cousins experience just how serious it gets when someone is obsessed with you. The rain has hit us up once again and we are so sick of it! It should just rain at night when everyone is sleeping ya know? haha Even tho I'll be working indoors all day I still like to see the sun shining! Studio tonite for more tracking...plus w/e the Godfather blesses! xoxo
Love to everyone! Pursuing my dreams! :) ~Dena~
07/22/06
;-)
Keeping a journal has been liberating in many ways cuz it makes me reflect on the day before and how it may have changed me....hopefully for the better. Yesterday was like the BEST day ever cuz the people I surround myself with have all the right stuff! If you saw me with my VIP peeps you might think..how does she fit in with the heavy metal guy with the long hair or the highly educated guy in the shirt & tie carrying a briefcase or the well traveled guy that's seen it all? But trust me...I learn something new everyday from these guys and they are indeed brilliant! Putting on glasses may make me look smarter...but keeping company with brilliant people, means I AM SMART! haha Much is in the works musically and promotionally and I can't wait to share it with you and I will.....soon! hehe I have lots to do today of course but right now it's time to get something in my stomach before my blood sugar drops. I will be practicing piano and working on my live show and then band practice later tonite. Happy TGIF everyone!! :)
Thanks! ~Dena~
07/21/06
NYSEG Stadium (pics)
Great day so far!!! First of all, I was up early preparing for my sound check at the NYSEG Stadium at 11 AM and didn't have enough time to post my journal until now. So sorry bout that. Being in the stadium press box was a thrill for me cuz its like WOW!!! I'd love to have this view outside my window everyday! The VIP's were all there making sure everything went smoothly. Oh and...pretty cool for me...I was wearing the same in-ear monitors that the lead singer from Train, Pat Monahan wore. Woo Hoo!!! I sat in the dugout where famous players have sat before and if that isn't cool I don't know what is! Took time for a business lunch (Chicken Spiedie Sub...oh yeah...a regional favorite) and now it's time to crack the whip on myself so I rock out in the studio tonite. Hope your day is awesome! xoxo 
Hallelujah!!! ~Dena~
07/20/06
ARC
A shout out to all you kids from ARC that are reading my journal! Yesterday at the ARC school (Association for Retarded Citizens) was totally fun and it went really well! I met some really cool kids and counselors and honestly they made my day brighter! I sang for them and danced some Salsa for a lil dance instruction moment! yeah...I'm just spontanious like that! hehe Last night I went into the studio late and we worked on piano. I'm learning to play the melodies I wrote and trying to put the chords with them. Not easy since I'm new at the piano but it's fun and I know with hard work I will be able to play all my songs....eventually! haha So today I plan to work on that along with singing my songs for my live show. I sing all the time but when I say I'm practicing it's a bit different. It's gorgeous out, much cooler than it's been, so windows are wide open and I'm feeling the breeze! Taking a long walk with my headphones on sounds like something I'd like to do and if no one is nearby I can sing as loud as I want! haha Hey I noticed I'm laughing alot....I think thats a good indicator I'm pretty darn happy! Hope you're happy too!
