Random.

Hey guys,

today is a kind of "blog about what's on my mind" blogpost. 

Ok, lately I've been talking a lot to a good friend of mine that I haven't talked to in a while. I really missed him a lot and now talking to him again really makes me happy because I know that I can trust him.

Also my blog got tons of clicks lately and a lot of great feedback. And for that I really have to thank you guys a lot! Without you blogging would be just half as much fun as it is now. :) I started blogging just two months ago and this blog has brought soooo much happiness into my life. 

I probably have to mention Jim Kroft and Dan Dietrich too! Their feedback about the blogpost I wrote about them has made me so incredibly happy. 

So Jim and Dan - if you are reading this - THANK YOU. :)

The bracelets for Martin and James also arrived and I can finally start sending them to the fans. :) And actually in one month I can surprise M&J with the bracelets. Ok, it actually wont be a surprise because they already know that they'll get one - buuuuut they don't know how wonderful they turned out. 

Now some of you might know that my finals start next week. I'm not that nervous yet, but of course I want to do my best so I'm studying a lot these days.

I also realized that making other people happy is probably the most wonderful thing in life. :) 

And I can't wait to see M&J in 30 days and JK in 41 days. :) Get ready for me, dear Scotts! ;)

Ok, that was probably enough random stuff for you guys, so .. I'll see you next time ;)

x - Vanessa.

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Creativity.

Hey guys, 

today I want to blog about one of my favorite things to talk about - creativity.

Actually I always wonder - what is creativity? As soon as I hear the word "creativity" I automatically think about art. I mean you need to be creative to create art. Every painter, every dancer, every actor, every musician, every blogger, every photographer is creative.

But the question is - how do you get creative? To be honest .. I don't know. But I think you have to be able to see the beauty in the little things. I don't know if you can learn how to do that but I think once you realized that there is something beautiful in everything, you are able to create art. 

Well, I get inspired to write songs, take pictures or blog about by so many things. For example once my chemicals teacher talked about rainbows during the lesson and guess what - that inspired me to write a song called "The End Of The Rainbow". 

And I think if you work on art, you also want to inspire other people to get creative. 

My goal is it to inspire other people through my blog, through my music or my photography. If only one person told me I'd inspire them - my goal would be reached.

My question for you is: how do you get creative? Leave a comment or tweet me ;)

 - x Vanessa

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The Mission Of Promotion: Dan Dietrich.

Hey guys, 

today I'm really excited for you to read this blogpost because it's the first edition of my new series "The Mission Of Promotion". 

I want to introduce you Dan Dietrich.

Dan is a musician from Germany (and actually the only German musician I like). I got to know him at the Martin and James concert in Cologne and started liking him right after the first song, because he loves what he does and is passionated about his music. 

He kindly sent me his CD and all I can say after listening to it is that it is amazing. It's handmade music: the melodies are simple but wonderful, the lyrics is deep and I'm pretty sure that a lot of people can relate to it, Dan's voice is incredible and the design of the CD is perfect. 

Here's the tracklist:

1.) It's Like It Is

2.) I Can't Imagine

3.) Suffice It To Say

4.) Wedding Song

Bonus:

5.) Today's Society

6.) Jokerman

If I had to pick my favorite song I'd probably pick "Suffice It To Say". I love the guitar in that song and of course his voice. 

If you are now interested in checking out Dan's music - do it! I mean, if you like real music (not any autotuned stuff) you'll love him. 

Here are the links:

Dan Dietrich on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dan-Dietrich/182575972544

Dan Dietrich on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/songwriterdandietrich

Dan Dietrich on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MUSICDANDIETRICH

I really hope you guys go and check him out, like his Facebook page and just enjoy really good music.

Also don't be afraid to talk to him, he's super nice.

- x Vanessa. 

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Trying out my new camera. :)

Heeeey everyone,

I got a new camera (the Canon EOS 1100D) and I'm totally trying it out right now to get myself into photography again. I have to learn A LOT, buuut I'm just getting started.

Here are the first few shots, please let me know what you think.

: ) 

x  - Vanessa.

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Studying.

Hey guys,

I deciced to blog about school and studying today because in 2 weeks my final exams start and I think writing about school right now is the best time. 

I have to admit that I'm pretty lazy sometimes. You know, I don't study a lot before a few tests and don't always give 100% at school.

But somehow those things have changed ever since I realized that I have to do that stuff to reach my dream.

I'm dreaming of being a music journalist .. I mean, how amazing would it be to interview my favorite musicians, write reviews about the newest albums, check out new bands, ... 

But before I can do that I first have to finish high school this summer. After that I will go to another school which is a kind of language school. 

So right now I'm on vacation and I met a few of my friends over the last 2 weeks and we studied together to prepare.

I'm not afraid that I will fail the exams, but I'm afraid that I won't do my best. 

