YOUNG MGMT

Chris is officially on his last day of touring with Strange Talk, and I miss him terribly. Only 24 more hours until I get to tie him down and force him to pick napkin colors. Muahahaha

So, I've mentioned it through twitter, but have yet to brag fully about my amazing Fiancé starting his own management company, YOUNG MGMT. I knew this time would come at some point and I'm happy it's sooner rather than later. You know when you see someone totally in their element, like they're really in the zone and killing it? Well, that's what I see when I watch my man in management mode. He's so passionate about all things music and he's the kind of person who see's what he wants and does everything in his power to get it... Not to mention it's kinda hot watching him talk business. Love you baby!

Anyway, my love has recently added a new act to his roster, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, as well as a new website, courtesy of his loving future wifey ;)

Follow YOUNG MGMT on Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date on his adventures!

Now back to seating arrangements!

xx D

The do everything girl

I once had someone tell me "I've got to hand it to you, you've always got some sort of a job"

Thinking back on it now, it was a pretty back handed comment. However, at the time I was (and still am) very proud of my ability to find a job... whatever it may be. Of course I would rather be consistently booking dance/choreography jobs, but wouldn't we all? Any young artist knows that you can't always rely solely on your art to provide for you, sometimes you need to find an extra gig here and there. I've tried my hand at quite a few jobs over the years because I refuse to settle down and give up on my art to sit in an office 5 days a week with only 2 weeks vacation time. No way, not this girl!

D's extensive random job list:

Receptionist at a Pilates studio

Office assistant at a flameproofing shop

Cashier at a cafe

Mannequin model

Hostess

Dance stylist for a dance studio photographer

Home organizer (ok that was only a couple of times)

Waitress

Telemarketer for a travel company (that I'm starting to think may not have been legit)

Dog walker

Sales associate

Personal assisting.

Of course seeing this list inspires me to push even harder in promoting myself as an artist, but i'll be honest in saying, I still hold a lot of pride in my ability to swallow my pride to get the job done. Pointe shoes don't pay for themselves you know.

What random jobs have you taken to keep busy and support your art?

xx D