Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Happy Earth Day

I hope you took time to simply enjoy the earth in all its glory. And also, don't think of today as the only day of the year to do your part to keep our planet healthy... Think of it as a yearly reminder.
=]

This dark little planet is all we have, so don't be lazy! Turn shit off and recycle dammit! =D


Happy Earth Day!

love&sugar,
Sarah Rocks!


Monday, April 20, 2009

"Eye Wish"-List.

Hey,

I wanted to share with someone but you can't really go "Hey!! What's Up.... Yeah, Yeah, that's cool but listen to this:" Ya know? It's just not cricket.

Before I get down to it, I wanted to let you know that my day is going perfect right now. This very moment I am happy. Just here. If I could stay in this moment forever I would. I would deffo wanna have more exciting moments maybe but, I'm currently clear and balanced. Maybe because I cleaned my room and can breathe again. I burned Amber and "Bright Star" incense and put on my "Happy" play list.
I think the incense and clarity of my room has balanced me out. I was feeling sick earlier but now I feel just right. Literally very balanced. The sounds from my play list help though.
There are certain things every human associates with memories, people, places, objects whatever. Fact.
Sometimes when we smell something or taste something we think of a distant memory and get lost in a wonderful moment. Like reliving it all over again at least for that brief second. I think a lot of times the fleeting nature of these wonderful things is what makes us slightly crazy and sad there after. Those sweet tastes and smells are indeed always fleeting. Even if they last for hours, it's never long enough.
This moment is one of those. I can't help but try to hold on. Try not to move. Try not to blink. Try to let it all sink in sooo deep that I won't miss it when it's gone. But I know I will.
The songs on my play list aren't all that special lyrically or musically. But they work in that same memory association way.
My favorite memory is from last year when I went with my sister for a week to West Palm Beach. She was training and I stayed in that lush hotel all day. I stayed downstairs on that beautiful patio all day beneath a clear blue sky the entire week. Listening to the sounds of the pool and posh people talk business on their cell-phones while they ate their lunch with colleagues. I remember sitting there in the warm air at that beautiful patio table under that canvas umbrella just listening to the water of the Greek fountains trickle. Then upstairs to that big comfy room to nap, write, talk to friends, have lunch.... to just relax.
It was so nice. Just enjoying my own company and working on my music. I like to hope that my life will be that way permanently someday. That I can sit in a lush hotel exactly like that one if not better, enjoying the swishing of the palms, trickling of ornate fountains, bright sun, clear blue sky, the warm breeze, fresh air, quiet hum of people, and the soft splashing of the pool surrounded by socialites quietly sunbathing in their own world... maybe add someone serving cold cocktails all day long.
And where would I be among this? Sitting under the umbrella in my sunglasses enjoying an icy Italian soda or cocktail while working. And my work being writing my music. Working on my next greatest hit. Or new material for my sophomore release.
Living like that, writing my music for millions to enjoy, performing huge concerts with a backing band of lively, fun, sweet diverse people, touring and living in the towers where everyday would be set in the lap of luxury is where I want to be.
I think it'd be nice to get another week like that by myself or with one or two friends for my birthday (Which is coming up soon might I add). Buy some groceries to take with me so there'd be no need to buy expensive meals. Just pamper myself/ourselves in the hotel. Catch some sun. And write music. And if my friends are there, we'll spend the days in the sun reminiscing about the old and new and enjoy just being together under the sun, under the palms, in the lap of luxury soaking up the R&R. That's exactly what I want for my birthday and for the rest of my life.

That's where my play list puts me.
That's where I wanna be.
Excuse me while I daydream.
Love&sugar,
Sarah Rocks

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Marilyn Le' Roy.

