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August 6, 2009 - Thursday 

A couple weeks ago my good friend Halloran, from FM 94.9, called me up to come have breakfast with him and an old friend in La Jolla. I had nothing better to do, so I headed down for some food and convo. What I didnt know, was that Will Ferrell was also having breakfast at the same spot. I parked a couple blocks away, and was walking towards the cafe, when I noticed a guy in front of me with a couple kids. I did a double take when I realized who it was. ‘I gotta have more cowbell!’. 

*Note: I dont know if anyone ever noticed, where it lists the musician credits on ‘Hello..x’  Next to my name it reads: Lead Vocals, Guitar and Cowbell. My label had sent me the text, pre printing, to be approved. I took it upon myself to add that one in there. No one from the label noticed it, and for the record, there is no cowbell on the record. At least I dont think there is...that Karl Brazil is a sneaky little man of mystery. 

Back to the story. So while at breakfast, my friend Hal kept saying, ‘You gotta go talk to Will Ferrell, get a photo!’ (I had my new G10 too). I really hate being that girl, bothering someone on a nice normal day...but then I thought, what the heck!? What have I got to loose!? Its freaking Will Farrell. The funniest man on earth! So I casually walked over to him, introduced myself, and shot the shit. He was very nice. I asked for a photo, he said he normally would but doesnt when his kids are around. Totally understandable. I told him he was awesome, AWESOME! That I was a big fan, and that I had just downloaded the show “Eastbound & Down’ , which he is an executive producer on. In all honestly, I had only watched one episode at that point, but it was really funny. 

Well, now on the plane to DC, I have watched the next 4 episodes of Season One. It’s one of the funniest, most entertaining series I’ve seen in a long time. Its like Anchorman, but funnier, dirtier, over the top, amazing. I love how the charachters stutter, grammatically incorrect left and right, Kenny Powers, the mullet, the MGD. Wow. If you havent checked it out, and you love Will Farrell, you should. He even makes a cameo. 

..........fast forward. 

I am now on the flight from DC to London. Happily upgraded, and having a nice glass of a lovely Argentinian 2007 Malbec. Listening to the lovely Zee Avi. I am currently, since last night, obsessed with her song ‘Monte’. Its absoulutely breathtaking. It sometimes amazes me, how a song I’ve heard ‘in passing’ a thousand times, suddenly hits me right where it counts. Its on repeat. Im deep in it. I love when this happens. Im putting it on repeat for this whole journal entry. 

So far this trip has been going smoothly. Though, I couldnt find my favorite sports bra this morning. But, if that is the only thing that didnt go my way today, I am ok with that :) My dad took me to the airport(Love Dad), I brought leftovers of grilled tempeh, farmers market local corn on the cob and locally grown sauteed kale with me for lunch. The flight from SD to DC, they let me carry on my guitar, a Gibson 1968 J45 - I dont like to check her, even if she is packed and padded inside a proper flight case. Thank you United. And even after walking 18 miles through the Washington Dulles International airport from one terminal to another, I was greeted with an upgrade to business class :) I even have a special Vegan option coming. 

*Note: My dinner looked like mush, a rice of some sort, with peas and corn in it, but I loved every second if it! I did, for reals. 

Im pretty stoked though. All perks aside. I havent been to England since i recorded Hello..x in ‘07. And I am gonna get to spend some time in Cornwall, which is near the water, which is where I am most happy. I get to see my friend DJ Samo and my other friend Neil Halstead. I brought a wetsuit, we are going surfing :) Ive got Matty D, bass extrodainaire rolling with me, and my friend Freddie, the danish delight, on drums. We had a couple days of really great rehearsals in LA. Laughing, playing songs, laughing,  laughing, laughing, mapping out our plan...***see diagram below that Matty drew up. So techy. It was awesome. We are gonna have so much fun. Im excited to play some music again. Its been awhile.

