Six years ago, I asked you to be my boyfriend. Two years ago, you proposed to me. One year ago, I became your wife. Besides the fact that I can't fathom how time keeps passing by, I can't believe we got through this year.
We both won't sugarcoat it: being in a different state away from home this year really, really sucks. We both miss our friends, family, financial and mental stability, everything. I'm really glad I've had you through it all because I really don't think I could have done this alone. You work such a stressful job every single day to keep us afloat while I'm in school, you handle the chores I can never keep up, and despite all of this you still try to find little ways to cheer me up, even if we can't really afford anything nice, even if the world is crushing you down, even if you feel like you can't do it anymore. I keep trying to return that kindness you've given to me time and time again. I know I don't give nearly enough to compensate, but I promise that I will never stop trying. You deserve the world and so much more.
I cannot thank you enough for the selflessness you show every single day. You've proven to me time and time again that you will keep those vows we spoke one year ago today. I never doubted you. I never will. You are my best friend, my soulmate, my rock, my one and only, & my husband. I can't wait to move back to our little village, our home, with all of our friends and family beside us to make this second year together worth all the sacrifices you made for us.
Kyle, I love you so much. Happy 1st Anniversary. 🤍
WANNA COME SEE ME PERFORM IRL??? NOW YOU CAN!! i'm flying down to atlanta this weekend to perform a live set irl for the FIRST TIME at FWA!! come support some insanely talented folks including yours truly @ 4:30pm a week from today!! i hope to see you there!! 🤍
chrysalis comes out at midnight tonight! this album was made over the span of my sophomore & junior years of college. in this time i played SO much dungeons and dragons, dyed my hair blue, got engaged in the uk to my husband kyle, and met @thanksfortheflowers_ for the first time in real life after being friends for 8 years. it changed so much of my life because i finally stopped being scared of exploring new ways to make music and enjoy life. jack, tildy, flora: thank you for everything. i miss you all so much. we will come visit soon! 🤍
special thanks to @midnightdriftmusic , who i reconnected with at the end of this album's production cycle and who balanced and released my album tracks. i am so excited to keep working on music with you for years to come. 🤍
this song was written very recently, so it is not on my next album, but i wanted to share it as well. it's called "slow motion". performed at @wanderberkshires hosted by @alwaysseeingrainbows .
a chrysalis is a hard case that covers a moth or butterfly before it becomes an adult insect with wings. when i first got to college, i was stuck in my chrysalis unknowingly. i overworked myself for days on end to keep the grades i had in high school. i cared too much for others experiencing the trauma i did as a teen while they're my age. i ended up hurting others, and others hurt me.
but i made it to the light at the end of the tunnel. and when the war was over, i found my way back home.
i realize now that i am not broken - i am a butterfly sprouting her wings for the first time after being stuck in a chrysalis for much longer than she thought. and i am beautiful.
chrysalis is now available for pre-order on bandcamp and will release on all platforms march 27.
cover photos taken by my lovely husband kyle
cover photos' butterfly wings are drawn by @vivimire
drums, piano, & strings on "taught me well" by @midnightdriftmusic
mix & master of "to be loved" by @midnightdriftmusic
mix and master and drums and backup vocals on all other songs by @thanksfortheflowers_
performing at the berkshire singer showcase was such an incredible time. i met so many wonderful people and got to share my music with the world. i am forever grateful that in the one year i'm living here, i got to experience so much love. thank you @thealchemylab_berkshires for taking a chance on this michigan girl who loves to write and sing. 🤍
these are a few clips from the final showcase of me singing "taught me well" from my upcoming album "chrysalis". they had me perform twice because my guitar was in the way of me singing the first time. i had so much fun!! thank you!! ✨
can we get a little applause for the cello??? i got to chat with dodie's cello player katt after the show last night and she was so so so sweet!! so i wanted to post this incredibly sweet footage i got of her and dodie. keep making incredible music. 🤍
hi dodie. how do i describe how much you have changed my life? i started writing music ten years ago when i heard your songs on youtube. i just had learned ukulele and piano. i would have never gotten where i am without you. thank you so much. i'm so glad i can continue making art in a world where you exist to also contribute your beautiful craft in it. i'm glad you liked my dnd animatic. :)
this is a teaser of my new song "honest" - releasing in march on my next album "chrysalis". played exclusively at the berkshire singer showcase. i'm glad everyone liked it! :)
i wrote this song about how i wanted someone to change so badly, but they needed to do it themselves first #singersongwriter #originalsong #femaleproducer #indie #song #songs #singer #guitar #original #songwriter
