Wednesday, August 26th, 2009,
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Last week, after I had spent some time performing a singing with a few musician friends, one of my friends expressed to me that he would really like for me to get my songs recorded, since he enjoys my music and wanted to be able to listen to it away from this studio and cafe. He explained he wanted to listed to it on his ipod, in his car, etc. After explaining that it would take me some time to put together a budget for it, since it takes several hours to record each individual song. A 7-song album can cost near $3000 to coordinate, arrange, produce, and distribute. He explained that he would like to help me start the process and, as a birthday gift (which happens to be around the corner), he offered to pay for the recording of the first song, one of his favorites, called Truth. I was ecstatic. It brought a tear to my eye that he valued my talent so much that he wanted to give the gift of recording to me. One of the most exciting birthday gifts I have received. I was thrilled to get started.
Needless to say, I booked the next available opportunity in the studio with my good friend and excellent producer, John Kelly, of Hideaway Recording Studio. Three hours after starting the session, I have my first original song ever recorded, approximately 90% complete and I am in heaven. It was a facsinating experience that meant more to me than words can describe.
That friend of mine will have my song to play on his ipod in just a short while, once I am able to finalize the recording. Then…I will be hoping to start recording the others so I will have my very first album. I cannot wait.
Thanks, Clyde, for the gift, and thanks, John, for your expertise in the studio. I am one happy musician.
Thursday, July 16th, 2009,
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Kate,
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I am gearing up for yet another wonderful evening at the Hideaway Cafe. This singer/songwriter night brings out some of the best local artists to the stage in a cozy, comfortable setting, not to mention great draft beer and wine selections. I am looking forward to the collaboration and socializing that goes on among this creative group of musicians, producers, and those who appreciate my most favorite art form - music. All originals, all locals, makes for a very original concert. Hope to see you there!
Hideaway Cafe 1756 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL
Visit the Hideaway online here
Monday, June 29th, 2009,
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Kate,
guitar, local artists, music, open mic night, st petersburg,
downtown st petersburg, event, music, passions,
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Tomorrow will night will be the fourth weekly ‘open mic night’ at Table Mesa Lounge in downtown St Pete at 539 Central Ave (map it). I will be devoting some time to my passion and dragging my guitar there for the evening. The open mic begins at 7pm. Information about Table restaurant can be found at their website, or at the Downtown Bloc social network. Musicians interested in performing should contant dallas.moorhead@gmail.com. Come out and support your local artists!
Friday, June 26th, 2009,
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Kate,
emotional well-being, performance, playing guitar, singing, songwriting, spiritual well-being,
community, emotional well-being, emotions, mental well-being, music, physical, physical well-being, spiritual well-being,
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I attended a singer/songwriter night yesterday and found it to be very fulfilling and meaningful. I still consider myself a ‘rookie’ to this passion, but felt like I was part of something great just being in the environment of talented and supportive people. Performing in that arena carried meaning for me that I cannot compare to anything I have experienced before. I walked away from that understanding that I must seek more opportunities as rewarding as this one. I have a few very special friends to thank for bringing me down this path. This one won major emotional and some spiritual well-being ‘points’.
Friday, June 26th, 2009,
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Kate,
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I want to apologize for the hiatus from the blog. We have been working so hard to get things ready for the launch of Passion Pushers. I have amazing people on my team, helping me develop the website and all of our other online resources for Passion Pushers. I have also made some meaningful contacts with local resources at the St Pete Times, Tampa Bay Wellness Magazine, and other local business owners in the health and wellness industry. We have some great sponsors on board including Robert D. Rehnke, Hideaway Recording Studio, Aquastone Well Spa, The Love Birds, Co-creative coaching, Hungry Heart, Local U Go, and more on the way! There is more to come…
Monday, May 18th, 2009,
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Kate,
corporate world, entrepreneur, happiness, pursuing a career,
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I moved into a new office this weekend and spent the first day of work – ever – in official executive space. Although I have been an entrepreneur for over a year, it feels like I started a business today. Just a few years ago, I was working in an unfulfilling job in the corporate world, pursuing what I thought was my ‘dream job’. Leaving the corporate world and pursuing a career as an entrepreneur was one of the best things I could have done for my well-being. I am not saying everybody should be an entrepreneur, I am saying that the ‘dream job’ that others expected me to enjoy was not the chosen career path for me, and inside, I knew it. When you exist with the kind of discomfort I felt, it is time for a change, however hard or scary it may seem. The hardest part of leaving that position and venturing into an unknown world was not having everyone behind me. I realized my decisions went against the grain because people around me kept reminding me about the challenges I would face. Facing those challenges has made me stronger, more creative, and above all, happier. Now, I would walk miles in my shoes.
You can’t base your life on other people’s expectations – Stevie Wonder
Thursday, May 14th, 2009,
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Kate,
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I have been anxiously anticipating the launch of Passion Pushers, the organization I am creating (with the help of great friends and colleagues) to make a difference. I want to help other women improve their overall well-being through the exciting discovery of their passions.
“Life is not about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself.” ~George Bernard Shaw
Stay tuned for more details about the launch…
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009,
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Kate,
career, creation, dreams, work,
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I have been working very hard on the plans for an organization that will fulfill what my heart desires most. To make a difference in the lives of those by helping them to discover their passions. The foundation has been laid. We have gathered feedback from several women in regards to how we can accomplish our mission to improve the overall wellbeing of women by encouraging them and facilitating their discovery of their passions. We have also talked to a number of potential partners who are behind the cause and believe in it’s relevance and value. We are about 4 weeks away from a spectacular beginning. Stay tuned…
“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” -Gail Devers
Monday, May 4th, 2009,
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Kate,
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Let people know what your passions are and it may afford you the opportunity to make some great connections! Those people close to me know that I enjoy playing guitar and singing, and I make it a point to share with them (if they are interested) how much I enjoy playing music. I am sure they see me light up when I talk about it. As soon as my friend identified someone else with a similar talent, he said we had to meet, and we planned a jam session. That was two weeks ago, and the girl he introduced me too has been over 3 times since, and we are putting our list of songs together to hopefully play a gig or two. We played and sang for over 3 hours last night.
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009,
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Kate,
dreams, emotions, past, present, soul, thoughts,
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I dreamt of a snake last night, following me, and biting me. I woke up unsettled and a little frustrated because I felt the nature of this dream might have disturbed my sleep. However, I woke up earlier and felt more rested than usual, which I was thankful for. I have an idea about why I dreamt this and how it relates to my past, and I have chosen take advantage of this opportunity to reflect. This is a reminder to me of what I truly believe about the nature of most of my dreams. Dreams are the soul’s ways of expressing inner thoughts. If something is weighing on your mind, and you are holding it back, it will probably be expressed in a dream. There are many schools of thought on what dreams mean, and I find them all interesting. But in my own experience, I have had the most vivid dreams when I have unresolved emotions about someone or something in my life. It is my soul’s way of reminding me that my emotions are important, and my mind’s way of asking me to express them.
