Wow, december is coming to an end, and a new year awaits us already! Can´t believe how quick the past 365 days went by! It feels like I slept on a train or something! Feels like I missed half the journey. But I haven´t! In fact I have been wide awake.
Today I wanna look back at my achievments and I also wanna look forward to all the little next steps I´m about to take!
Let us start with a little review first.
One year ago, I was at a stage in my life that brought uncertainties, but also many opportunities. I had cut off a number of clients due to a burn out (note to newbies: I´m the owner of a boutique fashion agency) and decided to take on a part time job. I told myself it was about time to make more time for my actual hobbies / aka life goals. I also told myself to write a book one day, in order to prevent other business owners from making mistakes that are common- especially in the beginning. And I had this idea of teaching music to others.
So what happend?
I wrote that book. Yes. I really did write a whole book! It´s done. Now I´ll have to think about how and when to publish it. Any advice is welcome here;)
I found a new job and am now working two jobs (my old job as a fashion agent, and a new one at a local private university).
I also set aside plenty of time for my dream: I have written a total of 30 songs this year and I posted about 13 blog posts here so far. I have had a one year aniversary as a Congas student and I started picking up guitar classes in order to improve my mediocre skills. My vocal coach Agnes became a Mummy- which is not quite my merit (;), but I´m so happy for her (little Timmy is adorable!) and also glad she´s still working with me! Thank you Agnes!
But there´s more. I recorded a little music video for the first time in my life. In collaboration with a very talented singer/songwriter I had met on Twitter: Kate Rena!
By the way- she´s working on her first album „First steps forward“. It´s about to be released in the spring. I´ll keep you posted! I have also travelled to Ireland in the name of music and wellbeing. Can´t wait to go back! I learned how to knit and finished an entire blanket, a scarf and a cardigan. I built this very website (all by myself, with the help of wordpress tutorials) and last not least, I read about 9 books, that changed my life.
I think 2016 was a productive year and I am very thankful! Although I do feel like it passed t0o quickly.
Now what about 2017?
First of all, I wanna say…I need to slow down a bit. Despite the passion I have for music and art, I can feel my energy fading at times. I never actually admit that to anyone in my family, but let´s face it. I´m only human.
So that´s a big goal…learn to rest! I sadly seem to hustle so much, thinking I´m too old to make it in music. But girl, I´m only 33. There´s still time! Let´s take a deep breath and relax.
The first half of the year won´t let me rest too much though! I registered for a audio technician course, which will last for six months (12 hours a week). I will attend these classes aside my 2 jobs, my Congas, Cajon, Guitar and vocal classes and I will try not to let go of my songwriting either. But let´s see! I will drastically have to cut down on meeting friends, but I hope my friends will understand. It´s only 6 months guys! Come on!
After that I´d like to record some of my songs professionally, in order to bring out an EP. I am also hoping to be able to sing at weddings this year and to maybe found a little band / combo for some gigs in the fall.
Next to the music, I ´ll try to do more sports again! My health has suffered a lot lately. I don´t even wanna talk about my nutrition right now.
So the overall goals are: staying healthy, slowing down (in the second half of the year) learning how to record music, record music, play in a band, sing at weddings and hopefully teach music (which is a yet unachieved goal from last years list). I´m excited to go on this journey with you! And I am excited to read about your journeys! Leave me a comment with your primary goals! I´ll burn a candle for them!
May 2017 be our partner in crime! May you all work hard on your dreams and may God bless you! Always!
Katie