I can't help but mention that I suck at keeping up with my blog.
So, it's been months I see. A lot has happened since December. Christmas was sparse but good all the same. The new year was boring. Only a reminder that I'm still here and that I still sorta suck. Since then I released the EP (Woo!). The only downfall is that no one really wants it. And from there it only gets worse because it's available for free. Yeah, now you know why I think I suck right?
The funniest thing is that I made it available to certain people in particular first and they would say "Oh! Thank you thank you! woo woo woo." I'm thinking they're surely going to download it right? Wrong! Not even being sweeter than a jawbreaker influenced their lazy asses to go download it. The best part was that some of them came back and said "Thanks! I love the EP!" Hahahaha! That really proves a point. That the general public whom you think may care slightly don't give a shit unless you're worth a couple bills.
They would've been all over it had I been remotely famous or BFF's with Marky Mark. It's a sick sad world. I'm okay with that part. I would appreciate some honesty or maybe nothing said at all. I mean really. Like I wouldn't know?
Anyways other than that, I've had alone time (finallyyyy!!) and have written and recorded 5 ( I think?) new songs! I had a creative streak and it was brilliant. I had no idea so much was waiting to be released. I should be channeling my creativity regularly but even in this fairly large house I don't really feel alone unless every one's actually off the premises. I guess I'm much more of a private person than I thought.
I also started writing a book called "Sorry, Babe. You're Not On The Guest List: The Life And Times Of A No-Hit-Wonder". It's a series of memoirs that I started sifting through by recommendation of my good friend. I've put that project on hold though. At least for now.
Up to more recent times, I sent out demo submissions last week for the first time. I'm both excited and nervous. I'm really really hoping someone at least keeps the CD for their own pleasure. The bar is set for some actual positive feedback though. It will take a while and I'm happy wondering. The rejection scares me though. The entire world can tell you you're good but one person can send that tumbling down. I've learned to simply accept it though. Instead of putting myself through hell by holding off and waiting I went right into it and sent them before I changed my mind. Like pulling off a band-aide.
I'm happy to say that I have indeed been feeling better lately. Due to my creative spree mostly. I feel happily satisfied and relieved from getting everything out on to this plane. And as predicted, I'm starting to feel somewhat fatigued from it all. But in a good way. The last few weeks were refreshing.. And enlightening. I discovered how much space and solitude I need to properly create and outlet my music and that I could deffo benefit from living in a monastery for a decade. Maybe I'm the only one with such a hard time getting a grip on reality. Honestly, I don't want to be here. I could live inside my head forever. I don't think there's a place for me on earth unless it's as a star. The only other place I can imagine being happy would be in the heavens burning through the cosmos. So, it's either a star here or a star there.. hmm.
I could always indulge in self-medicating and become just another. But that seems far too painful.
It honestly scares me to think that I might be living in vain. Trying to get to the end of a pipe dream. That terrifies me. And also makes me sad. The more I think the less I believe that I'm special enough to be the one out of the million to make it.
A best friend came to me with her troubles the other day. It seemed to me that she was on the right path, getting ahead, everything was right as rain, and things would end happily. It turns out that she too is scared and lost. She too feels that maybe it's all in vain and that the future is so uncertain it terrifies her too. It suddenly occurred to me that everyone is lost. I'm not the only one anymore and that's somewhat comforting. I felt like the world was passing me by and everything I've been doing the past few years have been nothing but smoke and fog. I guess everyone who follows their dreams feel lost and scared.
Why do you think that is? Is it the uncertainty... or maybe the fear that you won't reach the end of the yellow brick road-- that you'll lose your way at some point and die in the depths of obscurity? I don't know. I don't think anyone knows.
I guess you really have to struggle to get what you want. Besides without struggle, fear, and sadness we wouldn't be able to realize the things that make us happy.
I hope all dreamers, dream weavers, day dream believers, and dream followers make it to the end of their yellow brick roads. I hope it's far easier at the end.

Let me add this:
All flamingos deserve beautiful names.
Just like Marilyn Le'Roy.

Love&sugar,
Sarah Rocks!

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Eye..