Love & Laughter from your girl, ~Dena~
07/19/06
Wonderfulness :)
Can you have too much wonderfulness in your life? I sure hope not!!!! Last night's meeting with the "powers that be" went quite well and although the business side of things escape me sometimes I'm amazed at the inner workings of it all! Smart people for sure! Much needs to get done and of course I'm only one person and cannot do it alone! As long as I do my job it makes their job easier! Hopefully fun too cuz after all I am a fun girl! haha I am heading out soon to make an appearance for a classroom of fans at a summer school in my area. They had an assignment on music and they thought it would be cool to have me as a guest. I have other errands to get done while I'm out also and then I need to get back to work. Later a voice lesson too. It's another scorcher outside and I'll be more then happy to get back inside with the air conditioner on! Have yourself a wonderful day! xoxo
Keep cool! ~Dena~
07/18/06
My Superhero ;)
Who's my superhero with the "git r done" attitude today? Who's kicking butt and blazing down the trail? Who's the one with ambition for miles and is gonna take on every task big or small thats given them? ME!!!!!! ;) Yesterday was a day of rest and I recharged my batteries with some solar power while eating popsicles. haha But now it's back on a schedule and that is why I heart Mondays. I already got my exercising in before the temperature rises into the 90's and the humidity makes me feel like I'm 20 lbs heavier. I've been sitting at the keyboard pecking out my songs and stopped temporarily to post here in my journal. I was hoping my mom would say "come down for pancakes!!"...but all is quiet. haha I can always smell the aroma of freshly made coffee wafting up but I don't drink coffee so it isn't a lure for me. No time to think about what I need to do and more about just doing it! Looking ahead to tonite I have a meeting with some VIP's concerning upcoming shows, promotion, etc and then singing after. So a full day for me...just the way I like it! hehe xoxo
Staying on track! ~Dena~
07/17/06
Sunshine Day
Good Morning Everyone!!! Sunny day ahead and I feel the need to soak up some rays today. I'm like inside 90% of the time. No wonder I'm a pale face! haha Speaking of being inside...last night I was back in the studio working on tightening up some new songs for my full length. That means we have to go back and make sure the song arrangement, lyrics, melodies, cadences are just the way we want them before we can start tracking the song. We have about 7 songs picked so far and I love them all. I haven't actually been recording in awhile because I've been so focused on singing live stuff and I have to say I miss that. I worked on piano with my producer on some melodies I've been writing at home too. It's fun to see an idea in your head come to life. Breaking it all down into tiny, doable steps is what it's all about. I sometimes surprise myself with what I'm capable of but I do love a challenge. You probably think I have too much pleasure doing this to really call it work but it totally is work. I just really enjoy the process yet I also realize the road ahead will get tougher. It's about stretching myself, expanding my views and keeping excited and loving every minute. Woot! Woot!
Love, ~Dena~
P.S. My song "Someone" made the number one spot on all Genre's charts on IAC! That is like the coolest feeling for a new artist?!!! Thanks to all the fans who support my music! I don't know how long it will stay there but the fact that it made it tells me people are listening and I really appreciate it!!! :)
07/16/06
Moving Forward
Yesterday for me was about moving forward. (personally and musically) I did and it was a good day. I worked my butt off all day because I wanted to...not because I had to. That made for a really good band practice last night. The guys I work with know their sh*t before I even walk in so it's really all about polishing. I don't see these guys outside of working together either but I know they are cool and they must be pretty damn smart cuz well...for one...they are backing me up!! haha If you want to see what these talented guys look like just hit up my previous journal entry "Rockin' Out" (pictures). Joe! Landon! Dave! and my drummer Lance! I have another back up band thats coming together too. Well, nothing is gonna weigh me down and I'm certainly not gonna put off tomorrow what I can do today! So I be gettin' bizy with my music right now! Later I'll be going into the studio to work with the Godfather himself. You think I'm kidding? haha If he didn't have my back for real...I could very well be a casualty. Nothing but love everyone!
~Dena~
07/15/06
I'm Alive
I wrote & recorded a song called "I'm Alive" a while back and today I woke up hearing my lyrics repeat in my head. Those words were empowering for me when I wrote them it was about how I felt about myself and hopefully others could relate as well. (You can listen to my song "Alive" here on my website if you go to the music section.) Anyone who has felt controlled, rejected or made fun of can be empowered just by believing in themselves. Don't listen to what anyone says about you. You can shine where they are and if you grab the world by the tail you can conquer whatever you want in life. To be alive is to have life, feelings, hopes, dreams...existence. I feel very alive right now. And I'm not going away. It's time to kick butt and whip myself into great shape and I'm here to tell you... Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.
