Just popping in to touch base with everyone.  It’s been sort of a slow week, but I’ve been working on things here and there.  Finished up production on a song for “Luminous” yesterday, which I’m very pleased with.  There’s only one other song that still needs some work, which I’ll most likely finish up after “Seasons” is complete.  Well, you never know for sure, because sometimes there are just those days where I need to step away and work on something different.  I’ll see what I am able to accomplish today, but then I’m taking the weekend off to enjoy time with Jess.  Saturday is our 12 year anniversary, so we are planning some special things.  More on that next week!  Have a great one!

If you listened to my last Blogcast, you might recall me mentioning that I was playing Zelda, Phantom Hourglass on DS.  Well, I just beat it tonight.  Oh, don’t bother to congratulate me, Link really did all the work.   Anyway, it was a great game and if you like that sort of thing, you should definitely pick it up…unless of course your don’t want to fry your brain over the course of a week.  Next up: Kirby, Super Star Ultra.  Well, maybe I’ll hold off a little before getting sucked into another game so soon!

I’ve noticed a lot of people posting a list like this on Facebook and it inspired me to post one on my blog!  Here’s a list of 25 random facts about me:

01.  The three most important aspects of my life are spirituality, family and music.

02. I’ve lived in 4 states, and all were by a large body of water (Michigan, Florida, Virginia and California).  I could never live inland!

03. I’ve been married for 12 years to the most wonderful man in the world, hands down!

04. I have 2 pets. A cat named Willow and a guinea pig named Bernard.

05. I’m a huge fan of classic movies and musicals.

06. I’m pretty shy when I first meet people, but I warm up quickly if we share an interest.

07. I like to bake, but I don’t like to cook unless I’m doing it with someone else.

08. I plan to go to cosmetology school within the next year.

09. I have a demented sense of humor. I love bad jokes!

10. I enjoy taking photos of landscapes. You can never capture the beauty though!

11. I’m pretty sensitive, when it comes to my own feelings, as well as other people’s.

12. I’ve always found it easier to get along with men but always have the need for a great gal pal.

13. When I was younger everyone thought I was going to be an artist.  Now I do very little drawing.

14. I’m really bad at bowling, but I enjoy playing anyway!

15. When I was a pre-teen I used to go roller skating every weekend.  Last time I went it killed my ankles!

16. I have 7 full blooded siblings, and 20 nieces and nephews!

17. My dream is to own a yacht and sail all around the world.

18. My first job was working at a campground in northern Michigan.

19. I am a natural blonde, but I do admit to adding highlights.

20. I collect and make hair accessories.

21. My favorite band is the Bee Gees.  If you get past the disco stereotype, you’d be surprised by their immense talent and versatility.

22. I enjoy web building and working on graphic design in my spare time.

23. I love Nintendo systems and games.  Yoshi’s Island is my favorite of all time!

24. I work best in partner situations, which makes it especially unusual that I am working alone for the time being!

25. I am keenly aware how blessed I am to have the opportunity to wake up everyday and do what I love.

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Tune in as I talk about recent progress on Seasons, the launch of the new Angelic Voices website, new music and a favorite past time.

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Tune in as I talk about her recent technology struggles and a couple movies she’s seen recently.  Also included is a clip of a live recording of a song she recently wrote, “Soliloquy”.

I hope everyone did something special on Valentine’s Day, whether you’re in a relationship or single.  It’s a great day to spoil yourself and the ones you love a little.  Let’s face it, we can always use one more excuse for that!  We certainly had a romantic evening.  First we went to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner.  The line was outrageous, but if you’ve ever been there, you know it’s worth the wait!  Afterward we went on a cruise around the bay, which included a live band and dancing.  That was really fun, not to mention, I am always up for a boat ride.  Nothing beats being on the water, no matter what time of day it is!  So peaceful and serene.  Here’s a shot of me from that day.  In case you’re wondering, I made the flower in my hair.  One of my hobbies on the side is making hair accessories, as I love them even more than jewelry!

As an actor, I adore Joaquin Phoenix.  He is amazing!  But what’s with this recent bout of insanity?  Is it just a publicity stunt?  Is he suffering from mental illness?  Is he on drugs?  Could it be a combination of those?  Who knows, but what I saw on David Letterman last night was disgraceful!  Of course I was initially shocked by Joaquin’s bizarre mannerisms and lack of intelligent communication, but as the segment went on I became more disgusted by David Letterman’s behavior.  Unless this is some sort of hoax, let’s face it, this guy needs help!  Why would a civilized human being enjoy stripping someone of their dignity in front of millions?  If David Letterman had any character whatsoever, he would have cancelled or ended the interview.  This is not entertainment to me.  It’s just sick.