This is real, This is me.

So much has happened in a matter of... days.

Friday was a huge milestone in my life, but not really. I mean, I've performed for people before, I've played in public before, I've done it before, but Friday was the first time I've done it in a while. Jet back to eighth grade talent show. That was probably the first time I REALLY showed anyone I had talent. Last year, I was in a few bands. Nothing to big, some of 'em had a few shows here and there, but it wasn't a big thing. But it did help me. Without those bands, I wouldn't be half the musician I am today. I wouldn't have worked so hard to get to where I am today. I never had seen me, having a chance, until then. Now after my 'first' come back show, I see I can REALLY do it! I have some shows in December coming up, more are getting planned and are in the works. I have some planned for January, and my BIG show the last day of February, which I'm excited as hell for!

and then Sunday, which is.. today. This morning I had church, and I happen to be in the church choir, which by the way, it full of children who aren't the best and really sort of bug me. Then afterwards I met with another Musician, most of whom you all know as Aaron Vegas, and I auditioned for him to record at his studio. He seemed to really enjoy my sound and was eager to start our project, my EP CD "Lyrics In A Notebook" (should be out sometime Winter 2009.) We're heading to work on the first song, tentatively titled "Turn back Time." on Wednesday. It's going to be a lot of hard work, but also some fun. I mean, I've wanted to do this since I was practically born. Aaron gave me the homework assignment of buying a metronome, so mom, dad, lee lee, and myself headed over to Guitar Center in Southfield and purchased one (you happy Aaron? ;)). While there, they have this room of totally acoustic guitars. If you knew me, you'd know I'm a HUGEEE guitar fanatic, so of course I went inside, but you'd also know I'm a lefty, so what are they chances they'd actually have an acoustic left handed? Well, my mom just happened to also be in there, and she had been talking to one of the people that worked there, she had already found my sister the Banjo, yes BANJO, she's always wanted, and I mean, always. She's wanted to play for... two years now? someone buy her one and shut her up. But she was also talking to the dude about me. And the fact that I really need and Acoustic with an Electric pick up, that's left handed, and NO ONE seems to have one. Now if you've ever been to Guitar Center, they have roughly 900 guitars in their store. Of those 900, they have a little under 12 left handed. And of those, 2 acoustics with an electric pick up.

Well, I know what my BIG Christmas present is now. It's a previously owned one, but I'm not one to care much about that kinda stuff. As long as it sounds good and is left handed I'll play it. Heck, as long as it sounds good, I'll play it, left strung or right... I'm not the best right though.

All in all though, this weekend has been mildly insane. It's been a real eye opener. I mean, I can seriously do what I want, and I have a foundation of people behind me who will support me. At my concert on Friday, there was about 45 people. It's not a real big venue either. I mean, it's a coffee shop. But, before I performed there, on any other Friday night they had around 8 to 12 people. I don't know about you, but I see a drastic increase. And If I can get that into a small area, that the people who attended probably 90 percent of the people there had never heard of the venue, imagine with me what I could do with a place that people are more familiar with. Possibilities are honestly, just endless.

My dad says, "You're not going to have this great of a weekend in a while." I saw heck with that. The next time I perform, which is schuduled to be December 5th, I'm giving it my all. I made this weekend amazing. But I can make any weekend I set my mind to amazing as well.

This blog is not meant to "brag" or boast about my life or make me seem like "oh my gosh, Laura Jean's SOOOO LUCKY." because really, I don't think I am. I honestly can't STAND it when people say that to me. It's probably the most hated thing I've ever heard. I mean, really. If you wanted anything in this blog you could have it. A concert. You need people. a venue. and talent. and probably a P.A. System and an instrument. Recording studio. Ohkay, well you need a recording studio. and someone willing to work with you. oh and talent. that's a biggie.

What I'm trying to say is. If your dream is singing, GREAT! get out there and do it. Your hairbrush won't tell everyone how amazing you are. You can. Your friends can. Your family can. You fans can. So go out there and make something of yourself too. If your dream isn't singing, then obviously, you don't need to go make a concert happen. But see, my dad just got fired from his job last Friday. He told most of his friends and the response has been overall the same. "great! now you can do what you're SUPPOSE to be doing. You're a promoter." which is why I'm blessed to have a dad like him. He can support me in my needs. And I can return the help to him back.

K, I'm cleared out more. I have a room in my head to be able to focus more. I have so much homework I have to get caught up or all of this will be cut off as fast as you can say "WHAT?" I have school in the morning. I have to wake up and continue with life. But there's an extra special shimmer in my eyes now. I see a goal. I see it being reached. My dad has this "famous" quote of his in our house...

"Persistence is the only way the world knows I am serious about my goals."