Journey to Namibia

Over the month of December, we, being myself, my husband, our son and my in-laws, visited the beautiful Country of Namibia. When I say Namibia is beautiful, I mean it is GORGEOUS! There is something about the colour of the sand and the dunes, and the vegetation. I love the way some of the houses are built on the hills, just like in Hollywood, California. We spent our time in stunning hotels, and even stayed a couple nights at the fabulous Erindi Lodge Safari, which took my breath away! To me Erindi was paradise. However, nothing would impact me like when I found myself on the streets of Katutura. The poverty overwhelmed me. We think we know what it's like until we step foot in it. I must say however, that Katutura, in spite of it's desperation, was beautiful in its own right. The residents were always smiling, laughing, dancing and full of the Spirit. The kids were running around the streets, playing in the hot sun. Music would be blasting while some danced in the streets. How could you not find this beautiful? Everyday I am reminded of how fortunate we are, allowing my perspective on life to be influenced by this very intimate trip to Namibia.

Namibia has the potential to be an outstanding Country, and with all it's resources, there should be less poverty. I would like there to be more done for those in need.

I have began writing a couple songs about my experience in Namibia. My goal is to complete these songs with accommodating music videos, shot in the Streets of Katutura where I am able to hire the locals as actors.
I want you to see the beauty through my eyes.

Let's continue to help each other one person at a time, one idea at a time, one dream at a time.

Love HunnyB

My Audition Hustle With a Baby

So you make a plan, which is this: "When my baby naps I will study my lines, put myself on tape, and sort out my look for the audition," but instead you sleep. Then you wake up to a very rested, hyper baby and you have gotten nothing done. Welcome to my life!

I had to put myself on tape the other day for a high profile UK agency who recently vocalised their interest in me. They wanted me to send them a tape performing two musical theatre songs, one ballad and one pop uptempo. I emailed them back saying, "no problem" with the utmost confidence, but in my head I was thinking, "Oh NO, how am I going to do this with my son around all day, God love him."

The first night I asked my husband tape me. My son would be in bed, and hopefully would stay sleeping. Of course each song had a loud moment, which I had to convey properly through my emotions. I got through the first song once, and then BAM...my son woke up. I was shocked I didn't hear banging from our neighbours. I wasn't happy with my performance, but couldn't do it again, as it was late, and I didn't want to keep waking up my son. The next day I thought, alright, I will put him to nap, set up the tripod, and "voila" I will have one shot to get it right. This was what I did! I litteraly sang the song once, then he was awake crying, since I probably scared the CRAP out of him! Thankfully I was happy with how the song came out, however what I wasn't happy with, was that the stupid video was BLURRY...REALLY?

The next day (3rd day) I did the same thing, this time making sure I focused the camera properly. Finally, I got it right!

Now we are on the fourth day of me trying to complete this stupid audition tape; reason being is I still had one more song to sing. This time I was a pro at setting up the camera, so I knew I was not going to have any issues on that end. My only concern was that I had just learned the second song, and with the baby napping, I really only had one shot at it. The first time through, I nailed it, and the baby didn't wake up....BONUS! Feeling determined, and being the perfectionist that I am, I decided to perform the song one more time. It took me a few tries to get this one right, but I finally nailed it again, this time finally waking the baby from his slumber.

I was so excited to have finished this audition tape, four days later. I then sent the video to the agency on the fifth day, and now pleased to say that I will be meeting all the agents tomorrow.

Completing the audition tape, makes me feel like I already won. Oh the joys of being a working mama.

Go Team Mommies GO!