Every so often, someone you know and love does something
remarkable. I’m not talking about the every day, “wow, that’s so great” stuff
like getting a new job or accomplishing a small goal. I’m talking about really
life altering, put yourself out there, suffer for your art, and “persevere no
matter the obstacles are” kind of awesome.
These people blow me away, not only by their sheer
awesomeness, but also by the fact that these extraordinary people have chosen me
to share in their journey towards greatness.
In my time, I’ve known people who have crossed international
boundaries doing political/activist/missionary work that saved hundreds
lives. I’ve known people who have
written musicals and plays that are being performed across the world. I’ve
known people who have run for political office, and who have brought messages
of hope for the future. I’ve known people who saved the lives of the sick, have
held brains, hearts and futures in their hands and sliced through them with
knives.
Seriously- I’m surrounded by some pretty fantastic human
beings.
Tonight, I want to highlight one in particular.
Kasha is a ‘new’ friend, but a dear one. Through the past
year, we’ve shared many laughs and tales of adventure together. I’ve gotten to
know her story, watched her struggle with single parenthood, watched her thrive
as an instructor and entrepreneur, got to meet her beautiful daughters, and
hear about her hopes and dreams.
And now, I get to bear witness to one of those dreams coming
true.
Today, Kasha, along with her musical partner Mitch, launched
her first music cd, Southern Ground, as
part of the musical ground The Orchard.
Frick that’s cool.
You should buy it. Cause she’s awesome. And beautiful. And
talented. And the music is really, really good (bearing in mind that this comes
from a total music snob who generally hates other female singers and actually
genuinely dislikes country music as an artform…).
I’m super proud of you, Kasha. Keep reaching for the stars,
because that’s exactly where you belong.
Find their cd at our local Walmart, HMV and Lammle’s, or
purchase it off itunes.
Learn more about The Orchard Here: http://www.theorchardmusic.ca/
This blog is part of the 2012 Summer Blog Challenge (31 posts in 31 days). To follow along with my fellow writers, visit their blogs:
Natasha at Natural Urban Mamas
Meaghan at Magz D Life
April at This Mom's Got Something To Say
Aramelle at One Wheeler's World
Cliff at Peer Pressure Works.
Peter at Crazy Wookie Cookies
Tam at Tam I Am
Liam at In The Now
Jessica at 2plus2X2
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