bad jokes + coffee + a little man stink and maybe some good tunes= one successful day in the studio

11:40am

I am SO excited- and a bit relieved- to be back in the studio today! It's day one for the new stuff we're recording- for now just three songs. We're tracking drums and bass in the studio for the first time with Alexander and Zachary. And it's already been a morning filled with stupid jokes and man stink (the BEST combination for a day in the studio!) which is what you get when you work with a bunch like this. But of course I wouldn't have it any other way.

Being back here almost exactly one year after I was recording "The Way Down" feels incredible. Last year I had no idea where I would be in 3 months, let a lone a year from now. I could only pray that I would be coming back with more good tunes and some fans again next year. And here I am. I've got gigs under my belt, some awesome fans, support from family and friends, and an incredible opportunity with Radio Disney. I am BLESSED!

My song writing has taken on an even more distinct sound in this last year, but it stays true to my pop roots. I can't wait to hear how these new songs sound after they're all laid out. Joel and Aaron know me well after all the time we've spent together. So I don't have to say much for them to know what I'm hearing in my head. And they never fail to rock my socks off.

Eating habits always seem to go south on studio days. So far this morning I've had dunken donuts coffee (pictured with above/left), cottage cheese, cheerios, dr. pepper, chocolate covered raisins, and red sour straws. And it's not even noon yet. But once again, I wouldn't have it any other way.

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4:46pm

So to further on through the day...

We ate Panera for lunch and it was delicious. Aaron had to eat a good chunk of their baked goods to fill up. And by a good chunk I mean approximately half of all they had. We are now on the second song for the day. And I have seriously crashed from the caffeine and sugar high that I had earlier. I'm about ready for a bath, PJ's, and a good episode of CSI in bed. (It's only 4:56pm at this point.) Tomorrow is vocals and it's going to feel amazing to be behind the mic again.

Well, now back to tracking again.... :)