I had an excellent rehearsal with my guitar player last night! We hadn't had one in several weeks and we both kinda thought going in, that it might be a bit rough, but it was anything but! Such a time saver when musicians are prepared! That's what I'm talking about! I have a little later start for work today. Yesterday I was outside in the heat melting but today thankfully I will be inside. Tonight it's the live eviction on BB10 (my fave reality show)! Bye bye Angie! mwahahahha I'm happy and I hope you all are too! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/31/08
Birds Of A Feather...
...flock together!!! haha Day and night I look to my dreams coming true. Every day and night I fight the voices that question my choices. The same ones that try to put the fear of doubt in me by asking, "what if it doesn't work out?, suggesting I should have a plan B". Oh hell no! There is no room in my mind for your stinkin' thinkin'! This is clearly the reason I surround myself with people who think like me. What would you do if you knew you could not fail? That's what I'm talking about. I have no fear of failure. I only see possibilities. Don't even worry about me making something of myself because I already am something! I'm Dena!...with a pink e! hehehe ahhh yes, I love my birdy friends! We be flying all over the world soon enough! Have a nice day! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/30/08
Girly Time
I slept in and took my time gettin put together, then went grocery shopping with my madre'! It's fun grocery shopping I think, but I can't be rushed. We picked up subs for my pops and brother and my mom and I ate chinese! My fortune cookie was perfect saying you will enjoy good health and financial independence! Woo Hoo I'm excited to have a voice lesson after missing 2 weeks in a row. I'm feeling kinda in a girly mood too and would love to have some girly time doing hair and nails! So maybe I will! haha Be sweet everyone! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/29/08
Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life. ~ Wayne Dyer
Working hard, staying sharp, making music, keeping it real, always nice, feeling passionate, climbing, falling, reaching, hoping, planning, expecting the best, dreaming Evel, (lmao), praying and baby... just simply getting it on! Hope you're all about this and more! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/28/08
They Say I'm A Dreamer...But I'm Not The Only One
One day at a time.... that's what I keep telling myself. I'm quite a dreamer and I only think of what's ahead and that's what excites me. Which there really isn't anything wrong with that unless you're losing the present time. My days seem the same and tend to blend but maybe it's supposed to be that way right now. After all, hard work does pay off, eventually. I do believe I have only to gain and nothing to lose. All the things I'm learning day to day will absolutely just make a better me tomorrow. Right?? Ok, enough random thoughts for now. Till tomorrow....xoxoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/27/08
Expect The Unexpected
Worked all afternoon. Got home to find an unexpected $$check for my one day service when I was called in for jury duty a while back. I just bought Natasha Bedingfields CD's so hmmmm, what shall I purchase next? Actually I feel like blocking out the world right now and just listening to music. Can I avoid the BB10 Live Feeds? hmmmm I'm gonna try! haha I hope your day/night is awesome! Catch you lata! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/26/08
MIU
My Mood Is Up and I'm looking to enjoy this lovely day! Yesterday afternoon my parentals bought a brand new computer and monitor and it's wicked awesome! 22" screen with a gorgeous picture!!! (Heeeyy) I'm thinkin' we will watch movies on that rather than the tv... at least until we upgrade the TV. Later I will probably run an errand or two. Gotta make sure I pay Vicky Secrets bill on time! hehe As hard as I try to not spend my money it's really not easy I tell ya!! Well it's afternoon and I haven't had a bite to eat yet today so I'm gonna do that! Hope your Friday freakin' rocks!! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/25/08
Simple Pleasures
Excuse me while I try to figure out what to write about when I haven’t much to say today. Hmmmmmm… okay, here goes… I have a day off from work today and have pretty much just been chillin. However, I just got home from going with my dad and brother to purchase a cool, new desktop computer. (note yesterdays entry mentioning the death of our old one) It’s really the designated “family” computer, centrally located for all of us to use. I have my precious “LaBella Baby” laptop all to myself which I am on right now. My iPOD on and I’m rocking out with my cat. He thinks I’m crazy by the look in his eyes but not enough to let me out of his sight! We are buddies for sure! Ahhh, the simple pleasures in life. Music is simple to enjoy but big on pleasuring! (hint, hint –> MIRROR) mmmmmm Hope your day is delightful! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/24/08
When It Rains It Pours
A rainy day/night plus a storm brought heavy rain dripping through the ceiling of a section in our house that repeatedly does this. Try as my parents may, even with contractors help, we can't seem to find the trail to stop it before it starts. And if that isn't aggravating enough our main computer crashed and along with it, valuable data. We are all freakin' out! That is as serious as it gets right? I'm not scheduled for any rehearsals this week so my deal is to work on my own. No prob there. I'm hanging in here and crossing my fingers all my business and fan mail is retrievable. Hope your hump day is better then mine! Peace. xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/23/08
Natasha Bedingfield
These words are my own...she is flippin', freakin', amazing to see and hear in person!!! I worked yesterday and then got ready to travel a couple hours away to see her perform LIVE. She sounds exactly like her songs and is sooo pretty! Her backup band and singers were so tight and I absorbed the whole experience like a sponge! No cameras were allowed so I have no pictures but it was killing me not to pull out my cell phone and attempt it! I saw some bold people that did do that but I am one to respect the artists' requests! Today I'm back on the job but singing when I get home. I'm missing yet another voice lesson because of work and I need to figure something out with that. Okay, everyone be happy and get inspired to do what you love! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/22/08