 



Though this trip is short, 2 weeks total, we will visit the sea (Newquay, St. Agnes, Falmouth), the city (London), Portugal, and back to London to visit all my friends at the studio in Kensaltown. London definitely holds a special place in my heart, its the only place I’ve ever been to that made me forget about wanting to get back to San Diego. 

All in all, this trip is about having fun, doing what we all love, which is playing music. Bringing the music to a new place where its never been, live at least. Meeting new frieds, reuniting with old friends. Walking familiar streets and through parks. Taking the tube (I brought my Oyster Card, heck ya I did!). I feel like Ive accomplished and grown so much since the last time I was here....I have a feeling, I will do a lot of much needed reflecting. Sometimes I feel like there is so much going on at home. I hardly have a minute to myself. I have the most amazing group of friends, and growing by the minute. And while I am truly blessed, there are days in the last couple months, when I stop and think, when is the last time I just stayed in? When is the last time there wasnt something to do? There is always something going on! But I cant complain. Such is my life, and its so much fun. And while im having a hard time trying to figure out what inspires me, so I can write some songs, I have made peace with the fact that this time in my life is all about living, and experiencing. Taking it all in. Gathering, storing, noting. Im ok with that. Always in the back of my mind, I know the next record will come, and it will be great. But until Im feeling it, I cant go there. Id rather it be awesome though and worth the wait, then forced and crappy. Im in no rush though, Im doing just fine. 

Alrighty, well on that note, Im gonna try to sleep a bit...I will leave you with this...

In the words of Zee Avi, 

‘Lifes too short...let the day take you by the hand...’

I couldnt agree more :) 

Mucho love, 

Tristan






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July 27, 2009 - Monday 

Current mood:  blissful
Category: Blogging
Lately it seems like everything has been last minute, or perfectly accordingly.
A series of events, when left to their own devices, coming together beautifully.
Meant to be, in the moment.
Perfectly present. (as my friend kelly reminds me)
I woke up to a text message from my good pal Megan.
She's been on tour with Snoop Dog, Slightly Stoopid, Stephen Marley and Mickey Avalon for the last week...they played last night in SD and she was supposed to fly out early this AM.
I was bummed I would not get to see her, as I was taking part in a sweet photo shoot for Matuse Westsuits...
But, as fate would have it...her flight got cancelled.
I went and scooped her up at the airport, her first time in SD, we went straight to the beach.
The water is like a bath tub right now, waves are big, people are bronzin..life is beautiful.
I decided on whim, it was about time to make use of that community BBQ and pool in my neighborhood, and throw an impromptu last minute gathering.
I Invited some pals over, and we did just that...
What a beautiful night for a little get together.
SD is in its prime this time of year.
The breeze is calm, the nights are warm, the moon is out, everything a glow.
One thing led to another and somehow I got all fired up on Burning Man,
I bought my ticket tonight and there is no looking back.
Im fully committed.
Someone said to me recently:
We as humans, 'Dwell in the past, we dwell in the future, we make excuses..."
Making excuses is easy, being ruled by the past is pointless and being ruled by the future, useless.
There's no time like the now.
I want to walk on the fine line, I want to be the fine line.
My brother has been a regular attendee of Burning Man for the past many years..
I'm excited to join him, among the many others that flock to the desert, for this week of giving, giving & more giving.
It's gonna be epic.
I realized that I always put off going, perhaps I never had the desire to go, maybe I was scared, intimidated. I thought, 'I am not the type to go run around naked, with tassles on my boobs, with fur, on drugs..' I had this idea of what I thought it was...but its really just that, an idea.
Life is what you make of it. I can assume this experience is gonna be anything I want it to be. And it probably will be. But I feel like I'm settling into a place, where this is no before, there is no after...there is just open arms, open heart, open mind, good intentions and really, you can make your experience in this life, whatever you want it to be. Its all there for the taking. However which way you want it.
Tonight I felt it. I signed up for an amazing experience.
I'm excited to say, that I'm living for the now.
Loving everyone that comes my way.
Stoked to share it with you...
Be fun, come undone.
Tp
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July 3, 2009 - Friday 

Current mood:spazzy
I've come to the conclusion that I shouldn't be held responsible for getting anything substantial accomplished during the months of June, July and August. 