So my motto right now is believing in me and my skills. I think that's what you need to give your best. :)

To everyone else who is about to graduate - I wish you the very best and I hope you believe in yourself. 

Keep studying for your dream! :)))

x - Vanessa.

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Demi Lovato

Hey guys,

I've been blogging a lot about people who inspire me on here and I will continue doing that because for me that's kinda like saying thank you. 

As you can tell by the topic - today it's Demi Lovato.

 

I've known Demi ever since I was 6 and watched Barney. When I watched that little girl singing and dancing around I could not imagine that she would be one of my biggest rolemodels. I re-discovered her as soon as "Camp Rock" was released. That time also her debut album "Don't Forget" got released and Demi started her singing career. And I still remember how my 11-year old self went to my Mom saying "Mom - I need a rock shirt and grey nailpolish." My Mom asked my "Why would you need that?" - my reply? "Demi wears that too and she looks so beautiful."

Not many things have changed in that way. I still adore Demi's style and like buying the same things she wears. 

But one thing has changed: the way I think about Demi now. 

I have always loved Demi for what she was doing. I loved her acting, her music, her style. But after her comeback last year I realized that I love her for something different - her strength. 

You probably know what Demi went through. But she didn't hide - she shared her story and showed people all  over the world that it is okay to get the help you need and that you can go through anything. 

When Demi was in treatment her fans decided to draw a heart on their wrist in honor to Demi. I was one of them. My friends always asked me "What is this for?" and I just told them that I was helping a friend. 

She is definitely someone I look up to and I hope that one day I will be able to thank her. Fact is - I will support her, no matter what.

Stay strong!

x - Vanessa. 

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My signature look.

Hello everyone,

I asked you if you'd like to read a blogpost about make-up, so now here it is:

I want to write about my signature look - that means the look that I wear most of the time and my friends could recognize it.

So let me describe it:

I usually use concealer to kind of erase the flaws on my skin and set it with some powder. Then I continue with putting on some light pink blush. I just love blushes sooo much. Some light pink or light terra are my favorite colors.

I almost always put eyeliner on to make my eyes look a little bit bigger. I draw a thin line which gets a little taller by the outer corner of my eye with some little wing. 

Then I put on some mascara just because I looooooove long lashes. Mine are kind of long and the mascara just puts on a special effect. 

If I feel like, I put on some lipstick .. mostly some nice red or a "your lips but better" color. :)

And now here is a picture of my typical make-up. :) 

What's your signature look? :)

x - Vanessa.

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Only pictures. No words.

x - Vanessa.

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New series: The Mission Of Promotion

Hey people! :)

A few days ago I wrote a blogpost about Jim Kroft to promote him a little bit and talking about the feedback from you guys, I definitely reached my goal. That's just so cool. I never thought a lot of you would actually check out what I write about, but you do. So thank you! 

Now I had the idea that I should use my blog to promote a lot more people or projects. So I planned a new series on my blog. It's called "the mission of promotion" and I can only do it if you guys help me.

How? It's totally easy - let me know about any artist, band, actress/actor, model or even a project (you are organizing or in) and I will check it out to write a blogpost about whatever you send me. 

So you have something you want people to know about? Then it's your turn to message me and get this thing started. :)

I really need your help! :) 

I hope we can start this series together. 

x - Vanessa.

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Jim Kroft.

Hey guys,

today I want to introduce you one of my very favorite musicians - Jim Kroft. I got to know him this year while he was the support act of Martin and James. I was really suprised how one guy with his guitar could entertain a whole crowd that much. 

In my opinion Jim is the perfect example for every musician who just started to get themself a name. He keeps going no matter what. I think that's just inspiring, because you have to keep working for your dream even if it's probably the hardest thing to do. Handmade music doesn't always get all the fame it deserves, but if you keep on doing your thing you will see that it pays off. 

Jim is such a talented man who deserves so much more and I really hope to watch him grow bigger every day. You know I haven't been there from the start to support him, but I think I will keep watching and supporting his career until the very end. 

Especially his song "The Jailer" has changed a big part of my life. The lyrics says "Yes I'm searching, still I'm searching. Doing the best or the best I can." and as Jim once told me - that's all you can do. You know, you don't have to be perfect, you don't have to over work yourself - just do things as good as you can. 

I have so much respect for Jim because he always talks to his fans. If you message him on Twitter or Facebook you know you will get an answer no matter what. People who know me probably already know how much I love artists who care about their fans. :) 

And Jim is definitely the funniest and most inspiring person to talk to.

Ok, I hope I could tell you the most important things about Jim and I hope you will check him out. I will post a few links down below. :)

Jim Kroft on Twitter 

Jim Kroft on Facebook

Jim Kroft on YouTube

x - Vanessa. 

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