A good friend and fellow RKC asked some time ago about what I eat when I'm really busy - and considering that today I'm leading 2 classes (one down, one to go), dealing with some banking issues, reinstalling XP Pro on the main computer, juggling a few consulting jobs, finishing up some important and fun writing projects, oh and yeah did I mention I got back from the CK-FMS last … [Read more...] about What do you eat with you’re really busy? Part 2
Behind The Scenes
Sunday started a little easier…. in some ways (Orlando RKC Recap Sunday Part 1)
**Picking up where we left off a long long time ago recounting the Saturday night. I have been hesitant to write the Sunday recaps for several reasons - 1. Felt like if I finished them, then somehow that would make it "over" - but now that the RKC2 looms brightly on the horizon of next month that is no longer a concern at all! 2. It gets emotional and a little … [Read more...] about Sunday started a little easier…. in some ways (Orlando RKC Recap Sunday Part 1)
How Kettlebell Training Can Help You as a Vocalist!
After watching a past episode of Dragon Door TV (included at the bottom of this post) that showed Harry Connick Jr. training with kettlebells, and featured RKC instructor and opera singer, Kati Terray, it's fairly obvious that kettlebell training can be particularly beneficial for singers. Being a vocalist myself, I felt the need to tell you why! My vocal coach, Ron Feldman … [Read more...] about How Kettlebell Training Can Help You as a Vocalist!
GiryaGirl.com Chosen as a finalist in the DragonDoor.tv Blog Contest!
So honored to be chosen as one of only three finalists in the Dragondoor.TV Blog Contest! AND its a great show (as always) this week :) Click here to watch this week's program, then scroll down their page a little to place your vote! :) … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl.com Chosen as a finalist in the DragonDoor.tv Blog Contest!
Where do you get these amazing fruits and vegetables?!?
Three separate people asked me JUST TODAY where I get the vegetables, fruits and general produce for the recipes here and which is pictured in the various breakfasts, lunches and dinners I post on twitter. There are two answers - one for locals (Orlando/Winter Park) and a more general answer for those of you in other parts of the country/world: Locals (this is not an … [Read more...] about Where do you get these amazing fruits and vegetables?!?
Favorite episode of DragonDoor.tv and plans for GiryaGirl.tv
The time to launch GiryaGirl.tv approaches, and I just have to say that Amanda Salas and her crew are so much fun - we became friends on twitter shortly before the Orlando RKC and had a blast being complete nerds about it. The DragonDoor.tv shows have given me a lot of ideas of how I want to run my own - and this episode is of course my favorite - the Orlando RKC certification … [Read more...] about Favorite episode of DragonDoor.tv and plans for GiryaGirl.tv
Orlando RKC 2010 Full Recap Video! See if you recognize anyone!
Recognize anyone at 0:36 doing one hand swings? It was fun, it was challenging, I don't remember her asking me all those questions...? What do you think - could you do it? Are you ready for a challenge? … [Read more...] about Orlando RKC 2010 Full Recap Video! See if you recognize anyone!
Unintended New Skill Learned from the RKC Workshop: Extreme Time Management
You've heard "timing is everything" before, it's a cliche, but sometimes holds true in certain situations - especially crazy ones. I'm going to share a few of my time management strategies for dealing with things like quick move outs, root canals, busted transmissions, selling and buying a car, learning to drive stick then relying on it immediately, and then singing in front … [Read more...] about Unintended New Skill Learned from the RKC Workshop: Extreme Time Management
