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2013-05-01 12:31:52 (18 comments, 10 reshares, 100 +1s)

And then this happened......

2013-03-24 23:48:06 (13 comments, 1 reshares, 54 +1s)

Magical day at Zuma Beach. Wow. Saw whales breaching and playing with dolphins in the water, stood watch over a sick baby sea lion, until the animal rescue people arrived...watched him struggle to stay upright, on the sand, washing back into the water and emerging again, shaky, exhausted, malnourished, scared....and when the animal rescuers finally arrived, an hour after he first washed ashore, they crept up behind him and threw a big net over him. He struggled for a brief moment, and then let his body collapse into the net, carried away by the people who will nurse him back to health and help him heal. What a moment. The whole time, this support was on its way for the little guy, as it is for all of us, all the time. It's always there, always in progress, but we feel alone until the moment of contact. But this support is constant...even when we don't see it and can't feel it, it is there.... more »

2013-03-23 17:21:21 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 19 +1s)

Here's an excerpt from a blog I just wrote...to read the rest, click the link below. Feeling kinda naked as I share with you my innermost dialogues...and I like it!! :)

This beautiful, perfect, painful experience

Spent the last couple of weeks feeling so incredibly…well, for lack of a better word….BAD! Simply awful…and not the low-grade, generally bummed out, not really sure why kind of awful…more like the “my world is changing and I feel so much resistance and it’s like everything is out of control and I feel like I’m dying” awful. It was really, truly, extremely painful.

And there was no “reason” for this.

Other than the fact that I’ve asked to see the truth now. I’ve decided that I only want to know the truth, at whatever cost, and I’m not going to live in any kind of illusion any longer....
(to read the rest, go here:http://www.terranaomi.com... more »

2013-03-19 03:09:17 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 24 +1s)

I worked very hard today. I think I deserve some Downton Abbey. And maybe some chocolate. And this is where it all goes terribly wrong.

2013-03-17 02:09:03 (17 comments, 1 reshares, 30 +1s)

Today I'm tired of acting like everything is always ok. Cos it's not. Sometimes I feel like my life is completely falling apart. And that's a fucked up way to feel. The honest truth? Every day I wonder how I'm going to be able to keep making music. 22,000,000+ people have watched my videos on YouTube, listen to my music, tens of thousands of people every day....and I seriously ask myself, every day, whether I will have to give this up, because I am struggling, and is it possible to create the kind of art I wish to create when I'm under this kind of pressure...it's choices I've made, and lessons I've learned, and yes, I am making different choices now, as I write new music, as I live each new moment...and it's not like there is even a choice to "give this up" because "this" is who I am. This is me. Every word I write, every note I sing, every time I... more »

2013-03-13 19:33:20 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 58 +1s)

Reunited with my little guy after a long day of travel and what feels like months away, even though it was only two weeks! I guess a lot can happen in two weeks. Such a relatively short period of time can feel life-changing....even one day can feel life-changing, when it is....that's what keeps me going. The excitement of never knowing what tomorrow may bring...living in the moment of today, while knowing that everything can change in a fraction of a second, and life as we know it can become something entirely new. It's exciting and potentially terrifying at the same time. Exciting if we are able to let go and allow it all to "be," and terrifying if we try to hold on and control that which we cannot control. Which is everything. We think we can, and we use our free will to make choices between one moment and the next, but really nothing is in our control. And that's the fun part. more »

2013-03-10 12:50:38 (16 comments, 4 reshares, 17 +1s)

Curious -- how do you guys feel about all the self-released music out there these days? All the videos on YouTube, all the albums, all the music available all over the place, for free, in so many different forms...I have mixed feelings about it, which is interesting since I know I was one of the artists who helped create the whole "build your audience online and release music yourself" thing...what's YOUR experience with this? Tell me yours and then I'll tell you mine ;)

2013-03-08 21:49:22 (15 comments, 2 reshares, 60 +1s)

Spent yesterday afternoon in Siena, Italy. Was beautiful. Most amazing cathedral ever. Ate chocolate. Drank espresso. Ate pastries. Drank more espresso. Ate some other stuff. Ah, Italia......

2013-03-04 15:59:29 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 30 +1s)

More safari photos!

My time in South Africa has been magical, and I'm already planning ways to get back here, ASAP! :))

2013-03-03 09:37:28 (8 comments, 3 reshares, 80 +1s)

A few photos from this morning's game drive! We walked into the bush and encountered a group of 9 giraffes! A large herd of elephants + babies crossed right in front of us, while we were still in the jeep. It was incredible. Right when I wondered if we were going to see any elephants...suddenly there were 15 or so!

