DAY 27

My first day without practice...

        I am ashamed to say, today was my first day in 27 days that I did not perform any singing practice. I am still sick and having only had three hours sleep and then after working all day doing the character voice, my voice and my body were just exhausted. And then I still had to attend the live show, so unfortunately I did not do any rehearsing because both my voice and I needed some serious rest. I'm not proud of it, but I can't lie about it either... Tomorrow will be a new day and i will be right back to my practice again!

LIVE PERFORMANCE VIEWING

        Tonight I went with one of my best friends in Singapore, Kayla, to see a local production of 'Spring Awakening'. I thought it would be best for us to support local theatre for my live performance viewing. It was a good show for Singapore and although I didn't walk out of it feeling overwhelmingly inspired, it was great for me to observe a live vocal performance that was not of the Top 40 Live Band scene that I have been getting so involved with. Musical Theatre, in my opinion, helps you to appreciate the emotion behind the song and also the use of different qualities of the voice.


HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEAL #27

A nice fresh start to the day with an orange, an apple and some strawberries!!!

HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEAL #28

Once again a sandwhich for lunch. This time it was only ham, lettuce and mayo because i forgot to pack a tomato to take to work with me... Whoops!

BODY CONDITIONING / FITNESS SESSION #16
         45mins Billy's Ab Bootcamp DVD + Stretching & Push Ups
Today's workout was hilarious... Because I am pressed for time at the moment, I am having to fit my workouts in by doing them in my dressing/green room at work during my lunch breaks. I am used to my fellow performers seeing me doing so but today was especially funny as 5 of them sat through the entire session around me watching the whole video and commenting on it all and making me laugh. It was such a funny experience and it made my workout fly by.

...DAILY INSPIRATION...

I find this to be relevant for me today because although yes, I did not perform any vocal practice today, I am not going to let that break me. Normally in a situation like this, if I were to miss any small detail that was a guideline I would just throw my hands up in the air and use it as an excuse not to continue because "I had failed"... but I see how my mindset has changed now and I can stop and give myself credit for the last 26 days that I DID do my practice because before this challenge I could never stick to practicing for more than probably two days in a row. I still made progress today and I still achieved small milestones so I will take this day for what it is, learn from it, and move onward and upward!

DAY 26

I am just on cloud nine!!!....

        What an amazing day! I feel so truly inspired and enlightened and I feel that I am EXACTLY where I need to be. When I performed tonight I felt in my element and I realised how far this challenge has truly brought me and I have decided I am DEFINITELY going to extend it and add some new rules to push myself further! I'm not ready to stop moving forward and challenging myself! The sky is the limit... Once again I cannot thank my beautiful cousin Sheridan enough for inspiring me to do this. It has actually changed my life! I love you...

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT
        30mins Vocal Warm Up / Exercises for my performance tonight

LIVE INDUSTRY AUDITION & LIVE PERFORMANCE #2

        Tonight I had the absolute privilege of performing with my new band that I volunteer with 'Robin Sparkles'. The boys and I have only been formed and rehearsing since Monday for this performance. I may not be getting paid as I am unable to do anything but volunteer work due to my visa restrictions, but I don't do it for the money... This is my true passion and I would do it for free any day and I feel so fortunate to have been able to voluntarily perform with these four amazing musicians tonight. Above you can see a clip from our performance. We performed 3 x 45min sets and it doubled as an audition for a residency at the venue for the band. We all had an amazing time and the crowd was right into it. I had so many amazing friends come down and support me and I never wanted it to end...
        Songs Performed; Aint No Sunshine, Don't Speak, Rolling In The Deep, Someone Like You, You Oughta Know, Bring Me To Life, Faith, Moves Like Jagger, Papa Don't Preach, Price Tag, Set Fire To The Rain, Superbass, Valerie, Walking On Sunshine

HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEAL #25

My usual Oatmeal w/ Strawberries, Flax Oil & Cinnamon + 4 Egg Whites + Silver Moon Tea & a banana

HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEAL #26

Ham, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo Sandwhich at work.... YUMMMM!

...DAILY INSPIRATION...

DAY 25

Noooooo! I've fallen sick....

        In typical Cassidy fashion, I have fallen sick the night before a big performance. Tomorrow night I will be performing with the new band I am volunteering to be a part of (as I am not allowed to do paid work outside of my current employment contract). We are auditioning at a local venue to be their resident band each week and our audition will be performing 3 x 45min sets as we would normally do so it will be an audition and a live performance rolled into one. I had to go to the doctor today as I was so unwell and he had to give me a Vitamin B Complex injection and has given me steroids to help the swelling of my tonsils go down. Fingers crossed I get myself well enough to perform well tomorrow night!

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT
         45min Song Practice for Audition
Songs Practiced; Don't Speak, Rolling In The Deep, Papa Don't Preach, Bad Romance, Aint No Sunshine, Killing Me Softly, Price Tag


SINGING LESSON #4

I was initially tempted to postpone my lesson as I am not well and my voice is tired from all of the rehearsing I have been doing with the band, but I am so glad I didn't. Thanks to this challenge I went and I came to understand a whole new area of my voice that is going to help me greatly. My lessons with Amanda are so inspiring and informative.

