I am very excited about the next 30 days because you are also going to see some of my “favorite things” (kinda borrowing that from Oprah…she’s on my list of people I would love to meet and speak with one day, like I am sure several hundred thousand other folks…lol), that I have incorporated into my life to make it more wonderful everyday.  So be on the look out to check out some my favorite music, books, guitars, videos, candles, jewelry and much more.  It may take me a sec to get it all together but it’s coming. Peace, Songs, Blessings…Nichole Ayanna

I haven’t been video taping myself singing, so that has to be something that I push through to do asap.  It’s ridiculous.  I haven’t been setting aside the time to showcase myself to my own “peeps”.  I know you all support me and lift me up…I think the fear of being seen all over the world wide web performing, which is my dream, is getting in the way.   Also questioning the “what if’s”…what if I sing the wrong somg, What if people start talking about me?”…etc.   I’ve gotta listen to my own advise about FEAR, “False Evidence Appearing Real”.  You may have read the blog I had saying “Don’t Be Sciirred”, talking about conquering your fears by facing them head-on.

I have also gotta get my online store up and going.  Everyone is asking what things they will be seeing in the store other than music…well, your gonna have to wait on that.  I am still making up my mind on what I would like to offer that really imparts some value into your quality of life.  The next 30 days is going to be more awesome than the first.   I’ll also track my workout regimen better…I think I’m down about 5 pounds.  Now it’s time to step up my exercise routine, not that baby girl is finally sleeping through the night.  Why don’t you join me now in doing the Challenge and making the end of 2009 the best time in your life.

Well, this book basically says that making these statements doesn’t work for everybody, if they did then hundreds of thousands of people would be rich and skinny who buy these type of books everyday.  Instead this book said your mind sometimes, no matter how hard you try to train it, says, “you liar…you are not rich, you are not skinny.”  The way afformations are formulated, instead of the typical affirmation, they ask a quesion instead like “Why will I lose 20 ponds in 2 months?”  What that does, it claims, is then makes your mind answer the question which gives you a map to achieving that particular afformation.  You probably answer something like…because I am working out at least 4 times a week, I’m cutting out soda and replacing it with water or Crystal Light, I am riding my bike to work, etc…anything that gives you the map to actually achieving that afformation.  So, then you would go over everyday not only the afformation but also the “mapping answers”. You can get the first 3 Chapters Free by going to www.Afformations.com

Just wanted to share that with you.  Oh, and I know I haven’t blogged in a couple of days…I forgive myself:)

So years afterwards, I have had to face my fears to really live the life that I truly want to live.  I am a singer down deep in my soul. 

I began to think about this topic last week, but really got deep into this conversation of “fear” running your life, with my best friend.  She was dealing with the same issue, and was finally recognizing it for what it was and what many people have learned that fear stands for…False Evidence Appearing Real.  You have to face some of your fears head on, and to do so, you have to see the positive possibilies insted of the negative what if’s.  I’ve learned that time is going pass with or without me doing things that I really love so I might as well do them, while still be reasonable and ethical.  I’m not saying do something that will harm or injure yourself or someone else, but to move you to action with things in your life that will make your dreams come true or move you to happiness.  What are some of these things for you?

Well, I think I am doing pretty good with staying on the challenge.  This is the 7th day so I have completed the first full week.  What haveI accomplished on my list?…great quality time with my family, good practices, clarity with the direction I would like to take my career in over the next 3 months, and a decision to focus on my health and nutrition.  I have been drinking some great all vegetable and fruit smoothies.  We juice a couple of carrots, green apple, and one celery stock, then blend that juice with a banana and a half and a hand full of frozen strawberries or a sliver of pineapple with ice.  I have so much energy after drinking that drink.  It tastes fantastic…the banana and the green apple and strawberries or pineaple cover up the taste of the carrot and celery.  You get your full serving of  fruit and vegetables before you even start your day.  I have been drinking one in the morning and the evening.  I substituted it for dinner a few nights last week and it is definitely a great breakfast.

Well, the baby is already sleep…I think that was also a goal I mentioned earlier this week, which is actually giving me the time to write this blog entry. I am exhausted though because she didn’t really nap and was like her usual “energizer bunny” self all day today.  She is so wonderful and fun, so I can’t help myself but give her kisses all over her face while she sleeps, trying to do my best not to wake her back up…I’ve been writing a great song about mylittle princess.  Can’t wait ’till I can record it.  I still have alot more to write.  Wish me luck.  Nichole Ayanna signing out.

I also want to be able to get a run in, put a wireless router on my computer, get into my email newsletter system and work on some stuff, and upload some pictures into my, Nichole Ayanna website here, BUT, I would be spreading myself too thin.   Doing all those things would be a little…ambitious.  We’ll see what thinga I was able to accomplish by the end of the day and I’ll update you on it tomorrow.  Hopefully, you are able to that video in the next few days or so.  Oh yeah, happy day 3 of the 90 day challenge.  How are you doing on the challenge, if you are doing it with me?

Yesterday went ok with getting the baby to sleep a little earlier.  It is going to have to be a gradual process but I got her to fall asleep an extra 45 minutes earlier than she regularly does. Of course I have 2 other issues too, the fact that she is still nursing and that she is the bed with my husband and me…crazy isn’t it.  So I am actually working on all three issues.  If you have any suggestions I am all ears.

I chose some new songs to learn by great black female singers,  too.  I am preparing to perform for a launch party for my sister’s new mobile pampering day spa which will be in October.  She will have massage therapists, teeth whitening, yoga sessions and me performing.  Once I get the date confirmed I will definitely blog about it. 

I also was invited to participate in the Las Vegas Girl Festival, where a lot of female artists/ musicians and artisans perform or display their artwork for about 2 weeks in October.  I’m putting my band together for both shows so, if you are in the Los Angeles area and can play some great R&B, neo soul, and hiphop, let’s see if we can get together and put the show together.  Also, you’ve gotta be down to travel to Vegas. 

Next on my list to do is to practice, practice, practice.  It’s been a little hard to get my practicing in but I will practice in my car, or anywhere I get a free moment to myself.  I’ll upload a practice session on YouTube so you can see what I’m talkin’ about.  I’ll be back tomorrow for more updates…