Some Things Are Worth Waiting For
That pretty much says it all for how I'm feeling. Other than that, it's about staying focused. Hopefully you all had an awesome weekend and your week ahead will be even more awesome! Keep singing! Make music! Be sweet! :-)
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/20/08
AWAY
I went out of town yesterday to a wedding of people I’d never met! Haha Yeah, I was "the date" of one of the invited guests but I really felt like a wedding crasher! Haha It was unexpected fun and I’m glad I went. It was a very hot but beautiful day and they exchanged vows in a small chapel on the lake! I loved it! Something about blue sky and blue water with a light breeze is so peaceful. The rest of my weekend I’ll be working so the spontaneous outing yesterday was a nice get-a-way! I won’t be having studio time this Saturday night which feels weird. My producer has to be with this other band he produces for their gig out of town. He has to make sure sound and stuff is perfect just like he does for my shows. Ahh well. Hope you weekend rocks whatever you do!!! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/19/08
Aim HIGH
It is better to aim for the moon and hit the top of the telelphone pole than to aim for the top of the telelphone pole and shoot yourself in the foot! ;-) xoxo
The End.
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/17/08
Today
It's Wednesday and I was just looking back on yesterday, yet ahead to tomorrow. Today is a full day of me and my music for a change and so I'm pumped! It is a beautiful day outside and aside from having cramps...(yes I said cramps) I'm in a great mood. I'm gonna rehearse today and rehearse tonight too. Along with some over due cleaning up I have to do around my apartment and of course my daily dose of Big Brother live feeds haha. Whatever you do today...I hope it's fun! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/16/08
Dullsville
More of the same...work, work, work! I have to miss my voice lesson today and it's really one of my top 3 things I look forward to the most! Grrrrrr I'm leaving the house soon so I'm writing a quickie, letting you know that there is nothing exciting or new happening with me. Hense I'm calling this entry Dullsville! hahahahahahaha I think it's really called normal.....WHICH I HATE! Sorry, I'm not a hater really... Have an awesome day! Be saweet! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/15/08
BB Love
Yeah baby…I’m so excited for BB10 and I’m looking forward to watching these people with all their manipulation, backstabbing and lieing! Haha It’s all good for the game but in real life I hate drama! It’s funny to hear them say only after one day how the walls feel like they are closing in. But no sympathy from me…they signed up and asked for it! (live feeds) haha I had to work the job for a few hours today. Other stuff happening includes singing and keeping up with admin stuff with a large dose of BB Love! Keep the music loud and get your shine on for the week ahead! It’s great to be alive and free! Hehe xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/14/08
A Chill Sunday
I've only had a few hours of sleep but I feel pretty good right now! Maybe later I'll nap. The neighbors are pounding and sawing next door, (on a Sunday no less), and it's impossible to shut out that kind of noise. I'm so ready for tonight's season premiere of Big Brother 10! I have the live feed set up for the first time ever. I have to try to not become obsessed with watching though, as I do have a life of my own to live. I wanted to try out for the show actually but there is no way with trying to get my music career off the ground at this time to be secluded for 3 months! And I didn't want to be known as that girl that sings from BB10 later on! So yeah...I have a VIP meeting tonight for an important future gig and that is my priority! So keeping it chill is the order of the day! And right now I'm thinking FOOD! haha Let's eat!!! Hope your Sunday rocks!!! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/13/08
It's a beautiful day and I've decided to meet up with a couple friends for lunch before my crazy night begins. Fish anyone?? I really don't eat enough of it. And fishy crackers don't count! hahaha My favorite kind of fish is Salmon and I heard recently that they are becoming more and more endangered! NOOO! I was super bummed to hear that! I'm going into work early tonight until closing and then directly hitting up the studio afterwards til who knows when! I love being busy and I love to keep things moving in my life cause when I stop I get really antsy and kinda grumpy. haha Well off to enjoy the day...hope you are too! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/12/08
Welcome Luck
Instant success is really nice when it comes right? I'm asking cuz I wouldn't know! haha Instant success depends upon being at exactly the right place at precisely the right time. This has yet to be the case for me. I'll be one of those "overnight" success stories that actually put years of hard work in! Of course, I wish for the immediate results, but realistically, grounded success results over time with a strong commitment. I don't think I could do anything any different then what I'm doing really. At least I'm not floundering. I have what it takes. I have the tools. I know what I want. So even though I won't be waiting around for luck to pay me a visit, my welcome mat is out! hahaha Have an awesome Friday! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/11/08
Bad & Good
I had an interesting night at the job. I had to deal with a group of people that I found absolutely disgusting in behavior with a total disregard toward women and they were just down right filthy. Clean up after they departed left me never wanting to encounter them again in any situation! I never thought I would have such a strong opinion about a whole group of people like this. I truly always try to find good in everyone. I think the next time this group of people wishes to party down, that all guys should be working the joint cuz I will walk off! Thankfully, later I was in my element with my people to finish my night off singing and in good humor! My voice was strong and on target at rehearsal. The star I found on my windshield said it all! E loves me! haha Oh yeah, Happy Birthday E! Anyways, it's about taking the bad and the good! That's that rollercoaster we all ride everyday and I'm smilin' cuz I'm alive and learning!!!! Hands up in the air everyone! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/10/08
Pick Me! Pick Me!