Today is the first day of the rest of my life. ~Dena~
07/14/06
Little Black Book
Yesterday became a day of reflection for me and we all need those days sometimes to remind us who is in charge. Wanting to be in control but feeling out of control. There is nothing better than an honest to goodness cleansing of the mind and soul to get a person back on track. You have to have those lows so you can appreciate the highs I think. And I truly do appreciate all of it. Including everyone who has been there for me, who is working hard for me and along side of me! All my family, friends and fans that show me love is very much appreciated as well and I won't let you down.
Always Love & Music, ~Dena~
07/13/06
P.S. "I believe we write our own stories. And each time we think we know the end - we dont. Perhaps luck exists somewhere between the world of planning, the world of chance, and in peace that comes from knowing that you just can't know it all. You know, life's funny that way. Once you let go of the wheel, you might end up right where you belong." -Little Black Book
Room For Improvement
Last night the meeting at the studio went well I thought. Watching my performance on DVD so I know what I did well, what went badly and what I need to work on is a good thing. I know sports players watch themselves on tape after the game so they know what to improve on for next time. No matter how good someone thinks they are there is always room for improvement. It was my first live show with my band and even if Joe Blow gave it a thumbs up...I know it was just average. So lots of work to be done before my next time out of the gate for sure. Actually the hardest part is keeping any doubtlets out of my head and digging deep to fight them. I don't need any distractions and so after I post this I'm disappearing into the "ZONE"! Today is a rainy day after a night of thunder storms and it's kind of gloomy. It's the kind of day you just want to be alone with your thoughts and maybe dig deeper in seach of clarity. I just need to stay connected to the people that love and care about me and believe in me. Hope you all have a great day! xoxo
~Dena~
07/12/06
The Tiger In Me
Where does the time go? Already it's Tuesday and I can barely remember what happened to Monday! I know I spent a lot of time working on my stuff with small breaks in-between but every time I looked at the clock hours had flown by. It's gorgeous out right now and I'm hoping it stays that way. This morning I'm gonna work on writing more melodies on the piano. It's not always easy, but I love being creative like that. I haven't written anything in awhile because I've been recording, practicing with the band and now performing, but I feel like there is something inside of me I want to write about. I'll be going into the studio tonite to review my performance from Sunday's show on DVD with my producer and manager. I have to listen to the powers that be and benefit from the resources I have in my corner. Which basically means...they are gonna tear me down to build me up and I'm gonna have to work even harder to do better. This is my life and if I want to be recognised in the music business I need to work my bootay off just to be good enough. I asked for this so I hope I can pull out the tiger inside me and fight for it! Before I go in tonite I will be looking for my thick skin to wear. hahahaha Alrighty all you tigers out there....be fierce!
GRRRRrrrr, ~Dena~
07/11/06
Rockin' Out at Rec Park (pics)
Yesterdays show went pretty great I think! I had the worst case of butterflies all morning right up until I walked on the stage, but once I got out there they faded. It was definitely a new experience for me to be playing outside in a park with a live band and singing my own songs. With my band behind me and the audience in front, its a warm feeling being in the middle. There were some mistakes that I need to work on for future shows but here in my hometown is the place to work that all out. And just b/c you stumble it doesn't mean you won't have huge success in the future. So its all good. I'm trying to stay really positive about everything. And thanks to my family & friends for all their support. Rec Park puts on a great family event and I met some really cool people yesterday! Way later last night my brother treated me to see Pirates of the Carribean Dead Man's Chest. We met up with his friends at the 10:15 movie and the whole place was packed so we had to sit in like the 3rd row haha. It was a pretty awesome movie though and it was a relaxing way to end the day. Today I'm right back to my strict schedule. I know I have a lot of work ahead of me, but I'm ok with that. Happy Monday everyone! 
LaBella Team
xo ~Dena~ xo
07/10/06
Today's The Day!!!
