A Musical Breakthrough

"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard"

I had some time before my date today to get in the studio and really go IN on recording for my EP "Black Sheep." I spent HOURS in there on Trophy...and ended up with an almost finished version! I learned today that...

I need to stop distracting myself. I need to really commit to this every day. Every day just for an hour; if I can commit to my dance and teaching dance classes, I can commit to the thing that got me to want to dance in the FIRST place...

I am committing to, even on my most exhausted days, studio time.

I learned that with time, practice, energy spent...my mixing and mastering skills are getting better. My studio habits are improving. I had a candle lit, got into my comfies, tied my hair up, and adjusted the mic and headphones until I felt comfortable. I did take after take after take after take. I officially learned today I am pop with some r&b/soul influence, who loves a pop/rock song now and then. I love to create all types of music, though, and would love to dabble in it all.

This is all I want to do. I am so happy, I am so fulfilled. I spent the time today, and it shows. I am so much closer, and I began distribution steps. Will it be perfect? Perfect to me. Perfect enough for my ears. I think over time you'll see my (rapid) growth. I'm excited for what's to come and I'm excited for my life. I'm ready. I really know I'm going to make it. :) I've been working all up to this.

In other news...

My girlfriend got a login for Disney+ (shoutout to my former employer), so I've been binge watching the Zenon movies! Right now I'm watching YouTube videos after taking my makeup off, but I'm in the middle of Zenon the Zequel. I used to love these movies! Looking back, the acting is pretty awful and cringey, but I also love it for the nostalgia/reminder of my childhood.

I saw the above infographic and really loved it! I preach self-love all the time (I even made a display at work: join the "Self-Love" club) and held a dance intensive in October called the Sultry Self-Love Intensive. Putting these practices to play really has improved my mindset and helped improve my depression tremendously!

This blog was a long stream of consciousness. I'm going to conclude with answering a cute lil' about me survey! I'm going to sound super old-school and "tag all of you." Do this in any capacity you wish! <3

​xoxo Janet

1. Tea or coffee? I love them both! Coffee in a sugary frappe. Tea a lil sweetened and not so herby.
2. Salty or sweet? Salty
3. Last book you read? ​Hmm..I honestly don't remember! I try to read a few books a year though. Maybe a self-help book or Orange is the New Black.
4. Shopping online or in the flesh? Online and in the flesh! I like them both but mostly online.
5. Best blogging/writing/social media advice you’ve ever given or received? Stop caring about what anyone thinks of your art.
6. Cupcake or ice cream? Both...I yam indecisive
7. Name one thing you regret? I don't regret anything
8. Ideal Sunday morning? Hot chocolate, pups, and my girlfriend
9. Vacation destination: Mountains or beach Beach! Or mountains if we have a cabin. Mostly beach. (Did I mention I am indecisive?)
10. What are you most proud of? My home :) my dance classes, my job, and my music
11. Favorite type of bagel? cheese with jalapeño 
12. Who would you most want to be stuck in an elevator with? My girlfriend
13. Most important quality in a friend? ​Be kind to others and support your peers! 
14. What you would most want to change about yourself? ​When I am critical of myself, I can be mean. 
15. Talent you wish you had? Acting
16. Biggest fear? Losing the ones I love + my pups
17. Number #1 on your Bucket List? Travel! And become a famous singer :)
18. What side of the bed do you sleep on? I'm indecisive! At my home, the right side (the left if you are looking at the bed)
19. Men: Boxers or briefs? Not a man, but I love boxers lol
20. Women: The one beauty/makeup item you can’t live without? Mascara!
21. One word that describes you best? Ambitious