Growing Pains

I am putting up this blog to thank all of you for adopting this perfectly imperfect starchild that is Natassja, and for giving me your attention and support in the amazingly selfless way that you have.

As everyone can see, I'm growing. With your encouragement and positive re-inforcement I am learning to take giant steps where yesterday I was taking baby steps. With your continued support I envision myself taking leaps and bounds into the future.

I am a songwriter/singer who may not have the polish or finesse of a more seasoned artist, but in my own inimitable way, I present my art to you the way a painter would his or her canvas: showing a perspective of the world that can only be seen through that artist's eyes, in the way that he or she sees it and paints it, purely.

So if the timbre of my voice does not resemble Mariah's or Whitney's, or if my tone doesn't have the warm sweet embrace like Sade's or Janet's, or if my pipes are not as strong and distinct like Erykah's or Ayo's, I do not want you to be disappointed... for it is important to note that I am only doing Natassja in only the way that Natassja can express herself musically. But as I grow I will become better at what I do on all fronts.

Because I have received nothing but love and encouragement from the most amazing pool of friends that I have been blessed with finding, this is not a complaint. It is the realization that my challenge will only become greater as I stretch my boundaries. So if you see me huddling a little closer to you at times or digging a little deeper, it's because I'm growing and with that growth comes growing pains... But having said that, I'm ready for the long haul, yes I am!

Thank you for the love.
~Natassja~