DAY 12 & 13

Busy, busy, busy...

        It has been a busy couple of days so I will have to do yesterday and today's blog combined into one... But don't fret, I still managed to honour my challenge tasks, I just could not make it to my computer to post the details.

DAY 13

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT

        1hr Song Practice

Songs Practiced; Aint No Sunshine, Ordinary People, Slipping Away, Russian Roulette, No One, Torn, Speechless, Sexy Love, Someone Like You (Musical Theatre)

BODY CONDITIONING / FITNESS SESSION #9 

        1hr Zumba Live Concert DVD

...DAILY INSPIRATION...

DAY 12

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT
        30min Song Practice

Songs Practiced; Set Fire To The Rain, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Back To Black, He Won’t Go

HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEAL #15

Not a very exciting breakfast; Sliced Apple & Orange

BODY CONDITIONING / FITNESS SESSION #8

        1hr 50min Personal Training Session w/ my Awesome trainer Amir

 Amir absolutely kicked my butt tonight. We did our session outdoors and I absolutely sweated my butt off but it was great fun. 

...DAILY INSPIRATION...

DAY 11

The time is passing too fast, I don't want this challenge to end...

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT
        1hr 45min Vocal Lesson w/ the amazing Amanda Colliver
Songs Practiced; Someone Like You
        2hr Band Rehearsal
Songs Practiced; Superbass, You Oughta Know, Price Tag, I Will Survive

My amazing teacher Amanda Colliver and her new pet 'Casper' the baby squirrel!

HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEAL #14

Lunch; Nothing special, just a few Rice Thins with No-Fat Philadelphia and Tomato with a couple of drops of Balsamic.

...DAILY INSPIRATION...

DAY 10

I am simply loving life...

        I feel alive... I am so amazingly busy now that I have taken on this challenge and I am absolutely loving it. I feel motivated, challenged and inspired to DO more and BE better. This journey is already teaching me that there really are 24 useable hours in each and every day, and you CAN make the most of them if you WANT to. I will never forget my mother once said to me that I need to start LIVING AS A SINGER... to eat, sleep, breathe singing and to think of myself as a singer in everything I do... She said I needed to stop living with the attitude of "One day I want to be a singer." I can so proudly say that I completely get it now... I now FEEL like a singer. I SEE myself AS a singer. I am starting to THINK like a singer and it is the most empowering feeling in the world. I have always loved to sing but it has now taken the forefront in my life as my PASSION. The feeling when I am singing is indescribable. The world fades away and I feel weightless. I am starting to understand that I AM THE INSTRUMENT, all of me, and there are so many vital elements that come together to make a great singer; VOCAL TECHNIQUE, MENTALITY, PHYSICAL HEALTH, & so much more! I'm hooked...

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT
        2hrs Band Practice
Songs Practiced; Faith, Don't Speak, Rolling In The Deep, Brown Eyed Girl, Walking On Sunshine, Bring Me To Life

HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEAL #13

My Brunch; 2 x palm-sized slices of Gluten-Free Wheat-Free Bread w/ Natural Peanut Butter, 1 x Navel Orange + handful of Grapes

CHARITABLE DEED #2

A beautiful friend of mine, Kristy Griffin, works with a Charity Group that send 2nd Hand Clothing to people in need overseas. Her work inspired me to clean out some of my wardrobe and donate it to those in need, so this evening I passed this big ikea bag full of clothes and accessories to Kristy for her to send onto her charity... I hope it helps, even though it's only a small effort...

BODY CONDITIONING / FITNESS SESSION #7
        50mins ZUMBA EXHILARATE

... DAILY INSPIRATION...

I would also like to welcome TIFFANY LAWRENCE to our small circle that are now taking on this challenge! She is off to an AMAZING start and you can check out her blog at  http://tiffanys30dayvoicechallenge.blogspot.com/

DAY 9

A fabulously successful day...

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT
        30min Technical Exercises / Vocal Warm Up
        4 hours of Band Practice
Songs practiced; Bad Romance, Jar of Hearts, You Oughta Know, Price Tag, Superbass, I Will Survive, Aint No Sunshine, Use Somebody, Set Fire To The Rain, Killing Me Softly

HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEAL #11

Breakfast; Protein smoothie made from - - 1 Scoop Protein Powder, 1 Cup Berries, 1tbsp Natural Peanut Butter, 1 Banana

HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEAL #12

Lunch; 3 Rice Cake Thins w/ No-Fat Philadelphia Cheese, Tomato & Salt + Green Grapes

BODY CONDITIONING / FITNESS SESSION #6
        1hr 50min Strength  Session w/ my awesome Personal Trainer

...DAILY INSPIRATION...

DAY 8

It really is all about attitude...

Today I proved to myself how much your attitude either helps or hinders you. I was out until 6am this morning (how responsible of me) and had to work at 10.30am. I managed to do my workouts AND as it is now 3:30am I have just finished my day's singing practice. I am determined to not let myself fail this test.

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT
        40min Song Practice
Songs Practiced; I Love Rock'N'Roll, Killing Me Softly, Don't Speak, Forget You, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Use Somebody
        My voice was extremely tired today from the late nights I have been having. I just practiced easy songs that didn't push me too hard and will allow my voice to heal more by tomorrow.


BODY SCULPTING / FITNESS SESSION #5
        35min Billy's Ab Bootcamp
I managed to do this on one of my breaks at work which was so convenient. It actually helped me feel more energised and motivated to face the day. 
        30min Cardio - Cross Trainer & Treadmill (Jogging)
As I did not complete the full hour in my workout thismorning, I went to the gym at my condo after arriving home from work at 8.30pm and made sure I finished the job.

...DAILY INSPIRATION...

DAY 7

Better late than never right!?

I did not manage to make this post yesterday as I did not make it home until 6am, but rest assured I still completed my daily practice as required. Doing this challenge is really showing me what dedication is all about and how you ARE capable of MAKING TIME to do practice and do certain tasks each day, no matter how busy you are, it just depends how COMMITTED you are!

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT
        50mins Song Practice
Songs Practiced; Faith, Bitch, Feels Like Home, Halo, I Was Here

BODY SCULPTING / FITNESS SESSION #4
         60min Billy's Bootcamp DVD
I love this range of DVDs because they really do push you to your limits and it is not only very physically challenging, it is also very mentally challenging. It is also so motivating to return each time and notice the improvement in your fitness as you can do more reps and push yourself further. I always start this DVD dreading the hour ahead of me, but within 10 minutes I am focussed and determined to never give up!

...DAILY INSPIRATION...