Grey Skies

The weather has been mood-dampering the past two days... It's rainy and feels like the end of winter outside.

Everyday, I find influence in the world around me; even when it's a disgusting as it was today. Today was one of those days. Too much to do and not enough time to do it. Anything that could go wrong did and more. The highest point in Philadelphia was looking quite appetizing. But then I had a very interesting experience...

Every once and a while, you have those encounters in life that remind that you have a lot left to learn in the world and in life. On even fewer occasions, you have one those encounters that reminds you that you actually know nothing at all. These are the experiences that inspire us most, but not outrightly so. It is only in retrospect that you realize the value of interactions with others who are much more wise than you. It's refreshing.

Today... Today was inspiring...

I just had to smile.

A song for your enjoyment and uplifting:

Janelle Monae - "Smile"

Peace and Love,

Anessa LaRae

Writer's Block

It's been a while. A little thing called writer's block has plagued me the past couple of weeks.

Ideas are just coming to me in spurts... Very spaced out spurts. Those other things in my life that I purposely omitted are started to intrude on my artistic thinking time.

On a much happier note, I suggest you check out Erykah Badu's latest album and more importantly, her new controversial video "Window Seat." I personally feel the video is amazingly done and delivers an amazing message. Badu explained the meaning of the video on her appearance on the Monique Show.

This is sure to get the wheels of your mind turning...

Welcome!

Welcome! Let me start by introducing myself... My name is Anessa LaRae. I am a 20-soon-to-be-21-year-old singer/songwriter/model/and a whole bunch of other things I will eventually reveal as you join me on this artistic journey.

My life has many components... I'm president of this, vice president of the that, member of this organization, etc, etc, but that's not important here. Here is just about my art, my music. We'll talk about influences, ideas... Hey! You can even help me write a song :-)

Looking forward to sharing with you soon!

Peace & Love,

Anessa LaRae