Sometimes we live our lives not sure that someone will catch us when we close our eyes and fall backwards. Look at who is in your life. Find the people that will, and the people you'd risk injury to catch by yourself. Life is about trusting those you love. It took me a long time. Mentally, I played the game with my mother as a kid. I could always trust her to catch me. And now, I always catch my daughter. Interestingly enough, she also catches me. I wonder if I did as a child? I sure hope so. The intention was there, and I know she knew.
Thank you for those who catch me, and for those who trust me to be there for them. I've chosen very wisely, or is it just that my heart is open again, for the first time in a very long time? Thank you, to my daughter, and my partner. A lifetime of trust is something I never dreamed could happen again.
Miss you, Mom.
xo,
NP
Been having a great year so far - how about you?
So many interesting projects and gigs, in a time that is traditionally slow for musicians, I have been rockin'. A perfect opportunity to work on a project I've had on the backburner, but a surprising amount of other work! And more and more interesting proposals keep flying at me - it's wonderful and some are intensely interesting. Nothing is icky - that's for sure! It's nice to be offered work at a level that implies not having a "easy time" of it, but a challenging and worthwhile time.
Otherwise, I'm tired! Just finished recording some at the old TNT House of Sound. Sent it off for approval and refuse to listen to it until I need to again. Avoiding demo love is tough - stepping away from your own art is, as well. But essential in my book!
Speaking of book, perhaps it's time to fall asleep pretending to read one. Seems I never get to bed before I past exhaustion these days, but in a good way. Always.
xo,
NP
So many people fear getting older. I'm not saying that I'm *that* far along, but I do find it enjoyable to learn and edit along the way. It means that every day holds the potential to be more enjoyable than the last.
I'm amazed at people when they fall and won't get up and try something again. Or they assume the worst for someone when THAT person decides to go for it another time. Why stay on the ground? The worst that can happen is that you fall again. But if you learn along the way, you'll know what tools you may need to avoid tripping.
I'm really enjoying this life I'm in. Not everything is chrysanthemums, but everything is an opportunity to do my best, which should be better than the last time. I'm willing to try again, if that something can bring happiness and fulfill my life a bit more. Why not?
A wonderful second concert for
www.musicforautism.org today - I can't even express with words how much joy it brings the 3 of us (David Gibson, Hendrik Helmer and I) to be front and center [...]
What a beautiful month it's been! Lots of amazing music was made, and lucky me to be involved in it all - Hearty Holiday carolling, Funktastic Booty Shaking beats, Crisp Classical Classiness... my heart is happy and my chops are feeling spunky!
Christmas was amazing. Great vibes, lots of laughter - I love my little family like crazy, and my friends too! This week has been wonderful with a very special member of the family with us, and I'm tired but thrilled - I've been cooking up a storm, we've been playing board games, video games, chatting, laughing... no shortage of love in this house!
And the new year is about to hit. This past year has been so beautiful, I can't imagine what's in store for 2012, but I'm anticipating more amazingness!
xo,
NP
... in one young girl. I love my daughter and am in awe of what strength she has. I look at folks who say they are strong, yet they could never handle a fraction of what she does.
I've always been a proud mother - proud of my girl in every way. But each obstacle comes along and I watch her clear the hurdles with such natural ability. I watch her soar. What a gift to me, to the world.
xo,
NP