I was going to write a blog on something else today but this came up and I just can't help myself.. I'm kind of speechless but when do you know me to keep my mouth shut :) haha. Ok, I'll change that default picture too.. :)

where to begin..

"i found god in myself & i loved her. i loved her fiercely.' -Ntozake Shange

and i say ".. and i have found god in myself more and more because of you.. i see myself the way you do.. i hear my songs the way you do.. and for that i am forever grateful.."

as some of you may know i lost a close friend last year to a motorcycle accident all too suddenly and soon after my grandmother and just before then a dear uncle. i know many have seen worse but the grace i take from that grief is the constant reminder that when we die, we take nothing with us. not our cars, not our clothes, not our iphones, not a thing. but we do take valuable gifts such as friendships, and love, and respect and that is why it means so much to me that you are listening to my music because no one can take that away from me.. ever :)

i hope you see yourself the way i see you too.. you're beautiful.. and amazing.. and god is in all of us..


I post Ding's (https://www.youtube.com/user/dingg458) video tribute not just to thank him but to thank all of you again.. for all of your wonderful gifts (from guitar picks to hawaiian coffee, from Cher concert DVD to stuffed toys, from Godiva chocolates to key rings, from photos of you holding my CD's that you just bought to photoshopped photos, and especially your heartfelt, inspiring gift of words to me always.. I try to thank you personally but I'm not perfect. You mean so much to me. EVERY gift means alot to me..






And here's a repeat of a video '....just to let you know (AGAIN) that you're important to me.'