Lemonade Impromptu with Narelle Worboys and "New Friend"

https://youtu.be/uaCILbHFmUY

Somebody once said, "When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade." This evening when I found myself left with a lemon, I decided to put some coconut, banana, and pineapple with it and see how it tasted.

Cheers!
Narelle

@Songuine

#MyNewFriend

"Take the Stage, Mr Sage!" custom song

This custom song was written for Peter Sage for the commencement of his Millionaire Business School 2022 in Cyprus. https://youtube.com/shorts/DBMaT0THvDk

#NarelleCustomSongs

Lyrics:

[MouthTrumpet Fanfare]
Take the stage,
Mr Sage.
I am ready to change.
Opportunity welcomes me in.
Mindset lift,
Paradigm shift,
I know it's time to grow.
Let's go!

by Narelle Worboys

It's a Rap!!! SOCK IT, BUDDY! Punches Out Strong Message for Mental Health

Introducing SOCK IT, BUDDY! a custom song to celebrate Kiwi Thanksgiving this Labour Weekend.

 https://youtu.be/mF4-2CUjm6I

I hope this video will serve as a fun reminder for you and your family that your thoughts control your happiness and wellbeing. You have the power to change your thoughts, and that can change your life. #AsYouThinkSoYouAre #MentalHealthIsImportant

The poet and humourist in me have thoroughly enjoyed exploring the medium of rap. Rhyme-smithing was admirably modelled to me in my youth by the famous poet of light verse, American Ogden Nash. I have used one of his techniques to create a rhyme for 'ugly'. 

FUGLY is an original word coined for this rhetoric. I have been warned that my word has been heard spoken in coarse street lingo. That would be somebody else's coined word, somebody with a less elevated mindset. 

Here is the source of my word. The dictionary definition of FUG is the stuffy atmosphere of a poorly ventilated space; also a stuffy or malodorous emanation. I added the "ly" describer suffix, and voila! *fugly*, a word very useful in detailing the nature of unhealthy thought patterns. 

Blessing you to discover more of the power within you, in Jesus name.

Fiat lux!

Narelle

#MentalHealthAdvocate

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Spring is Springing, New Season Zinging

Spring is springing, and a new season zinging for me. I went for a zesty promenade in the gardens to mark the occasion.

What do you do when you spot a patch of bluebells? Here's what I did.

https://youtu.be/UDxygKmzAqA

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May you too discover Spring in your life.

Fiat lux.

Narelle

PS If you know why the imbedded video isn't displaying, please let me know!

Late Night Melody - voice and piano impromptu

https://youtu.be/IR-2B32Isu0

A little inspiration late at night (you get sleepy Narelle with no makeup or kind lighting, lol) resulted in an impromptu session at the piano. Here's a tiny clip of it. I really like it. Maybe I'll do something with it. What do you think?

Fiat lux.

Narelle

Song Snippet: Alpine Melody

While thinking alpine thoughts this week, I came up with this little melody. What do you think? Should I enlarge the thought and do something with it?

https://youtu.be/GkR80S7RDHE

#lovefreshmountainair
#fauxyodeller
#littleshepherdess

BOUTIQUE NARELLE: Hair Styling Tip

Want your braids to look thicker?

If you like the look of braids, but not how skinny your own braids turn out, here's a tip I learned from braiding expert Lilith Moon.

I know it looks like I've got a full head of hair, but actually I don't. My hair is very fine, but in its fluffy or curly state it looks bulky because of the volume created by the various waves and curls (so far I've counted three types of curl on my head). If I braided my hair firmly, the volume of the delicate curls would disappear under the pressure and the result would be skinny braids.

Lilith's braiding tutorials (sample here) showed me how to braid to below my chin, then holding the ends loosely and working from base to top, tug gently upward on each loop of the braid to spread out the bulk a little. Repeat as necessary until you've got the bulk you want without the ends pulling free, then secure the tail with a band. Voila! Plump braids!

Fiat lux!

Narelle

Custom Song: Farm Alarm

Creating "Farm Alarm" for Groundswell NZ's "Howl of a Protest"

A wee farm doggie started this song project. I saw her standing on the wheel of a tractor, snowy mountains in the background, howling at one end of her and wagging at the other. Her master had encouraged her to practice in preparation for a special town visit to protest unworkable legislation pressed upon farmers, growers, and trades service providers.

I thought, "I could do that. With a little coaching from her, I reckon I could howl like that."

I had less than three days before the event. I decided to test my system and see if I could write a song and upload a video of it within that short time.

I can't say I'll willingly put that kind of pressure on myself again, but my system handled it, I did what I set out to do, I had a lot of fun doing it, and it's been a great confidence booster.

As always, the costuming aspect was great fun. The Kiwi Stockman oilskin coat with comfortable brushed cotton lining is a treasure from my youth, the first expensive clothing item I bought for myself, age 16. On wet days, winter and summer, it kept my upper half dry on my paper delivery route. I recall the only alternative at that time was the thick and prickly Swanddri pullover wool bushshirt.

A few years later, my globetrotting sister brought the Australian Akubra hat home across the Tasman Sea for me. In those days before the internet, I would see Kiwis wearing this type of hat but didn't know where they bought them. Having a personal shopper offer to stuff her suitcase for me was a fabulous opportunity. 

Thus kitted out in my retro outdoor gear, with many happy memories of living on these beautiful islands, I sung my song for everyone who needs the land in order to survive and flourish. Which is everyone, right?

I hope you enjoy my little howler.

Fiat lux.

Narelle

https://youtu.be/9avDmigmYD4

"FARM ALARM"©
Lyrics by Narelle Worboys [Tune of Baa Baa Black Sheep]

[Howl]

Old MacDonald had a farm,
But it's been stolen. We're alarmed.
Thieves are locking up our land.
Regulations out of hand.
Growing food is being banned.
Howl a protest -- save our land.

[Howl]

Young MacDonald grew some fruit,
But pickers cannot pick the loot.
Ma MacDonald cannot shoot
Pigs and rabbits not so cute.
Rules of reason have been canned.
Howl a protest -- save our land.

[Howl]

Baa baa black sheep can't have wool
'Cause farming isn't workable.
Tradies cannot drive a ute --
Charge disaster down that route.
For our country we all stand.
Howl a protest -- save our land.

[Howl]

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