Roomie Podcast!

Just in time for the end of January 2013, my roomies and I decided to band together for a riveting, life-changing Roomie Podcast!

Ok, ok, it's really the three of us ranting and trailing off into tangents about who-knows-what, but it's us in all of our hilarity and amazingness (or at least we think so.)

So, stay tuned to hear more about that fun project, and I'll keep you updated for when we release it to the world, which should be very soon!  You've been warned...

It's so great to go into this with them, because at the end of the day, they're my closest and dearest friends, and this journey would be impossible without them.

Dedicated to Anais and Jessica.  You make my world go 'round.

- K

Official Website Launch

How was everyone's weekend? Mine was spent anxiously tying up the loose ends of the website...and then finally releasing it! So crazy.

Thank you to everyone who's checked it out, and I truly appreciate all the feedback and support. I've had to fight against my urges of wanting to immediately crawl into a small, dark corner after I tell anyone about it, so thank you for making me feel more at ease with your kind and thoughtful insights. It's only going to get more refined from here on out, so stay tuned for what's to come!

- K

I Choose Quality

Last night in class, we discussed the importance of quality work.  When something is expressed in its truest form, and isn't associated with a calculated agenda, it will speak for itself.  This is what you want to strive for, this is want you want to fight for, and you should never settle for less.  Quality should be the standard, not only in moments that are few and far between.  It's not always easy to produce, but once you've achieved work that is undoubtedly of your highest potential, you will have reached a level of accomplishment that no one can take away from you.  Always be your best self and put your best work forward.  You owe it to yourself and to others.

Have a great weekend ;)

 - K

Quote of the Day 1/23/13

Quote of the Day 1/22/13

It's the little things

Hey, guys!  How was your weekend?  Mine was filled with good fitness, good friends, and good times.  On Sunday, I found myself in Venice walking down Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and I saw these two little birds fluttering around in a teal shabby-chic cage...

They were adorable!  They had my heart from the second they chirped my way!  Then I realized that I haven't seen a tiny songbird in quite awhile, and it reminded me of a quote I had discovered months earlier that read, "The smallest birds sing the prettiest songs."  It was the perfect moment to the end of my weekend.

So, give your dreams the wings to fly, and don't be afraid to sing your heart out ;)

- K



"Three little birds sat on my window, and they told me I don't need to worry."  - Corinne Bailey Rae

Words to live by

I recently started taking a lyric-writing class, and the teacher has provided me with some inspiring thoughts that I would like to share...

In whatever passionate endeavor, remind yourself WHY you're doing what you're doing.  Be honest, and be brave enough to give yourself the chance to go for it.

I know that when I'm singing, I am truly living, and simultaneously giving back to the universe my purest appreciation for this gift and this life.  I believe this is the way I am meant to contribute to the beauty of expression and exemplify the importance of the human connection, therefore fulfilling my destiny and my purpose here on earth.

Always be true to yourself.  The more authentic you are, the more you eliminate any competition to be anyone else but yourself, and your originality will shine through.  Find your own unique voice, and speak often of your beliefs.  People will start to take notice of your style and content, and soon you will develop a distinctness in your body of work that is all your own.

Follow your dreams and have an amazing weekend :)

- K

For the Love of Music...

Watching and documenting the recent progress on my website has been thrilling, and it's certainly motivating me to keep improving it everyday.  

The newest batch of photos taken at the Santa Monica pier have been a great addition, and I'm so happy...but in the moment, standing on the pier at 7am, IN JANUARY, trying to form my freezing face into something that remotely resembles a smile was no easy task.  My laughter about how cold it was quickly turned into frozen tears as they formed icicles on my eyelashes while I yelped, "I think I've started to cry, but I can't tell because my body is starting to shut down!"  I know, I'm a little dramatic, but it was fuhhhhreeeezingg!

Luckily, the shoot wasn't all for not, and we came away with some really great pictures that I love.  I would like to go out and do it again, but maybe in the summer when my body still has the ability to pump blood through my veins for warmth.  

So when you look at that face below, just know that it's an Oscar-worthy smile because I turned into stone by that point.  Stay warm, LA!

 - K

Quote of the Day 1/15/13

"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Big Dreams, Ghetto Space

Hey, Guys!  Today was great in terms of getting another video up on the site and experiencing a voice-over type of recording, which was new and exciting.  Disney songs always hold a special place in my heart, and "Colors of the Wind" is no exception.  It's such a beautiful song, and it captures the magical and dream-like quality that is so fun to explore while I'm singing.  And for that, I am grateful...

On the other hand, my recording accommodations are not as "exciting and magical."  I live in a humble apartment in Hollywood, and for a 24 yr old on a budget, I'd say it's pretty decent, except for when I start to record a song.

For some reason, whenever I decide to sit down and sing, my apartment building suddenly becomes alive with sounds!  Granted, the walls are thin, but when people decide to jump in the shower above me, blast hip-hop through the bass-pumping speakers below me, and grind the morning coffee-beans on either side of me, all at the same time, it all just seems a little much, no?

Maybe I'm everyone's alarm clock for the day.  And maybe my neighbor has a blog that reads, "when the girl above me decides to belt her way to the top, I have to get busy!"  Who knows, but until I'm living large, and can afford to record in my own studio, I guess I'll have to accept what seems like living inside of a YMCA.

But all in all, I'm thankful to be pursuing my dreams, and these little interferences just make the journey that much more of an adventure.  So turn up the Jay-Z, and I'll pump out the jams!  ;)

 - K

Lyric of the Day 1/11/13: Extended Version

"I'm a survivor.  I'm gonna make it.  I will survive.  Keep on survivin'." - Destiny's Child

Breaking News, Everyone!  Destiny's Child will be REUNITING at the 2013 Superbowl Halftime Show!!  Oh how I've missed them so.  Destiny's Child was such a unique group, and their sound was so empowering and original, especially when they were at the top of their game.  They weren't afraid to be strong, beautiful, confident women, and with their reunion, a celebration is in order!  It just so happens that their performance falls on my birthday this year.  Coincidence?  I think not.  So happy Beyonce finally got her act together and took my advice on this one.  Relevance is key, people, and that "Sasha Fierce" schtick was only gonna last for so long...oh, and happy birthday to me ;)

 - K

Lyric of the Day 1/9/13

"Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true."

To all the little girls who've dreamt about skipping down a yellow-brick road, arm in arm with a man made out of hay, and reaching the emerald city, this one's for you.  #keepingthedreamalive

It's my first oneeeeee!

Hey guys!  This is my first blog post on my website, and I couldn't be more excited to start sharing all my music/videos/thoughts with family, friends, and beyond.  #woah.  The website is still under construction, but by clicking over to the left, you'll find links to my recordings, twitter, instagram (who doesn't want to see what I ate for breakfast last friday?), and my most recent video upload of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."  Not to mention this nifty little blog where I'll be posting updates of what's to come, lyrics of inspiration, and quotes to live by.  I'm just like Oprah...minus the tv network and Gayle.  So, click away, enjoy, and I'll keep it coming with the posts. :)

- K