More photos soon :)

2013-03-03 02:38:26 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 45 +1s)

What an incredible adventure!!! It's 4:30am, and I'm so excited for today's activities that I'm already awake, just waiting for my 5am wake up call. Or maybe it's jet lag. ;) I prefer to think of it as excitement.

A leopard walked right up to our jeep today. It's thrilling to be so close to these creatures, in their natural, wild habitat! We also watched a pair of lions mating! They mate every 20 minutes for three days. Crazy!

More later...
Xox

2013-03-02 12:07:37 (7 comments, 3 reshares, 85 +1s)

Traveling alone in South Africa, and loving it!!! Spent the last few days in Johannesburg, now in Sabi Sands game reserve. Will post pics!!!

2013-02-22 18:23:42 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 40 +1s)

Here's a little video I made with a lovely singer named Fereshta, as part of my Pledge Music campaign. Some of you know this, but my album, "To Know I'm Ok," was 100% fan-funded through Pledge Music. You can read more about it in the description of the video, but I wanted to share this with you, and share Fereshta's music at http://www.fereshta.com.
xoxox Terra

2013-02-19 17:20:27 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 49 +1s)

Elliott and I are hanging at our new favorite coffee/shoes spot! Yes! Coffee and shoes. Yay TOMS! :)

2013-01-15 18:39:49 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 33 +1s)

Come spend Valentine's Day with me, at Witzend in Venice!

With David Ryan Harris. 

WITZEND
1717 Lincoln Blvd
Venice 90291
ALL AGES
$10 / $5 with flyer below!

Lots of love, 
Terra

2012-12-31 21:01:27 (9 comments, 1 reshares, 31 +1s)

It's the final day of 2012....I could write something like "Thanks for an amazing year, can't wait to see you guys in 2013!" which is true....however, I would rather leave you with the same words I just shared with my family and close friends.

Written from the heart, in love: 

To you who stood beside me, you who believed in me, not with words, but with actions; you who lifted me out of sadness with kindness; you who loved me, and reminded me of what it truly means to love, unconditionally…TO YOU WHO HELPED GUIDE ME CLOSER TO THE TRUTH OF WHO I AM: THANK YOU. 

To you whose actions caused my heart to constrict; you who spoke in false kindness and acted in deceit; you whose promises were nothing more than distractions, whose ill-intent left my heart aching…TO YOU WHO HELPED GUIDE ME CLOSER TO THE TRUTH OF WHO I AM: THANK YOU.

Wishing love andtruth... more »

2012-12-20 08:25:52 (18 comments, 12 reshares, 56 +1s)

A video from my last tour, brought to you by LifeTopix: http://lightarrow.com

2012-12-13 17:46:07 (7 comments, 3 reshares, 32 +1s)

LA! I was planning to take a break from playing acoustic shows, to focus on a new project, but was invited to play at my favorite west side venue, on JAN 5th, and of course I said yes! :) 

Witzend
1717 Lincoln Blvd. 
Venice, CA 90291
7:30pm
$10 / $5 with discount flyer

Please join me, and please invite your friends! Print the image below, or save on your phone, for 1/2 price tickets ($5)!

Probably my last LA show for a while, and I hope to see you there to celebrate the new year! 

xo
Terra

2012-11-27 17:42:12 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 16 +1s)

TODAY ONLY! 

Order a "Live & Unplugged" or "To Know I'm OK" CD on my website http://terranaomi.com/newstore and I will send you TWO CDs for the price of ONE! One for you, and one for a holiday gift. Or a coaster. Whatever.
:)

2012-11-26 21:19:56 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 29 +1s)

Here's Live & Unplugged, full album with clickable titles, on YouTube! 
Please enjoy and share. 
Thank you!!
:)))

2012-11-22 06:14:09 (14 comments, 8 reshares, 49 +1s)

We filmed this in the park, in Paris, on tour...while the French police were towing our car, just a few streets away...enjoy!
;)

2012-11-20 01:59:01 (10 comments, 1 reshares, 33 +1s)

Elliott's reaction to hearing that my dad is coming to visit. They love each other.
A lot.
:)

2012-11-19 16:27:11 (7 comments, 2 reshares, 54 +1s)

He's trying to teach me how to sleep in. Not something I'm very good at. He, however, is a master.

2012-11-19 16:26:38 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 21 +1s)

Big day of Elliott photos....just so happy to be reunited with my little guy. I don't take him for granted. And I'm a bit obsessed. Should probably stop taking Elliott photos, and start getting ready to go out tonight...tough call.... ;)

2012-11-14 06:53:03 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 39 +1s)

Lovely memories from my final concert of the European tour. A beautiful, old teatro in Montefano, perfectly maintained, such a gorgeous space. Unplugged my guitar and sang "A Ring Is Just A Ring" without amplification. So nice when a space is created in such a way as to make a purely acoustic performance possible.