Hey,

Sigh, so I guess everything is fine for me. I've been feeling very wistful lately. I think it's the x-mas season. I used to love x-mas. Now I'm kinda down. I'm putting positive thoughts in my head and trying to keep myself up. But something in me just isn't right. I'm ultimately feeling guilty. Because i'm jobless and can't support myself or my family. But, I know that's not my responsibility. Well, it is to support myself but not my family.. Right? I dunno, alot has happened financially with my parents and I just want to give them all the money in the world and make them happy. I want them to have everything they've ever wanted and not worry about anything ever again. They work really hard and they should know that I above anyone else am truly thankful for them and all that they do. And all they've given me and give me everyday.
Music doesn't pay my bills right now. And I accepted that when I filled out the "True Destiny" application. I'm trying to keep my head up. I want to avoid them at all costs though. I mean is that wrong? But, they're always so worried about numbers. And it makes me sick. I know numbers are important but that's all. They're important. End of story. Why worry? Worry only attracts worry? I wish I could communicate this with them. But, they won't listen to me. Anytime I make a critique of anything they throw the whole "You're jobless and living here so you have no oppinion." thing in my face. I hate it. And I hate that I've been swallowing down so much. It is tearing me to shreds. I'm not one to take anything sitting down but lately i've been having to do that. Or wanting to for their sake. Just to keep things quiet. And all the quiet is making me feel horrible. There's something wrong. I don't want to feel horrible. Who does? But, I don't have a choice. This is why I avoid them. To keep the negative energy as far away as possible. I'm happier when they're not around when i'm in my own world. I'm the happiest alone. Which makes me sad all the same. Haha, this is a revolving nightmare. It's okay though. I'm gonna be okay. I'm gonna get signed to that big label and tour and leave it all behind and give them the money they need and live in LA and cut albums and inspire the world. Inspire everyone on the planet to go for their dreams. No matter what your day job or current situation. To just do it. That's what i'm doing and i'm so happy to know that it's my destiny to be that inspirational. To be the bearer of hope. I wish I could do that for the people in my immediate surroundings but, I guess they're the types who need to see me alongside Stevie Wonder at the Grammys accepting my 5th award on stage to actually feel proud or inspired. I dunno.
In other news and something good, me and Ofi are starting a clothing business together. It will be recycled tees turned runway. Very chic. Very fun. Very comfy. Very affordable. I think it will do well. It's safe to say. Especially seeing that we're both very driven for it to do well and make up some moolah.
As for the EP, I'm not sure on the release yet. I'm still waiting for my drum tracks and word. So it might not be out til like late Jan or Feb at this point. Whatever the case it will get done and released. I'm confident about that.
I'm confident about D as well. He's got good things coming his way and i'm so excited for him. And super obliged to say I know him and knew him before he was famous. Hahaha, cause I know he's gonna be famous. I really think next year is his year. He's gonna be a sure spectacle. I'm just hoping I get tossed a bone or something. Maybe while on his way to the top he passes my EP on to another and things will happen. I promised myself next year would be fantastic and I'm really positive that it will. So far so good. I can smell it.

Just trying to keep up the facade.
Ya know.
As any heavy-hearted rock star does on the red carpet.
Love&sugar,
Sarah Rocks!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Tsunamis And Numbers.

Hey,

Not a whole lot happening here. Finished the EP. Waiting for my drum tracks to return from down-under. I'm pretty bored right now. Which is no way to be. And it's not just now it's overall. I've been overall bored for months now. Nothing new has come my way. And I haven't found anything new either. So i'm just sorta keeping my mind and eyes open.

So Halloween was a bittle suckish. Not too much happened. Thanksgiving was also lame. My friend over stayed his welcome here because he's homeless. He was not a good house guest. And didn't do anything in return. And for all that, I was the one getting the shit from the rents for it. So that was the last time I think i'll have him over.. If not for a long long while.

I'm just waiting for christmas to roll past. I'm not super excited for it but it does signify the end and begining which is always refreshing.

So lately i've been studying more about numerology. D's numerology report is decent. His expression is an 8. Same as Justin Timberlake's. The 8 pretty much says that it's his birth right to have some dominion over the world. Which JT totally has if you think about it. My numerology is of course scary. 22/4, 3. My lifepath says i'm gonna be some sorta revolutionary shifter. And my expression says i'm meant to be an entertainer. You know what I saw that I thought was very interesting. D's an 8 like JT and i'm a 3 like Britney Spears. Haha... ahem. I really hope i don't end up exactly like that. Like her ya know? It's not all bad though. Iggy Pop is also a 3. So i'm thinking that I really may do something extravagant in the industry. 22, 3 ya know.. Kinda scary. Haha. I certainly hope I live up to the expectations of the divine and earth bound.

Other than that business not too much. Excited for the EP! Woo! I really think and know some huge breakthrough is gonna come from it. Everytime I think about it I get the jumblies in my stomach. Which is nice. =]

Everything is good I guess.
Just very still.
Like the ocean before a tidal wave..
Yeah...
Deffo like the ocean before a tidal wave. =]
Love&sugar,
Sarah Rocks!