Ok, apologies for such a long lapse in diary entries. I've still out in the US promoting my album.
I sang at my first rodeo two days ago in Austin, Texas. It was definitely a different and memorable experience for me.
Today I'm singing my new song Pocketful of Sunshine at Nickelodeon and tomorrow I'm off to Boston to sing at my first basketball game. Then I'm in England for a couple of days to hang out with my favourite radio man Chris Moyles. Ok, so I have a few other things to do too and of course I'm excited that I will see my family and my little house again after so long away.
I'm lying in bed right now having a sleep-in. It's this really cool hotel called The Rivington. Apparently Lindsey Lohan is staying here too but I haven't seen her yet, she's probably sleeping in too. The paps are probably lurking somewhere outside. Glad they don't follow me around as much as her, although she doesn't seem to mind. I'm just harder to catch, like the gingerbread man! Because I go wherever there is a demand for my music, I end up staying in a different hotel almost every night or two.
Unlike some artists around I like to have fun just for the sake of it, not just to attract attention. I do like to film things that I see or do over here, stuff I think you on-liners will find interesting, because I love having a visual way of staying in touch. But what's cool about having my own camera is that I can press the on and off switch when I want. Seriously, the camera can sometimes make you go a little mad if you're not careful. I remember one night during a particularly intense time of filmed interviews and videos I found myself talking to my camera in my sleep and answering interview questions. Only when I woke I found out it was my bedside alarm clock which had a red light, like the red light that goes on a camera when you know its recording!
This industry is so obsessed with image and what everyone thinks of you and I've found that you have to fight hard within yourself not to let it affect you. That's a little of what my song Pirate Bones is about - 'It's not worth having something if it takes away who you are'... 'if I forfeit my soul'. I'm aware that I've been labelled a good girl by some because I'm different to some of the other female artists (the main difference being I don't do drugs and I'm doing my best to not be messed up). It seems like it's actually more rebellious to stay true to yourself when everyone wants you to be something else and when everyone seems to get more praise for doing stupid things. I don't know, I just love music and want to keep making it forever and have people enjoy it. That is my objective, my passion and I want to stay like that. For me, fashion and how I look is an extension of my music because it is a form of art. So I love that it has become such a big part of the music industry as it's another great form of expression. But when a music artist's image is all they have got going for them it's a sad thing because it shouldn't be called music anymore.
I heard a story recently that the artist Prince was doing his thing on stage when a very well known celebrity who was trying to make it as a singer was in the crowd. Prince, well known for his love of bringing other artists up to jam with him, asked her up and she took the mike. He then stopped the band so she could sing a cappella and looked at her as if to say 'now show us if you can sing'... she apparently dashed off stage in tears. It was her moment to shine but without instruments and without auto tune she couldn't live up to what she wanted to be.
Ok, little commentary on crazy life is over for today :) I'm gonna go back to my much deserved and treasured lie in!
Appreciate you all! Natasha x x x
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4 days agofreakunleashed wrote... I admire you and p!nk for these very same reasons! Keep it up!
3 weeks ago*Jess* wrote... Hey Natasha! Firstly, I think you are absolutely Amazing at what you do and secondly, I totally agree that you should stay true to who you are! Thirdly, I wanted to tell you Thank You for making your music because every time I listen to your songs it makes my day a thousand times better! :) I Love you so much, so keep doing what you do best! :) xoxo *Jess*
1 month agothreezframe2 wrote... Greetings from Singapore. I work in a women's magazine and was in the photo studio when Unwritten played on the radio. I'd always known the tune but it was the first time I'd actually listened to the lyrics. And it made me think so much of what I had heard in church recently - nobody writes your history, nobody speaks your words, life is a book that is written by your choices. I googled the lyrics and discovered you ARE anointed by God! (I'm an old geezer, I know I should know you and your songs but hey! better late than never). I just want to thank you for letting God use you to touch people all over the world through the words you have been given. Be blessed and EVERY success to you with your new album. Theresa
1 month agoodonogal wrote... i have both of those pics on my phone!
the black and white one scares ppl away from it so they can't take it! lol! no nice to see ya without make up.
2 months agolilprincess056 wrote... NB i love yhoo! Thats such a nice thing 2 know and stay true 2 urself becuz all ur fans luv yhoo for who u are and nobuddi is gna change that!
2 months agoPeter wrote... That's real beauty: Having an aura and looking fantastic without any make-up.
2 months agotash23 wrote... i agree with you miss natasha. stay true to yourself. because you're not doing it for those folks who don't like you the way you are. you're doing it for God and yourself and those who already love you.
that's all that matters, right?
much luv & hang in,
~jOY =)
3 months agoMarta wrote... this photo natural is really pretty ! this song - Pocketful of Sunshine is fantastic, when i listen it i feel something... you know... i feel shivers on my back. it`s like in music shool! i love it ! i`ve got a question. maybe you`ll come Poland in 2009,if you`ll have a time, but if you wont,maybe i 2010 ? ;P next i would say that i`m really happy that you are there. that you write here not someone like menager,or someone like that. i think you`re `open` for your fans, and you have a fantastic contact with us. ( all your fans, this blog is very very good example ! ;)) good luck . oo ! i forgot, this idea about video-diary is fantastic,and we re so happy about it. we can be nearer you !
sorry for ortography, but my english isn`t great ! good luck ;*
3 months agoBalthazar wrote... Hey Nat, wassup? How are you? You've been on your journey for a long, really long time. My curiosity is killin' me, just because of you. I really wish to know how do you do. I've seen that there's gonna be your comment soon, so I'll wait for it. Good luck!
3 months agopx200 wrote... Photos are cool. First time I see you in a natural environment without make up and perfect background - real girl... and still beautiful.
3 months agotoxiclife wrote... in response to your song, I am your soulmate. I have been aware of it ever since you appeared on the isle of man as a radiant light of pure dazzling energy. A presence that closed the gap between us and alas as you asked all those single to raise a hand, I could not. No law of the universe states that soulmates should be together and little comfort that they exist apart, one day, anticipation is perfect, uncluttered by reality although the truth of soulmates is carbuncles an all. Keep breaking hearts and filling souls, see you soon. Gull
3 months agoDunctt wrote... Is it true that you phone up the pap before you go to a restaurant etc - just heard this on the UK radio BBC!!!
3 months agoNB-rox wrote... Hi Natasha!!! Last week when I was watching American Idol, I saw you!! Well, I'm pretty sure it was you lol. And I heard that your also gonna be a guest on the show as well. I can't wait for that day!
3 months agokitaa wrote... hehe woh! sounds great, got back from america today, you get so much radio play over there! aqll over downtown disney your music was on and the videos i was like ahhhh! got your cd over there, its amazing! ly xx
3 months agoSugarose wrote... It's amazing how one song can lead me from browsing a youtube video to signing up to be a member on your website. I just want to wish you the best of luck on keeping the "good girl" status; I think it's really admirable and unique about you. Also, I love your use of vocab in your songs; they seem to convey much more with the use of vocabulary. Keep it up! All your songs are a really nice breather from what one usually hears. ^__^
