Hi Everyone,

Great news! My new song "Stronger Than You Think I Am" is competing on HOT 89.9's Battle of the Beats. For those that don't know HOT 89.9 is Ottawa's 1 hit music station. Many of the the songs that get regular airplay on HOT start off on their Battle of the Beats contest. The BOTB puts up two tracks head-to-head! Listeners vote for their favourite by texting their votes to '899899'*. The winner stays on for another night, up to five nights.

Lastnight, "Stronger Than You Think I Am" challenged "Disturbia" by Rihanna and won with 82% of the vote. Amazing! Thanks to everyone who voted.

Tonight, "Stronger Than You think I Am" faces off against "Give it to Me" by Madonna. This is going to be a tough one, so I will need all the help I can get.

Please tune in and vote. Listen Live online.
http://www.hot899.com/mediaplayer/mediaplayer.asp

The BOTB starts at 9pm Eastern Standard time.
*0.50 cents per text message. Standard text message charges apply

Thanks

Rachel

Prologue

1. Where did you take your default pic? In Aaron Mckenzie Frasers Studio, in Ottawa Canada, the world the universe etc etc.

2. What EXACTLY are you wearing right now?
Black sweat pants, a grey T-shirt, a hoodie and I've never looked hotter.

3. What is your current problem?
Well I just finished reading Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer and when I went to the book store to purchase a new book (Disgrace by J.M Coetzee) they didn't have it. So now I have no book to read and that kinda blows. I could probably think of a better problem but that's the first thing to come to mind. I'll come back to this one. Also... I'm thirsty and all the beverages are upstairs. Also.... I'm lazy.

4. What makes you most happy?
When I listen to a song that reflects exactly what I'm feeling, eating baked goods and big hugs.

5. What's the name of the song that you're listening to?
Before you cry.

Chapter 1:

1. Middle name:  Ann

2. Nickname(s): Rach, Pants, Rara, Battlestar.

3. Current location: My basement.

4. Eye color: Blue

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Chapter 2:

1. Do you live with your parents?
Sure do!

2. Do you get along with your parent(s)?
For the most part yes. They're good people.

3. Are your parents married/separated/divorced?
Married.

4. Do you have any Siblings?:
Nope.

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Chapter 3: Favourites

1. Ice Cream:  Mint Chocolate Chip!!!

2. Season: Not-Winter. does that count?

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Chapter 4: Do You..

1. Write on your hand: Only if I don't have a paper near by.

2. Call people back: Always. If someone takes time out of their day to dial my digits I'm happy to do the same.

3. Believe in love: Love is a dog from hell, that's what Bukowski told me. And yeah I guess so.

4. Sleep on a certain side of the bed?: Nahh I pretty much sleep right smack in the center with limbs going in every direction.


5. Have any bad habits?: I'm perfect. no umm..... I leave the top off the toothpaste I also chew on my thumb when I'm nervous/uncomfortable.

6. Any mental health issues?: I like to think I'm fairly sane.


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Chapter 5: Have You..

1. Broken a bone: Never.

2. Sprained stuff: probably, I used to fall alot.

3. Had physical therapy?: no

4. Gotten stitches: no

5. Taken painkillers?:  I carry a ziplock bag full of ibuprophene around with me at all times.

6. Gone SCUBA diving or snorkeling: no:(

7. Been stung by a bee: yes :(

8. Thrown up at the dentist: umm... no. Have you?

9. Sworn in front of your parents: Yes, I'm a foul mouthed child.

10. Had detention: Yes, what can I say... I'm a rebel.

11. Been sent to the principal's office: yes :(
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Chaper 6: Last..

1. Movie(s) you watched: Atonement... unfortunately I didn't dig it. But before that I watched Into the Wild which was pretty friggin' badass.

2. Person to text you: Em

3. Person you called: My dad to tell him I was going to the 24hr grocery store for cheesecake ingredients. I'm hardcore.

4. Person you hugged: Mom.

5. Person you tackled: Oh man... I definetely don't tackle enough people.period.

6. Thing you touched: my laptop?

7. Thing you ate: Frozen Yogourt.

8. Thing you drank: Cranberrie juice.

9. Thing you said: "G'night"


Man, that was fun.


respectfully, rachel

Hey Friends!! I hope you're all having a super cool 2008. I just wanted to give you all a little update on what I've been up to, and Hey! if you want to give me a little update on what you've been up to I'd love to hear it.

I've been working on some acoustic stuff. Also setting a up a little studio so I can make cute little videos to decorate my myspace page with.

I've got a new song that I'm going to put up on the old myspace page sometime around the spring which I'm really excited for so you should all be excited about it too because believe me... it's pretty exciting.

I'm still working on putting a band together. Once that's all sorted out I'm going to start touring so I can meet all of you in person and we can take our internet friendships to the next level.

I didn't really make a new years resolution this year. Well actually that's a lie, I kind of make the same resolution every year which is to be a good person. Kind of boring but whatever man... It's important. You guys should let me know what you came up with that way I can steal them from you... muahaha

well I think I'm going to bring this little blog to a close. I hope you all have a Gr8 2008. Talk to you soon!

buckets of respect, rachel

ps. You should all go see the movie Juno! It's one of my new favourites and Michael Cera is the cutest so you really can't go wrong!

hey everyone!! I just figured out how to make a facebook music page so if you feel up to the challenge I'd really appreciate it if you'd become one of my friends/fans... whatever they call it over there.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=16269155365

thanks!!

respectfully, rachel

Hi everyone,
I'm sick for the second time this winter and it blows, almost as hard as my nose... (that was lame, I sincerely apologize for that one) But in all honesty, it really does suck.
When I was in school I used to look forward to a case of the sniffles because it meant I got to cut class for the day and spend some quality time with  my dear friend Dr. Phil. Now that I've graduated it just makes that magical hour of motivation and self awareness uncomfortable and flemmy.

Well I think I'm going to take a nap. I've only got seven hours till Ellen is on.

I hope you all have a great day and watch out for the plague that is upon us!
Leave me some myspace love if you feel like it! I know it's pathetic but it really does make me feel 6846525924239879284 times better!

respectfully, rachel.

ps. I feel like we should start keeping track of how many times I mention Dr. Phil in these blogs. I'll try and slip him in as much as I can to keep you on you're toes. He's just that fantastic.

people make signs telling me how awsome I am.



Thanks Niickk Narcotics! You are the greatest!!!

respectfully and lovingly, rachel