Mmm.. I wish I had some cannolis..
Anywho! Wow I've been SO BUSY lately it's out of control!
I got a lot to update the world about! So here goes.
Was April really my last post? Yeesh so sorry.
This was one of the toughest summers of my life so far, the most trying for sure. I've lost some friendships that I thought would last forever over trivial politics, but I made some new ones that don't suck me into those things. The tail end of summer has left me here extremely tired, busy, but definitely much more enlightened and rearing to get back into gear.
Although I haven't written any new songs in a while, I've been working on my guitar and though I've still got a ways to go, I feel vocally I've had some improvements; especially with performance confidence.
A good friend of mine got me involved with an amazing new showcase for indie artists at this cool little spot called Sheddy's Public Parlor here in LA, and I've already gotten to perform twice since August with some of what I would say is the best talent around these parts.
It's so difficult standing out amongst the molly eating tech-heads, and the bubblegum blowing bimbo pop stars wannabes when you've got nothing but raw emotion and a sincere spirit oozing out of your every pore as a performer. I'm grateful I've met my matches.
This new showcase has done wonders for me. I've never felt more welcome, more encouraged, and more alive as I do in the company of these kind souls who are doing the same as I am, and I can tell this is just the beginning.
I'm also trying to get much more involved in the community around here and break into new avenues that I wouldn't have imagined. I got the opportunity to meet members of the LA Chapter of the American Marketing Association, and am fortunate that just last week I was able to volunteer at one of their panel events. That experience was amazing and it really helped me crack open my shell a bit more when introducing myself to new people of all different career paths, and even got to hear from one of the major marketing professionals at Universal Music Group as well as have a nice chat with him personally.
I'm really starting to brainstorm as well with finally getting my shit together for my EP. I thought I would have had it done by now, but I was a bit overzealous with the realization that LA is a tough city to survive in and get on your feet with. I'm ready to hit the ground running now and there's so many opportunities awaiting for me and with offer after another to perform and I'm so grateful for what I've got.
And it's only just beginning.
Well I just wanted to say hello to everyone and let you know I'm still alive and kicking and fighting and punching through!
I love you guys!
If you got ANY ideas for what you might want to see as offers from me for Kickstarter pledges, please please PLEASE tell me!
-Nicole
