Gigmasters!

I am thrilled to write a quick word on the fact that I have joined the ranks of performers at the online booking site called Gigmasters!  Click to see my fabulous new profile and all the shows I offer.  I am really excited!

They are organized by type of entertainment, type of event, place of origin, etc.  I am listed primarily as a “jazz singer” with sub-categories like, “big band singer”, “40’s singer”, “cabaret singer”, you get the picture.  You may upload video and audio and of course, a bio about the type of entertainment you offer.  I have been working on it all afternoon.  I have a lot done, but my husband is going to help me with video clips this week, so they’ll be up later.  They have a huge database that comes up quickly and easily in Google, so people can find you to entertain for their event!  

I am really put things to the Universe that I am ready, willing and able to do what I was put here on Earth to do. Perform, of course!  Gotta go!  I’ve got to get my new gig book put together!  

I must give a big huge shout out to Lisa Smith, who has been MOST encouraging and most helpful and all around the kind of friend you would be lucky to have.  Not to mention, talent-Full!!!  :-)

Check me out at karenmerstikmichaels.com and Twitter too!  

Deadlines.......

I was surfing the web this weekend and actually putting off my writing (my goal is to post 3-5 times a month) when I came across this fabulous website called Sunday Scribblings.

Every Saturday, they post a “word prompt” to help those with their writing.  The word that day was deadline.  Mmmm-how apropos is that?!  I have so many deadlines at the moment, it is actually causing me to have stress!  The funny thing is, obviously, most of these are self-imposed in order to accomplish the things in my life that are important to me.  Clearly, when you have too many, they all seem to fall to the wayside as you don’t know where to begin.  So, I decided to just start anywhere and see what would happen.  Honestly, the Universe opened up so many windows of opportunity that day!  The little man TOLD me he wanted to take a nap and poof!  He was on the couch and asleep before the episode of Caillou was over!  I grabbed my IPhone and headphones (multi-tasking girl that I am) ran upstairs and headed straight for my closet.  An hour later, things were put away and set aside for cleaners, shoe repair etc.  Plus, I rehearsed all the songs I needed to 3 times each!  Seriously?!  I did that in 1 hour?!  OK!  What’s next?!  I finished a few emails, did a couple of yoga poses (learning a sequence for weight loss, more on that later) and even relaxed and read more of my current book, The Writer’s Diet (see previous post).  Sang thru songs a few more times and then poof!  Little Man was up and ready to go have fun!

When I set too many deadlines for myself, none of them get done.  Plus, flexibility is the key.  What really needs to be done?  We have a friend whose 3 day hospital stay has turned into 8 days!  What should I do?  Tell him, sorry, I have a blog to write and a show to rehearse and dishes to put away so I can’t come visit you?  Maybe the Little Man needs extra love and attention, so what do I tell him?  Sorry, honey-too busy for you.  Of course, not!   Better planning, flexibility and knowledge of what’s really important is the key to making my deadlines!  Thanks to Sunday Scribblings for the inspiration!  Do you need some fabulous music for your next event/party/wedding reception?  Check me out at Twitter and karenmerstikmichaels.com for lots of entertainment choices!  Enjoy your week, work those deadlines and live your life to the fullest!