Have to start somewhere...

In the spirit of writing more and since you have to start somewhere…here I go. I wanted to start a blog because one, besides just respecting writing as an art form in general, I really respect my friends that do one. They really put themselves out there and express what is being felt in their world. Love that shit. Second, I always turn to writing in my life because sometimes I feel like if I don’t let these emotions out some how they will begin to start busting at the seams (and that is never a good thing in a women’s world…figuratively or metaphorically!). So in the spirit of sharing I too wanted to just start putting myself out there and if I can give some insight or ever inspire anyone…well then that is something.

One place I get my inspiration from is music. If you know me, that really is an understatement! Music is one thing I am very passionate about in life. It evokes moods, expresses things that others have a hard time putting into words and can make that perfect moment even better. At least for me it does. And I can’t tell you how many times the perfect album has come into my life at the “season” it was meant to be in.

I also love to share great music with those that love it as much as I do. From time to time I will do my best to recommend songs, artists and albums that have touched me. I hope they will mean something to you too and would love for you to share with me what that is defined as by you.

My latest find is Sara Bareilles with her first album, Little Voice. She has an amazing voice but the best part of her music by far is her lyrics. As I said, some songs speak to you. Many of hers do to me. I have shared similar feelings and felt as if I could have written some of them myself. Her writing is brilliant and stands out by being able to say things in a fresh and unique way.

I love and relate to what she wrote in her website bio:

“It’s a collection of songs that pretty much mean the world to me. They chronicle my life, my relationships, my basket-case-ness, and my utter devotion to trying to write honest stuff down and share it. That’s where the title comes from. This record was really about me learning to trust my own instincts, and more importantly, recognize how desperately I needed to learn to listen to myself, however inexperienced and naïve I may be. It sounds cliché, but that little voice is sometimes the only voice that’s speaking the truth. I think that’s pretty fucking cool.”

I agree. What amazing gift she gave herself and the world by creating this album. For me, I love knowing that someone else out there has felt what I have. The song One Sweet Love, well let’s just say it could be my theme song.

I can only say that now after all that I have discovered about myself this year. Self discovery is the season I currently am in. The song is about a quest for that one sweet love. I have been on that quest for a very long time. And now, for the first time I am in a great place to really find it. It takes really getting to know yourself before you can trust yourself.

All the songs are really amazing; Love Song, Gravity and Love on the Rocks really stand out! Another that hits me personally is Between the Lines…but that is another story to tell another time.

Until next time,

Christy

Currently listening : Little Voice By Sara Bareilles Release date: 03 July, 2007