BODY CONDITIONING / FITNESS SESSION #15
        45min Zumba Exhilarate
        Ohhhh it was a big challenge to do this workout today seeing I am so sick. I had cold sweats the whole time and I felt so weak and my brain was no wanting to cooperate, but I was determined to get to 45 minutes because the end of the challenge is so near and there is still alot to be achieved!

CHARITABLE DEED #3 (PART 2)
        My cupcakes were a hit! I took them down to the condo security guards in the afternoon and luckily all of the ones of shift just happened to be in the office at that time! They were so grateful and so surprised I baked them myself for them. It was also a great opportunity for me to practice my malay and get to know them a little better.

HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEAL #24

I made a delicious baguette sandwhich tonight with shaved low fat ham, lettuce, tomato and some mayonnaise. So delicious!  I always forget how much I love fresh sandwhiches! No wonder why my parents eat them for lunch all the time! Yummm!

...DAILY INSPIRATION...

DAY 24

Another day has passed...

        Today was a pretty non-eventful day and it wasn't as productive as I had hoped it would be because I am just feeling so tired. I'm not sure why I am so tired because I am definitely getting enough sleep (for once).

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT
        2hrs Band Practice
Songs Practiced; Torn, Faith, Mama Mia, Valerie, Proud Mary

CHARITABLE DEED #3 (PART 1)

It was challenging me to figure out a few more random acts of kindness and then I realised, it doesn't have to be a huge gesture in order to pay it forward and make someone's day, just doing something out of the ordinary or helping someone in some way is enough to brighten not only their day but your own because the feeling of giving and helping is one of the best feelings you can have. So after thinking who I could show a little kindness to, I decided to head to the shops and I spent my whole day baking my famous 'Maltesers Cupcakes' for the security guards at our condo. They are not usually shown much kindness or consideration, so I thought who better to give a treat to than them! I have finished making them, I just have to deliver them to them tomorrow as I ran out of time before I had to leave before rehearsal. I will update you tomorrow!

...DAILY INSPIRATION...

DAY 23

The end is too near!...

        I am seriously considering extending my challenge to be 60 or 90 days with new rules for each 30 days. I am loving this challenge too much that I don't want it to end. I feel so inspired and motivated. I want to push myself harder and push the boundaries more...

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT
        45min Rapping Practice - Look At Me Now
        2hrs Band Practice
Songs Practiced; I Will Survive, Bring Me To Life, Rehab, Someone Like You, Moves Like Jagger, Walking On Sunshine

BODY CONDITIONING / FITNESS SESSION #14
        45min Billy's Bootcamp Cardio DVD + Stretching & Abs
I tried to do this DVD a few weeks ago and had to stop because I felt like I was going to be sick, but today I had no trouble getting through it. It was still challenging but it is so motivating to see how far my fitness has come so quickly. The hardest part is taking the first step and making a commitment to change and then you will soon look back and wonder why you didn't start earlier!

...DAILY INSPIRATION...

DAY 22

Another productive day!...


         There are only so many hours in a day, but you can fit as little or as much into those house as YOU decide. I did my work out on my lunch today, and then went to a dance class straight after work and then I passed up going to friends house for my singing practice. Every choice is your responsibility... Are your choices helping you to progress further towards your dreams?

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT
         1hr 30mins Song Practice
Songs Practiced; Bad Romance, You Oughta Know, Papa Don't Preach, Rehab, Someone Like You, Set Fire To The Rain, 

DANCE CLASS #3 (JAZZ)
         1hr 15min Jazz Class @ Jitterbugs Swingapore
Tonight I attended a very basic Jazz class. It was very different to the style of dance I am used to but it was then more satisfying in the end for me to be able to get the choreography right. There was alot of basic technique work involved which was great for me because it allowed me to work on mine seeing I have not done much in the way of technical training. I'm very glad I went. 

BODY CONDITIONING / FITNESS SESSION #13
         45min Ab DVD + 3 sets Push Ups, Squats & Calf Raises

...DAILY INSPIRATION...

DAY 21

I am in heaven...

        Tonight I rehearsed with a new line up of band members and I am so happy. They are such talented and experienced players and I feel so privileged to be rehearsing with them. I feel so alive again now that I am singing. I am even performing better in my day job because I feel revitalised and inspired to be the best performer I can be. It just goes to show that if you want something, there are ways of doing it. You just need to FIND them.

DAILY PRACTICE REPORT
        20min Vocal Exercises / Warm Up
        3hrs Song Practice / Band Rehearsal
        20mins Rap Practice - Look At Me Now
Songs Practiced; Bad Romance, Papa Don't Preach, Superbass, Price Tag, You Oughta Know, Set Fire To The Rain, Don't Speak, Aint No Sunshine

...DAILY INSPIRATION...