Can you say butterflies?!!! Ahhhhhhhh!!! Today I'm performing at Rec Park and it's my first live "electric" show! I'm really excited and really thankful that the weather is gorgeous today. Last nights rehearsal went great and I hope to duplicate that today. Wait till you hear how kickass my backup band is!!! I need to remember to have something to eat so I dont pass out up there on stage haha. Not that I have any appetite whatsoever, but it's still a good idea. I think having butterflies can be a very positive thing because it prepares you for when you get on stage. You take all that energy and put it into your performance and I'm looking forward to that adrenaline rush! At least thats what ususally happens for me on stage. So I hope everyone can make it there at 4:00 pm today. If not, thats ok..I might forgive you. haha just kidding. Keep smilin and Rock on!
Love & Music in bNY! ~Dena~
07/09/06
THINKING
..........................ummmm yeah. It's been said that I think too much. It's also been said that b/c I don't tell everyone what I'm thinking that I could be dangerous! haha ooooooooookay then. Better watch out for me!!! Seems my silence, along with my "poker face", creates a guessing game for everyone around me. The questions crash into me and yet I still hold my silence. I didn't realize this actually until last night that it's the only power I have. Sometimes I feel controlled by everyone around me, always being told what to do, and for me to feel in control I hold back. I love to sing b/c I can express myself through song better than talking about my feelings. Music is a form of expression and thats why it suits me. But here's the thing about me and my thinking....it's mine. All mine. Pieces of me are revealed constantly if you are paying close attention but you have to be a wise one to penetrate the inner workings of Dena! haha Actually keeping a daily journal has given me a place to express some things about myself but trust me...it's still a censored me. You think you know but you have no idea....................... :)
Peace and Harmony, ~Dena~
07/08/06
It's What I Do :)
I just got back from my brothers VERY early morning baseball game - which rocked!! - cuz they mercied the other team! I decided to check e-mail before writing here. Understand that I have like 3 accounts to check daily (business/fans/personal) and its nearly impossible to answer everyone properly and my personal email suffers the most. Then I have several music sites to go into and see what's happening with them. Myspace usually gets and needs the most attention. I just hate not being able to respond properly with a grateful reply to everyone that posts! I'm really trying. Of course my AIM chat is always on even tho I'm usually away and that can be the biggest distaction for me. It's the one connection that links me to my friends at a glance. I love getting messages cuz it means I haven't been forgotten...even tho everyone is sick of hearing I'm always busy even when it is the truth. What I do during the day would be similar to going to classes or having a job except I have the freedom to stop and start whenever I want cuz I set my own schedule. It continues into the night when I go into the studio to work (where the really good stuff happens!) People that have known me growing up know I have a strong work ethic and I was never the party girl type. And that hasn't changed. I'm passionate about my music and what I'm doing. This is a lifelong decision...not just for 15 minutes of fame. In the meantime I hope my friends know I love them, I think of them, I miss them and I appreciate their support! :) I'm gonna be working on my vocals and piano most of the day and I have some video footage to study too. Then tonite I will be practicing with my band again. xoxo
Love & Music, ~Dena~
07/07/06
HOMERUN!!!
Yesterday my brother hit a homerun in the World Youth Classic Baseball Tournament his first time up to bat!!!! I couldn't be more excited or proud of him! That's what being in the zone is like! Everything just comes together, you connect...and BAM --- HOMERUN! I felt like I hit it instead of him! It was destiny I tell ya, cuz yesterday's journal entry I signed off with...going for a homerun!!!! He plays a double header today and I can't make both games but I'll be there in spirit! I have my own stuff to do and my music is my number one focus! He knows that and has been very supportive of me too. How cool is it that we both got a mention in today's paper?!!! Of course his homerun was mentioned in the sports section and I was in the Good Times letting people know I'll be playing at Rec Park on Sunday! Woo Hoo!!!!! I'm in a happy state of mind and I can't wait to get into the studio and rehearse tonite! Gotta make things happen!!! :)
If you keep thinking about what you want to do or what you hope will happen, you don't do it, and it won't happen. -Joe DiMaggio
Always Love & Music, ~Dena~
07/06/06
Looking Up
Things are looking up! My neck is feeling better, the sun is shining, my brother has a game today and I am looking forward to being out in the fresh air to watch some baseball! I've been cracking the whip on myself (ouchy) to get things done and my new schedule is working great. Of course a kick in the a$$ by certain caring individuals always helps! haha YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!! :) With the cobwebs cleared out of my head and the clarity I'm feeling about myself and where I'm headed, once again I'm motivated. I have much work ahead to prepare for tomorrow too cuz it will be big day of rehearsing with both of my bands. No time to waste as they say! Oddly tho, I haven't slept that great and yet I have all this energy. What's that about? Ok kids...I have to run so hope your having a great week! xoxo
Going for a Homerun!!! ~Dena~
07/05/06
Happy Independence Day
LIVING IN THE USA ROCKS!!! Freedom is what it's all about! Independence could mean a lot of different things and what comes to my mind is the chorus from Natasha Bedingfields song "Single":
This is my current single status
My declaration of independence
There's no way I'm tradin' places
Right now a star's in the ascendant.
