At this point I can finally say that my credit debt is under control and it feels so liberating! I was approved for a loan with my bank which consolidates all of my debt into one lump sum, and as one can imagine it is quite an amount to be paid off. Aside from the daunting length of time that is needed to pay off this loan I feel relieved that I can put all of this behind me with every passing day.
One thing that is strange is I am not as into tech-toy shopping as I was just a short time ago. Surfing online retailer sites has lost its appeal and I instantly grow bored within minutes. I believe this is a direct result of no longer having a credit card in my possession that can satisfy my need for instant gratification. Suddenly I am realizing that I am in need of something to focus on with the same energy and passion I have for my gadget addiction. Something in my heart says that this is the right moment to get back into my poetry writing and I need to do it fast.
For the past few days of YouTube surfing I rediscovered a Belgian-Italian vocal artist by the name of Lara Fabian. In my opinion she has got to be the most captivating and mesmerizing performer that I have seen in my lifetime. She graces every stage with a delicate humility and warm spirit which is supported by a powerful voice of boundless potential and melodic beauty. Every note that emanates from her lips is shaped with such deep emotion that in turn draws me under her spell. When I see her eyes I cannot help but feel that there is a sense of centeredness within her soul which allows her to be comfortable in her own skin as well as around everyone else. From her self-titled English language album I purchased in 2000 to her performances I am watching on YouTube, I must admit that I am falling in love all over again with her artistry and skill. For me, there are four songs that collectively sum up all that I relish about Lara's talent: Adagio, Broken Vow, A Piece of Sky (live) and Je T'aime. The most memorable footage I have seen of Lara is when she did a live performance of Je T'aime. After the start of the song the ENTIRE arena began singing the lyrics and Lara was immediately moved to tears. The fact that these devoted masses sang each lyric with just as much passion as Lara brought me to tears as I watched. Now that is a fitting example of euphoria if there ever was one!
Forgive my rant on Lara Fabian, but she has something to do with what I would like to accomplish with my poetry in the long term. Not only would I like to be a published poet showcased by Oprah and her book club, but I would also be honored to have Lara Fabian make one of my works into a song. It sounds like a far-fetched idea right now, but so did getting that Jetta just a couple years ago. Just writing about it right now is awakening a desire inside of me to work toward this goal...so if you all would excuse me, I have a poetry portfolio to work on!
TRENT
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