The Partner in Crime

I was going to write a long post about my boyfriend, Ben, and I and how ghetto we are... but I lack the confidence to blogfully declare the nitty-gritty aspects of our relationship. To be completely, it's nobodies business but ours. Haha. Stay tuned though.

Like A Boss

Brendan Jacquet

For the past six months, I've been part of the live band for an up-and-coming solo artist named Brendan Jacquet. It's been a lot of fun to work with these guys (most of which were and have become some of my closest friends). We all insult each other, fight with one another and also support and encourage each other (when truly necessary).

I love going crazy on stage. I jump around, I accidentally pull necessary guitar leads out (note to joey: the further away you set up from me, the better haha), I clap and I dance. I don't even look around stage or stare needlessly at my boyfriend (to be honest, i never look at him during gigs, i'd most likely get distracted). I have three functions when i hit the stage the first being to sing my harmonies correctly,  be in sync with my fellow vocalist marissa and to be entertaining to look at, i.e. go crazy.

I look forward to the future of this act. Sure it can be really tough sometimes, and i can get in ruts where i don't believe in it anymore... like i should move on. But i have nothing else but a desk job waiting for me if all i'm looking for is financial security. It's a tough industry, and i'm beginning to learn how corrupt and rigged a lot of it is. It's really all about money, which is sad. I just hope i don't let my love for music be contaminated by those ideals.... *sigh such is life

Peanut's Baby Shower

 

I'm so happy for the Castro's! In a little over a month, their little bundle of joy, solely known to the world as "Peanut", will be joining the rest of us on planet Earth. I couldn't be more ecstatic for them. They've been waiting for Peanut for years! Monina's baby shower was simply BEAUTIFUL. Good food, good company and great decor! Everything had soul to it. Everything was adorable and quaint, i had a great time.

working out my wanderlust

 If you know me, you'd understand how much I love travelling and escaping the order of everyday life. I mean, there are times (like today) where my only heart's desire is to stay in my pajamas in my own bed and drink tea until the sun recedes and the stars start lighting up the sky. However, I do love a grand escape/adventure... especially with my best companions.

For me, traveling is like smoking a cigarette during a stressful day. It will never stop to be addictive. It is a guilty pleasure I allow myself to divulge in simply because it feels so good. Don't fret Mum & Dad, I am a non-smoker. Exploring is just so damn refreshing. You notice the little things that you forget make everyday beautiful. You meet people you'd never talk to in the everyday world and you do things that you wouldn't do otherwise.

Whether I'm staying at a friends place in the city for a couple of days, or I'm flying across states to another capital city. I love getting out and going on adventures.

(Pictures from top to bottom: Anzac Bridge, Sydney NSW; Cronulla Beach, NSW; Mid-flight to Queensland; Reading from my balcony onto Surfer's Paradise, Queensland)

A Day In The Life

John Mayer. A Solo Artist.

What I Do

 

  In the past year there has been an overflow of opportunities from bands and artists to sing for them.
I'm not quite ready to be a lead singer myself (unless I'm covering them). However it has been
a lot of fun to be part of the process of song writing, recording, press releases, single launch's
and showcases.

I feel very blessed to have been shoved all these opportunities in my face, and to have experienced

the things I have in the past year. As well as the memories I've created with some really awesome

people. It's all very excited and I can't wait for my career to progress and go further than it has,
even just as a back up singer.

Pine

I totally forget where we filmed the music video "The Light" by Belle And The Bone People. It was somewhere passed Peats Ridge, just before Newcastle. It is known as one of the few (perhaps the only) pine forest in NSW and it is spectacularly beautiful.

Note: I'm trying to revive this blog. Mostly for the personal benefit of reading about who i used to be and how i am. It's interesting (and hilarious) to look back at my ramblings. Additionally, I want a source for all the pictures/videos i take in one central location. I know i frequently alternate between my blogger and tumblr, but that's for myself to be the judge of as to whether or not I'm awesome. To which, i am.

UPDATE: 2012 So far

SO WHERE THE HELL HAVE I BEEN?

That's a mighty common question that frequents these parts of the blogging-stratosphere. Yes, yes. I believe so. I think it's only right, for the sake of humanity, that i type down all the new and wonderous things that have been going in my life thus far. However, the real question is where, or how do i even begin to describe all the details of my nineteen year old life?

I'll start first and foremost with quite possibly the most shocking new thing to occur to me to date. I am in a relationship... with a boy! The "Ana" from a few years ago probably would have convulsed at the thought that I am in possession of a man (named Ben Zamor) who has the ability and privilege to turn me into a sappy girl. A girl of which melts at the sight of button-up shirts and skinny ties and jeans when combined with sexy on-stage bass grooves and his winning smile. Thank God this is no longer a public blog, lest he discover how i truly feel about him. No, he knows that i really, truly and deeply like him and am eager to progress in this relationship. It's crazy to think that I am in one. I am still the immature little girl who cringes at PDA (public displays of affection) and is still completely ignorant of the land of relationships and what it entails. Who knew that my immaturity would score me a boyfriend. See! It pays to be a goof 99% of the time!

Another detail of my life is that I am reigniting my passion for loving God, loving people and serving God again. I don't intend to jump straight back into ministry, but it's like I am at the beginning of my walk again. Falling sincerely in love with God, and knowing full well the grace I am living under. It is amazing. It is refreshing. And it has come at a time when i really do need Him. Last year I was a rebellious prodigal daughter and I had become so bipolar with my identity that the healthiest option for myself and others was to step aside. I let a lot of people down. Looking back on it, it's unfortunate that I stepped down, however it has allowed me to grow in God solely and allow Him to fill me again. Not ministry, not the people i served or served with, just God. I am beginning to remember the satisfaction spending each day with Him was like and the desire to read His word and be inspired. Ah, I'm very excited.

My career is also taking off. Look i'm really tired and ....