Now I'm sitting in the Milan airport, waiting to begin 24 hours of travel to my next destination, Portland, OR. Milan to Paris, Paris to LA, LA to Portland. And at the end of it, when I finally board the flight home, from Portland to LA, my sweet little Elliott will be waiting for me. Two months away from him is a real challenge. Thinking about seeing him is making the 24 hour travel schedule seem less daunting.

Sad that the tour is over, excited for whatever happens next...

2012-11-12 21:09:44 (18 comments, 10 reshares, 65 +1s)

Omg. This girl is amazing. I love her. Maybe she should just sing my songs from now on, and I'll go eat some more pasta....

2012-11-12 12:40:02 (13 comments, 4 reshares, 38 +1s)

To continue with my little YouTube video retrospective, here's a video from one of the most fun nights ever!!! We were on tour with The Fray, and it was awesome. I'll post more of my favorites soon...and then some new videos, from the recent tour! Thanks for watching!!! :)))

2012-11-12 00:09:50 (18 comments, 9 reshares, 52 +1s)

Testing out the video share feature on the YouTube app! I know...it's taken me this long...yes, ok, I'm behind...well consider me all caught up! ;) Maybe I'll post some of my YouTube videos from the past several years. Would be fun to share them with you guys on G+. And I think you need more good music on here. Just sayin.

Can't believe it was over a year ago that I recorded this song! Been playing it a lot on the EU tour. Also can't believe that the EU tour is nearly over. I have lots of footage to edit together into something interesting. Will do ASAP.

I hope you enjoy the videos I'll be posting in the coming days...thanks for watching!!!

Xoxox
Terra

2012-11-11 23:19:16 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 26 +1s)

I led my very first workshop today...Singing From The Heart. Was amazing. Four beautiful singers transformed before my eyes, opened up and communicated with their voices. It was such a rewarding, fun experience, sharing some of the things I know about communicating with an audience, from an authentic place....and lots of other stuff, too....Might just have to do it again!!!

2012-11-11 23:16:22 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 26 +1s)

In Italy? Need a makeup artist? I have an amazing one for you! Here we are at last night's show in Treviso. And here's her card, too, in case you are in need of looking awesome!
:)

2012-11-10 14:00:41 (7 comments, 3 reshares, 35 +1s)

Treviso. Beautiful.

2012-11-10 13:58:31 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 30 +1s)

A piece of the street from the year 400, in Treviso....can't imagine walking around when everything looked like this. Time travel would be fun at times like this....

2012-11-09 19:42:55 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

Selecting the perfect signature for something very special!!!

2012-11-09 19:24:41 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

Spent the afternoon talking about awesome stuff with awesome people...involving glasses! These are just prototypes at the moment, but come March 2013, they're mine! ;)
I have some really cool stuff to announce soon. Again, involving glasses. Of the sun-blocking type. Can't wait to share with you guys!!! Hopefully in time for the holiday gift-giving season...cos I found something very special at La Dolce Vita, in Italia! :)))))

2012-11-08 23:43:10 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

I can hardly keep my eyes open after a great night in Padova. I love playing in Italy. And I'll love sleeping in tomorrow....a day off. Finally!!! We're going to find something fun to do...maybe Venezia. Love that city! It takes my breath away.

2012-11-08 15:41:05 (3 comments, 3 reshares, 17 +1s)

Good reminder for all of us -- just because something appears to be "natural," doesn't mean that it IS natural. Lots of big companies don't want you to know what's in the food you eat, and have brands specifically designed to masquerade as healthy, natural, organic, etc. We need to educate ourselves so we're not willing pawns in their capitalist game. Fill us with inexpensive, low-quality ingredients, and oh! Look at that! We need medication now, too! Good thing the same money controls all of it. It's like one-stop shopping. Sell harmful food, keep us sick, sell meds, keep us sick, sell more harmful food, sell meds to "fix" the terrible side effects of the meds we're already taking....and on and on and on....time to jump off this ride!!! Treat your body as your most prized possession. Your health is more valuable than ANYTHING else...just ask a sick person. You... more »

2012-11-08 12:58:46 (14 comments, 1 reshares, 60 +1s)

It's true that I have been wearing the same thing every freaking night, on this tour. I think it's time to burn these clothes, as soon as I get back to the US....looking forward to exploring my closet. After 2 months of the same thing, all the old clothes will feel new again! ;)

2012-11-08 12:53:07 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 37 +1s)

Heading to Padova! Can't wait to play Fishmarket tonight. Only three more shows on the tour. Not sure if/when I'll tour like this again, so I'm trying to enjoy every minute of it. Or at least be present for every minute of it. Here, and now, not somewhere in the future or somewhere in the past. Just living in this moment.

