I got so tired of worrying about those last 5 songs, so I…
Pic by Desiree Delgado
…wrote ALL of them yesterday!!
In something that is best described as a 4 hour mind vomit.
I’m done.
I’ve been thinking about next year’s goal. It’ll definitely be a bit “less.” Maybe something like, 25 re-writes & 25 new ones. Somebody gave me that idea. And it stuck.
While the countdown has drawn to a close, I’ve reflected on what this whole writing experience has meant for me this year.
I can say one thing with complete assurance: It’s changed my life.
Period.
Aside from that, I’ve learned so much about my own brain. About my personality. About what I’m passionate about – how I handle stress – how I face the “impossible” in my life.
And I’ve learned a massive humongous gigantic quantity about songwriting. Namely, that I have a lot more to learn. 
So… We’re in the last month of the year. Time to reflect on the last year, and look forward to the next.
Let’s do some reflecting: What have you learned about yourself this past year? I can’t wait to find out!
So proud of you!! I’ve been sharing your experience with my song-writing teen sons. You’re an inspiration. Way to go!!
congrats girl! that’s awesome.
what i’ve learned?
there’s nothing holding me back but fear. and that’s something that’s in my hands. i can choose fear. or i can choose to chase my dreams. i’ve consistently shied away from things i want to do, out of fear that someone will tell me i’m not good enough to do them. but that’s all changing.
Mandy!! That’s so amazing!! I have LOVED watching you go through this journey, listening to your songs, reading about your struggles and accomplishments, praying for you along the way. Thank you for sharing your heart and your music.
Way to go!!!!!!!
Way to stick with it and get ‘er done! That has to feel good! I can’t tell you how many commitments I make and shortly thereafter break for one reason or another.. Bravo to you!
p.s.
Just for good measure
HEY YOU!!!
Ya Hoo!! Congrats! That is a huge accomplishment and you did not leave it until the last second…something I have a tendency to do.
This past year I have learned that having a child is the most precious gift God can give. My son has opened my heart in ways I never thought possible.
Renee: I knew if I left it ’til the last minute, that I wouldn’t finish. Not with moving to GA in two weeks!
I AM SO PROUD I’M ACTUALLY BUSTING!!!!
Oh, and I might be a little proud of you, in case I forgot to mention it. LOVE YOU!!!!
Oh, and I learned that there are a lot of things I can’t do, but there is nothing I can’t get through.
WOO HOOOOOO!
Wow – incredible! Congratulations!
Congrats on accomplishing your song writing goal. The thing you should have the most pride in, if Christians are allowed to have pride
, is the effort you put into each song, and the overall quality of all 100. I heard many that I loved, none that I really didn’t like. You could have stayed in the comfort zone of the Christian genre , but you didn’t, for example the Hector series.
Just remember when you go on stage to pick up your Grammy, for your CD, make sure Kanye West isn’t close by.
I don’t think I learned anything radically new about myself this year, I have had over 66 years to get to know my. What was re-inforced was the need to continue to stretch, not to get too comfortable. For example this year I began a Bible study series on my blog, even though I am an Atheist. This help me learn more about “Faith”, both religious and non-religious.
I look forward to reading about your next adventure, back home in Georgia, as a Pastor’s wife, and Grammy winning recording artiest.
Ed: Confession – I’m not at all comfortable in the “Christian” genre. It intimidates me. I guess, because I so highly respect God and I want my words to be “right.” So, the “christian” songs were some of the hardest ones for me to write…
And, btw, I’ve read a couple of those bible study posts. LOVE IT that you’re doing that!
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i’m so excited! let’s celebrate your victory, friend!
You inspire me. And I mean that.
What I’ve learned this year? That it’s okay to have to learn how to cook (and it can actually be fun. Grin). That not having a job has been an unimaginable blessing. That waiting is hard, but wonderful…for my King is working behind the scenes, and worthy of my wait. That building friendships can take time. That life is big…really big, and I want to be a part of that which is greater than little me.
I learned that I don’t have time to tell you what I learned.
Oh. And. Uh.
Yeah. Knew you could do it.
Congrats. And all that.
What not. So forth. &c.
YYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!