The Wizard of Oz was just on, and now Hook is playing.  I'm so happy!  You know what I hate about some hotels?  Is that when you reach for a fresh towel, they're clean, but smell like they've been washed in milk or something.  They also don't offer Cartoon Network in some hotels.  But that's probably a good thing, cuz if Inuyasha is on, I have to watch it.  I can't help it.  I'm curiously addicted to that show, and they usually play like, 8 episodes in a row, so I stay up till 4 am struggling to stay awake just to keep watching it. 

Hey!  I realize it’s been a while since I last blogged.  Since my album came out on June 10^th I’ve been crazily busy.  I think I had 2 nervous breakdowns in the past week.  Not bad breakdowns though—the fun kind, that last like 5 minutes.  You know the kind…..the ones where you think you’re having a heart attack, and you feel utterly alone and lost, and then the tears start coming and they don’t stop—but then you spot something random, like the vacuum cleaner in the corner, and you wonder where that extension piece for the hose went because you always put it back in the little clip when you’re done using it—did your boyfriend use it and forget to put it back?—why do I always blame him right away?—oh wait, I think I used it as a cane when I was dancing around pretending to be the Planter’s peanut, and then I find it on the floor in the middle of my office; and now I’ve stopped crying, I wipe away my tears, and move on, feeling a little lighter.  So, something fun like that!  :D  

 

No, seriously though, it’s been a busy last week and a half.  My body is used to living a lifestyle similar to that of a tame house cat.  The kind that takes naps, then gets up and stretches, eats things out of cans, stares out windows at birds for hours at a time.  That’s me, on a typical day.  Since the day my record came out, I’ve been running around finding a dress to wear for Leno, making sure people get into the shows, making sound checks on time, texting texting always texting, meetings, interviews, radio, rehearsals, flying, cabbing, walking, reuniting, auditioning, and performing---YIKES!  Now I have to say, even though I’m trying to make it sound really stressful or something, it really isn’t.   It’s all been pretty easy stuff to do.  I mean, come on, how hard is it to answer questions like “what’s your favorite color?” and “who are some of your musical influences?”  How awesome is it to play your songs for a bunch of supportive fans and friends?  It’s all been so exciting, and wonderful….it truly feels like a dream come true.

 

But today has been the first day I got to sleep in, make a lunch for myself, and stare at the birds again.  J  And so I’m writing to you to say “Hi!” and also, thank you so much for being so nice to me, so supportive.  I couldn’t have gotten to where I am, living a dream come true, without you.  Really….I think about this, and appreciate it so much.  I feel so lucky.  And I don’t mean that in a smug way at all.  I really do feel like it’s a little bit of luck that’s landed on my lap.  And I’m just grateful to have it for a little while. 

 

A lot of people have been asking me what being on Leno was like.  And my response is—it was really fun.  Very laid back actually.  Everyone was nice.  Jay Leno even popped into the dressing room to say hello and introduce himself, which was so cool!—once we got over the initial awkwardness of me not having any clothes on.  I was a little nervous while I was playing, because I knew my version of Dream was a little too long, but they were ok with it going over, just as long as I shortened the intro a little, and kept the tempo moving.  Thinking about that was the most nerve-wracking part. And also, looking over and seeing Dana Carvey and Jay Leno watching me play!!!  Usually I’m never really star struck….but I couldn’t help freaking out a little inside.   

 

Next on the agenda are some tour dates.  I’m doing a few with Brandi Carlile on the west coast, and some with Willy Nelson later on (HOLY CRAP!!!), as well as sharing festival stages with the likes of Taj Mahal, Emmylou Harris, and Jakob Dylan (YOWZA!).  Also, tonight I just watched “The Visitor” for the 2^nd time in the theater (INCROYABLE!).

 

For those of you who might have missed the Leno show, I think it’s re-airing this Tuesday or Wednesday.  Or you can watch it here: http://www.nbc.com/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno/video/episodes.shtml and click on the June 11^th show. 

 

Alright….my cat partner is snoring in bed, I think that’s where I need to be now too.  For those of you who actually got this far in reading this whole thing…..congrats!!  You win!!!! 

 

Good night.  Xoxo

 

p. ahn           

Happy hump day!  

love.

finally, i didn't wake up drenched in my own sweat and b.o.  It's a cool, slightly misty morning here.  Gonna go get a coffee and do a little singing on my friend William Fitzsimmons' record.  :)