I cant remember the last time I was home during the summer, its been over 5 years...

Last year I was on a radio promo tour, the year before making a record in London, the year before...tour, tour, tour, tour.

I'm not complaining though. Lifes been real sweet to me so far.

Lately, I've been stuck in the house, the clouds are in full effect, and I've got a tattoo on the heal. 

Haven't been able to surf yet, but Im thinking this weekend. 

Ive been writing, but I've encountered something I've never experienced before: 

Im super inspired, but I cant finish a song for the life of me. 

Lyrics... phrases, words, syllables, rhyming, timing, blah blah...too much of it. 

You should see my desk top and my desk desk. Covered in words. 

I cant seem to say what I'm feeling! Gasp. 

Ive got some calls out to the universe, hopefully Ill hear back soon...

In the mean time, I'm in no rush and neither seems to be my tattoo that is healing. 

Which reminds me, that it reminds me, to find and follow the good path.

Hoping you're on to something good, 

Tristan




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The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life
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June 25, 2009 - Thursday 
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June 20, 2009 - Saturday 
From time to time, I trip out on the fact that I never completed college. I mean I went to community college for a couple years, but like all my other peers who had no idea what they wanted to do with their lives at 19, I was studying business communication. I thought I might like to be a rep for a surf company, that way I could be creative, yet still be social, remain in the surf scene that I grew up in, all while holding down a good job, with a steady income. It was a safe bet. Then music came along, and changed everything. 

Ill never forget my parents pulling me aside, after one of my first shows at the Belly Up Tavern, and saying, "We think you should go play music, this seems to make you really happy, you can always go back to college if doesn't work out". I was psyched, and confused. Was this some sort of reverse psychology move? I was cautious and didn't want to seem to enthusiastic just yet. I enrolled in some music classes, guitar and vocal lessons. The guitar course was a nightmare, I already knew too much, one day the teacher said to me, after failing the last 3 quizzes, 'You're like trying to teach english to someone who already knows the slang'. I quickly dropped that class. I did however, last a bit longer with the vocal lessons, I recall being really shy and nervous singing in front of my other classmates... I completed the course and began seeing the teacher privately. That was the extent of my college experience. 

I've always been someone who leaps before they look, into the unknown. When shit doesn't makes sense, when it seems impossible, I go. If i want it, if it feels right in my heart, I'll figure it out when I get there. I put the energy out there, trust that the universe will guide me, it always has. It's when I start doubting, questioning, thinking, planning, expecting too much, that everything goes awry. These last couple months, have been a whole new chapter of life; Follow your heart, open your eyes. Lead with compassion, trust in love. Forgive those who have trespassed against you. Move forward. I'm more humble these days, not so afraid to make mistakes, more excited to learn from them. More open to meeting new people, trying new things, and generally having a "Oh fuck it, why not?!' attitude toward life. I've never been happier. I am alive. Enlightened. Awake, constantly cultivating mindfulness.

As I write this, I think about all the events over the last couple months that lead up to this very moment right here. I've been in transition. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, something said, nope, don't settle just yet. You've more work to do, keep moving. 

With the passing of the winter months, I shed my scales. I Followed my heart, and shimmied into spring. Lighter, stronger, youthful. Like a child, staring up into the sky, seeking guidance from something greater. Reminded once again, that I am a student of this life, for life. I patiently awaited for something to happen, yet in my heart, I knew the only thing I needed to be doing was living. Eventually, I found my way into a deeper sort of meditation and awareness. Its something I cant really explain, like how you can hear the wind and feel the wind, but you cant 'see' the wind. Yet, you still know its there and you still believe. Slowly, the process began. First came, awareness, the 'Ah-ha!' moment, then came forgiveness, unblocking the paths of the past, finding closure, moving forward more freely. Next came envisioning positivity, opening up my heart, and breathing new life. Once that happened, the party started. And it hasn't stopped since. 