2012-11-08 01:14:26 (10 comments, 1 reshares, 18 +1s)

Sorry I forgot to post during the last few days. It was hectic and crazy and involved 8-hour overnight drives from Glasgow to Bristol, a flight to Pisa, and another drive to play Bologna the same night. When I say I'm fried from this tour, I am not exaggerating. It's the hardest job I've ever done. Also very rewarding, and the shows have been awesome, but 30 dates in 51/2 weeks means no room for error. And we've had some major errors. Wow. I'll explain more later. Sleep time. Grateful for the people on my team who are helping to sort out the messes, and making this tour a success, in spite of all kinds of little setbacks.

I hope you guys are doing well!!!!
Xo
Terra

2012-11-08 01:09:21 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)

Tonight's venue, Salumeria Della Musica, in Milan. Awesome!!!

2012-11-03 14:38:17 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 42 +1s)

Beautiful clouds en route to Doncaster, for tonight's sold-out show! Can't wait!! Such a beautiful day, too! Wow.

2012-10-30 11:29:10 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 31 +1s)

Shoreditch is looking lovely!!
I <3 London.

2012-10-30 11:12:28 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 14 +1s)

I'm Cancer, cusp of Gemini. Anyone over here wanna fall in love and get married? Was thinking I might want to stay in London. Prefer Shoreditch, open to other options. Come see me at Merch table, after tonight's show, if interested.

;))

2012-10-28 09:23:09 (7 comments, 2 reshares, 47 +1s)

A little tiny bit of a song, from the side of the stage, last night, in Switzerland!

2012-10-28 00:14:48 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 51 +1s)

I gotta say...the iPhone app for G+ is kicking Facebook's ass. So quick and easy, and it looks great and actually functions as it's intended to. And it doesn't cost anything to post things that people will actually see.....sorry I've been less active on here lately. That's going to change now. Xoxox

2012-10-28 00:11:13 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 64 +1s)

Thank you, Cressier, for a wonderful night at the Seul en Scene festival! I love playing beautiful venues in Switzerland. Love this country. Now I'll get a few hours sleep before I head over to the UK! I'm exhausted, but I love it.
Xo
Terra

2012-10-27 07:03:21 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Last night my dog/best friend/child Elliott was briefly lost, in LA. I'm on tour in Europe at the moment, and the phone call was one of the worst I've ever received. Luckily he was found by some great people, who bought him organic dog treats and took great care of him, and they called and left a message on my voice mail. I was able to connect them with my friend who is watching him while I'm away, and he's back at home, safe and sound. So grateful for his safe return. Just wanted to share that. Puts everything into perspective for me this morning. Nothing else matters when faced with the possibility of losing a loved one.

2012-10-27 07:02:41 (16 comments, 5 reshares, 41 +1s)

Last night my dog/best friend/child Elliott was briefly lost, in LA. I'm on tour in Europe at the moment, and the phone call was one of the worst I've ever received. Luckily he was found by some great people, who bought him organic dog treats and took great care of him, and they called and left a message on my voice mail. I was able to connect them with my friend who is watching him while I'm away, and he's back at home, safe and sound. So grateful for his safe return. Just wanted to share that. Puts everything into perspective for me this morning. Nothing else matters when faced with the possibility of losing a loved one.

2012-10-26 18:29:49 (12 comments, 2 reshares, 9 +1s)

LONDON!

Want free tickets to my show at The GARAGE on 30 October?
I've been given a big guest list,cos it's a big venue, and I would LOVE to fill it with friendly faces.

Please let me know if you would like to be my guest.
Space is limited, and I'll take as many names as I can, til the list is full, so RSVP sooner rather than later, if you're interested!
xo
Terra

2012-10-15 22:04:47 (8 comments, 5 reshares, 26 +1s)

Another new video! Cover of a couple cool songs...."Candy" by Robbie Wiliams & "The A Team" by Ed Sheeran. I hope you like it :)

THIS WEEK'S TOUR DATES: 

16 October STUTTGART, DE
17 October KÖLN, DE
18 October HAMBURG, DE
19 October BERLIN, DE 
20 October WIESBADEN, DE
21 October MÜNCHEN, DE

Details & ticket info: http://terranaomi.com/tour

http://youtu.be/nln-0hBuu4Q