So yeah thats me! Music is my boyfriend! haha
I have no plans today and my neck is still in pain from straining it yesterday somehow. I'm dealing tho and trying to work through it. Rain is forecast (what else is new) and my brothers baseball game got cancelled too. Gosh, what a test of patience I am having. haha Maybe today after I get some practicing in I will just vegg out on the couch with a heating pad on my neck and watch a movie. xoxo
Love in the USA! ~Dena~
07/04/06
Change of Plans
Ok change of plans.......Unfortunately, the 4th of July festivities have all been cancelled due to a lack of available emergency services to cover the event. I was definitely looking foward to the whole day but so were a lot of other people. Thank goshers I get over disappointments quick. My focus now is my show at Rec Park, Sunday, July 9th! I would love to see everybody there! I perform at 4PM if everything is on schedule. It's gonna be my first electric show so I'm very excited!!! It's funny how the area I live in has only a few big events every year at the most and already a couple of them have been cancelled. I've already been up this morning working on my songs for a while. It's hot and humid and my appetite is lost. It's the World Youth Classic Baseball Tournament this week and my brother is playing in it. Sadly our high school field was ruined in the flood so games will be played elsewhere. grrr News today has it we can stop boiling our water. Clean-up and bacteria testing will cost thousands of dollars and I pray something like this doesn't happen again. Keeping positive tho for sure. I have much to look forward to! xoxo
Thanks for dropping by! ~Dena~
07/03/06
Positively Positive
Sundays should give us all a chance to regroup, maybe slow down, take a deep breath and head into the new week with a positive attitude. Last night was great so I'm feeling pretty positive right now. I got home late from the studio and I didn't even know the time till I got in my car. When I'm there it's like the time flys by so fast its crazy. It was a very productive night and that's definitely a good thing. I'm looking forward to the 4th of July and singing at Highland Park before the fireworks. I'm sharing the 6-9 PM time slot with a local band called "High Noon". Should be a lot of fun for everyone as long as the weather is nice and I expect to see a ton of familiar faces. Yay!! I can't wait to catch a ride on the carousel and taste some serious funnel cakes! mmmm I indulge like once a year! haha Not sure what today will bring me but I hope it's positively positive for everyone!!!
Love and Possibilities, ~Dena~
07/02/06
Let The Sun Shine In
Hi everyone! How goes it where you are? Yesterday afternoon I got to go swimming at my friend Ashley's house. I say swimming lightly b/c I can't really swim. We had a good time tho sitting in the sun plus all the girl talk and catching up on the good times. I had band practice last night and it's starting to come together. We did 9 of the 10 songs so we are pretty close to having a set list. I would love it if I could practice with them more often. Last night after I got home at 2AM I was so tired I couldn't even make it to my bed. The couch looked pretty comfy at the time although the morning brings a lot of light shining through the windows and therefore I'm likely to wake up earlier. I have a lot on my mind and much to do and I need to put aside things less important and focus on my music most. Showering is important tho and thats where I'm heading now. haha Have a great Saturday as you begin your holiday weekend and hopefully it's sunny! xoxo
Smiles for Miles! ~Dena~
07/01/06
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