California Day 1

Yesterday was my first ever day in California. Anyone that I told, from the cab driver to the rental car guy, to my hosts, to the other musicians at Bazaar Cafe immediately welcomed me.

I think all of this sun gets to people out here and makes them really happy. That's my first observation anyway.

PLUS- I had two surprise guests show up and freak me out! My friend Gordon from Connecticut was hanging out on the sidewalk when I arrived, and then my college friend Mike, who I haven't seen in nearly 10 years came. Talk about feeling at home.

Also- it's so strange to see people in different environments. I always think I'm imagining them.

In going to get out a bit more today and I'll report back on what I find!

Kristen

The snow-capped Salt Lake City mountains

My beautiful accommodations in Oakland.

The pretty tree I saw as the first thing this morning!

Now Ain't the Time for Tears

It is with great excitement that I sit here in the Salt Lake City airport. Yes- the mountains are beautiful (still snow-capped) but this excitement is even greater than when I visit a new place.

This is the excitement that comes with finishing this new album.

Every experience for me has always been different, and this time, with these songs, I feel proud.

Not in an arrogant way (I don't think) but because I know that I put together a collection of songs that I really care about, and that resonate with me.

You can listen today. And I hope you love it!

Love, Kristen

Packing

I don't mind packing. Especially when it's for something fun...like a trip to California! I'll be blogging throughout the trip, so stay tuned for some West Coast adventures. :)

Happy day, Kristen

C'mon, Ellen...

One step closer today to getting on the Ellen Show! Having a music producer ask me to send in my new CD? Awesome.

Now, if I can just guarantee that he'll listen to it and love it...

Here's hoping! Kristen

Ps...I'll definitely be slipping in a few Just Be Nice Party buttons and stickers!

My face this morning as I remembered yesterday's phone call!

Spring cleaning

Gaby and I spent Mother's Day cleaning out our house. It sounds like an unbearable chore, but really it was quite cathartic.

This morning as I dropped things off at their different donation stations and my car began to empty out, I could feel a massive weight lifting!

Do you ever feel weighed down by the amount of stuff you have?

It was really getting to me in these last few weeks, and I'm feeling much better about it today.

Just wanted to pass that along in case anyone else is feeling cramped.

Have a good one! Kristen