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Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Mexico

Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Visiting the tropics has been a fantasy of mine for 10 years, ever since I first laid eyes on travel porn, displaying images of incredible warm white sand darted with long slim palm trees.

The sound of nature in a different part of the world is completely nostalgic for me. Birds sing a different song, a song that describes the mysterious unpredictable weather, uncertainty of a new culture candy coated with colours and a beauty different from my own country. The heat is a treat for me because I have one of those bodies that feel cold even in the warm summers of southern Canada. Real homemade corn chips are super simple and delicious, and the salsa is always fresh with little spicy surprises in it, like chunks of corn! I vow to ALWAYS make my own salsa, no more store bought!

Each morning my eyes opened wide between the hours of 5 — 6am. I could hear the tropical birds singing an exotic unfamiliar tune and the monkeys grunting and calling out. I was excited and awake, ready to get dressed and walk down to the beach. I would grab a coffee on the way, take off my flip flops and begin my silent worship of the rising sun, breathing in the humid ocean air and listening to the waves. It’s awesome.

Stepping off the resort was interesting too. The people were friendly in a different way, mainly because they were no longer there to serve us as employees, but they were the locals who worked for themselves, they were smart business folk-no bullshit. I am just a middle class white girl who can afford to travel to this poor, but intriguing place. I met some special people in the town of Cozumel, people I will never forget. It’s all so different but similar too.

While walking along the beach, I found an abandoned little resort which was really shocking to see at first. I had to put my top back on to check it out, in case I was surprised inside. Seeing the over sized hot tub half smashed, filled with rain water from the collapsed roof overhead, the walls covered in Mexican graffiti. It’s like the economic reality of Mexico meets the ”˜first world’ intrusion of exploited labour in the travel and accommodation business. But nature also let itself in and beautiful vines covered different areas inside and outside the place blooming bright pink flowers. A tropical tree was growing from the bottom of the pool.

Everything I learned about the Maya Culture on TV was retold differently by the locals. Damn the media.

I must return.

My little cousin makes short films - this one gave me a chuckle. Way to go baby girl!

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

News

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The show at Daniel O’Connels on March 27/2010 was a great success. I believe it was close to $1000 that the tiny pub raised for MSF Canada to help with the current medical hardships of Haiti. The night consisted of one great music set after another and I managed to officially meet some great musicians. Thanks to Ottawa Musician Tracy F. Clark for organizing it and inviting me to play!
Some more good news!
I am officially going to take part in the Ottawa Infringement Festival for 2010. This is a weeklong festival filled with theatrical performances, visual art and music straight from the creative palms of “Ottawa’s Youngsters”. I will be playing a short set each night between each act. The Festival runs from May 18 to the 22nd from aprox 5:30pm — 10pm. The weather will be warm so heels and short shorts are a must! The specifics, including admission cost, will be shared in April once the production details are worked out.
Cheeeeeers

Some Thoughts

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Inspiration
Flood gate from my heart
The well was dry, but spring has come
The ice on my soul has melted
Soaking my eyes, my skin, my love

And I’m not the only one

I’m clean, and honestly imperfect
I understand
No regrets, just lessons learned
Most things I fear at first sight, become the most important influences ever
Things that come fast fade faster
Then comes peace
I’m so blessed just where I am

I am not ever alone

What else would I need?
What did I do to deserve so much?
Why is it we feel undeserving?

There’s no more room for self doubt

For once I do not want more
Just this that I have worked so hard to live in, to be
Here I am
Grateful

VIDEO

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Me singing in the shower.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8d07aMCKok

www.myspace.com/kristenyoung

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

For more KY music - including dance tracks, dont forget to checkout www.myspace.com/kristenyoung

New Plans

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Like most things in life, you can only control what you feel is right for you, but for the most part it’s not up to us.
I have spent a year writing and recording dance music aside from my original acoustic sound. Like a visual artist, if you give yourself boundaries you run the risk of a creative block. I don’t like to give myself boundaries. Vincent Van Hogh created art different and similar all the same, beautiful.
“The Promenade” for example, is a beautiful landscape by Van Hogh in 1890 and the Lithography “Sorrow” is of a nude woman weeping in 1882, same artist, and different creative moment.
I am writing allot of acoustic music lately thanks to my many inspirations. I am also currently booking acoustic shows in Ontario for the summer of 2010 and very excited about performing and meeting new people.
-KY

Free Downloads

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Trent Reznor proved to me that music should be free. Enjoy.

Work Hard

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800

I'm working hard along with producer and recording engineer Jeff Green for the release of my new EP/CD for summer 2009. Soon after, performance dates will be book in Ontario.

Cheers!