Welcome to my website!

"The person who says it cannot be done should
not interrupt the person doing it!" ~ Old Chinese Proverb

First and foremost, I want to let you all in on a not-so-little secret.  Dreams are for everyone, no matter what age, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, what ever other label you want to post on yourself.  The day we get rid of the labels; that will be the day we open ourselves up to all of the possibilities available to us.  The day we decide to work towards our goals and dreams; to BELIEVE IN OURSELVES for who we are; take those first scary steps; that's the day we will be the happiest and our lives will change drastically...for the better.  We need to take responsibility for ourselves and our actions so that we can truly be who we really are.

When I started pursuing my dream of music, I dove in with no preconceived notions.  I did it with no expectations.  I did it because it was something I loved doing...training or no training...good review or bad review...like or dislike.  I just knew that I had to give it my all and learn...I had to keep an open mind and listen to the world around me.  I wasn't writing music to find some new technique, compete with major labels or become the next pop star.  I was (and still am) writing my music because it is a part of who I am.  It is something I'd always dreamed of and realized that maybe there was a good reason for me having the passion that I had for it.  Maybe I am suppposed to share my music with others and touch those that I do.  If I can help just one person...help make one person's life a little less lonely or a little less sad, then I've accomplished more than I have ever dreamed and maybe it's a start to making the world a little bit better for having been here.  The music is not for everyone, but that's okay.  If we all loved the same things, wouldn't life get pretty boring?  Thank God for choices and individuality!

I literally started all of this "stuff" in 2000.  I did my research and found out what I needed to do to begin down this road and voila!  One thing led to another and here I am now.  This is not to say that there weren't tears and heartbreak along the way.  Ahhhh, there was a LOT of that.  I made good decisions and bad, but I don't regret any of them and I learned a lot from them.  I took all those experiences as experiences I needed to be part of to become the person that I am today.  Without them, I wouldn't have learned what I have.  Sure, at the time, we can't see what good could possibly come out of something, but, believe me, it's there.

In decent time, I've gone from a novice in the music business to semi-pro, or at least I like to think so.  I started off with one CD - CHASING DREAMS (as that was what I was doing) to 4 - and am working on number 5!! I've had number ones on radio charts, I've had decent sales numbers, I've signed record contracts, I've had people record my songs on their albums, and I've performed all over the country.  I've made awesome friends and I have REAL fans...people who honestly like my music and don't know me personally.  I went from an artist to an artist/music business woman. Mind you, I didn't quit everything for the music because I am also a realist.  Like all of you, I do have bills.  I just don different hats when needed.  I do graphic design work on occasion, some photography and my latest adventure embarked on to help people - real estate.  Each thing I do works well with the new things I start.  My constant goal and desire is to help people.  It's not always about giving material things; it's also about giving hope, support, help, time and sharing knowledge/experiences.  And it's not always just about people, it's about the animals, the environment...the whole world.  I do what I can for all.

So, you see, your dreams can be accomplished, but it's not about someone else getting you there.  It's about you learning about yourself and your dream and taking the necessary time and effort to grow.  Sure, it's work.  Isn't everything worth having a lot of work?  Yes, it's going to take time.  Remember, we have a lifetime.  Will it be difficult?  Definately!  Patience and persistance will get you there.  Will your dream change?  Probably.  As you learn and are influenced by your experiences...as you grow on a personal level...priorities change, likes and dislikes change, WE change.  Always leave yourself open to the possibilities of change as it is the only true constant in life and using it will make you that much better a person.  Using it will make your dream that much easier to catch...and, in the end, life is what WE make it.  It's our gift.  Use it wisely.

DREAMS ARE ONLY DREAMS UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO MAKE THEM A REALITY!