It was my first time ever experiencing jury duty and I have to admit I liked it. Everyone probably thinks I'm strange that I actually wanted to be picked, but hey, told ya I'm different. haha Who knows, maybe someday I will get the chance to do it. I was in and out in an hour & 1/2 and so it really didn't put much of a dent in my day, considering I was excused at the time I normally wake up in the morning. Afterwards I went over to my grandma's house with my mom and she made us breakfast. How come food always tastes better when someone that you love makes it for ya?? Really really, I just think it's all about the love they put into it! I have a busy night ahead with work and then rehearsal immediately afterwards. Hope you get to eat some food made with love! haha xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/09/08
So Much
Well so much for rehearsal with my guitar player last night. Not sure if he forgot or had a change of plans because I don't talk to him directly. Arrangements are not made by me. But never a moment wasted because it gave my producer and me more time to work on another new song! It's really, really cool...but of course it's not as if we'd try to write a bad song! haha I locked my keys in the car for the first time! So a quick phone call home sent my brother to the studio with extra keys! :-) I do have a voice lesson later on today, which is good since I had to miss last week because of work. It's all a juggling act that is for sure. I find out later too if I have to report for jury duty in the morning. I'll let you know tomorrow how all that goes! Everyone stay saweet! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/08/08
Gotta Do What I Gotta Do
I have to say I love being super busy, but at the same time I feel like such a nerd when I'm ready to sleep at 10:30 at night! I may be ready, but I never, ever go to sleep that early. haha This part-time job I have is nearly full time and I hate to refuse the hours cuz I need the money. I'm hoping in the near future I will be busy 24/7 with nothing but music related business! Today I'm going to be busy rehearsing here at home and then practice with my guitar player later. I have 2 days off from my job. In a row! haha Now I can focus on my music! Yay!! I hope your Monday is excellente'!
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/07/08
Over Time
Geesh, I've been working a lot of hours! I'm feeling pretty tired too. Taking care of administrative details with my managers help plus personal stuff that only I deal with, keep me from just stepping out to have a care-free time. I've tried to claim some quality time with friends and people I love but it's been short and sweet. Thank God they love me enough to put up with my crazy schedule. It tends to weed out the true friends from the fair weather friends for sure. I'm avoiding crawling up in a ball with my cat right now and over-thinking issues that weigh heavily on my mind. Maybe a game of cards or a light hearted movie is my next move before bed tonight! I hope your weekend was KILLER boys & girls! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/06/08
Happy 4th of July! I'm working toward my independence! Hope your day rocks!
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/04/08
ENCHANTED
Once upon a time I did look at life through rose colored glasses. Haven’t in a long time though. Come on…I’m working hard! What I’m doing is real, it’s important and I own it! I believe one of the first things my producer said to me was …the music industry is rough, tough, harsh and I wouldn’t want my kids in it, so you better be sure this is what you want. Well that was like asking me if I wanted water after being in the dessert for days. DUH! I’m here to stay. I’m good to go at a moment’s notice…with my music as wings! Who’s coming with me?! hehe Happy hump day! xoxo
Always Love and Music, ~Dena~
07/02/08
Looking Forward
I'm lookin' forward to lookin' back on these days. Yes, that would be me humming a Mandy Moore tune in my head. Don't get me wrong, I know I have the world practically in the palm of my hand, but sometimes it doesn't necessarily feel like that. I have so many things I want to do in life and I just feel like I haven't even began to do them yet. Who knows, maybe I have and I just don't realize it. I worked the job today and had to forego my voice lesson, which sucks. I'm about to start filling out the paperwork to enter a few of my songs in a song writing contest but the results won't be until 2009! Doing myspace is a given for my night. Well, I better get busy! Be awesome! xoxo
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