I know this is pretty vague, and may be hard to follow. It makes sense in my head though. 

Basically. I just let go. Of everything. 

In the past couple months, I have really been living it up. Spending time at home, being a 27 year old. Visiting with friends, family. Surfing, practicing Yoga. Taking a trip to Bali. I've met more new friends in the last couple months than I ever have in my entire life, amazing, inspiring, beautiful people. For some reason, in the past, I was always closed off, afraid to make new friends, I wanted to remain in my little bubble. I was open on some levels, but closed off, guarded, skeptical in others.  Boy was I missing out. All that new energy has brought about amazing opportunities and new found inspirations. It amazes me, the second I put myself out on a limb, and trusted that the good would find its way to me. Everything just fell into my lap. There is no reason for suffering in this life, and life is too short to spend time cultivating negative energy. 

Letting go,  essentially, got me to Bali. And this trip is just another little snap shot, on this never ending path. I am so thankful I got to come here, I have truly been  blessed. I've met so many amazing people. Inspiring, driven, motivated people. I am learning to love and for maybe once in my life, really allowing myself to be loved fully with no expectations. It is a beautiful thing, and this is a beautiful place. So naturally, of coarse it would be happening here.

All in all, I cannot say enough good things about Bali. The people are amazing, maybe the most kind I've ever encountered. The culture, beautiful beyond belief. People here smile and wave all day long.  Everything is sooo cheap. You can ride a scooter almost anywhere, and a cab is hardly ever more than $2.  You can go to a different restaurant every night, and eat every different kind of food. 5 bucks will buy you your own umbrella on the beach, 2 rounds of Bintangs for you and your mates and fresh coconut water, straight out of the coconut! I've surfed world class waves, seen amazing sunsets, done some serious shopping, held a sea snake, seen a monkey, done pilates and yoga in an open air studio surrounded by rice patties. Ridden all over town on the back of a scooter, laughing and screaming at the top of my lungs (you should see the driving over here). Ive stayed out all night dancing till the sun came up. I had a holistic healer come to our villa, he aligns and adjusts your entire being and gives you an intense massage over the coarse of 2 hours, for $30! (seriously, I've never had my neck cracked till now, and it was intense!). I've visited sea temples, sang songs to balinese men buried in the sand and also to a full house of old friends and new. Walked on black sand and white sand, swam in crystal clear waters. Tomorrow, Im getting another tattoo, yes its true.  I've been here for almost 3 weeks, I could stay forever. In 2 days I will fly back to California. With a suitcase full of fond memories..(and maybe some new clothes, a couple custom purses, and some sand...hehe).and a mind full of new song ideas. When I look back, this has been one of the best trips I have ever taken. I wish they had more music venues, so I could come tour here. I suppose Singapore, and Australia are both close by, so we will have to work on that ;)

Until then, I hope this finds you happy, healthy, smiling and thankful. 
May lots of love surround you and thanks for reading this long ass entry! 

See ya on the state side, over and out - 

Xx Tp



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May 31, 2009 - Sunday 
Stormy Sundays....

Its been non-stop May gray since I cant even remember when...
Ive been in a whirlwind, since then too..I cant remember....
I dont know where this month has gone, but it has been a good one :) 

Thank you kind souls for all your lovely birthday wishes..
27 was like no other...In fact, it was probably the best birthday since 23. 
No Lie. 

Highlights: 

I took my first wetsuit-less surf of the summer and I threw the most killer birthday party ever. Everyone I knew came; old friends, new friends, yoga instructors, family, parents, mentors, neighbors..it was insane. It was the best birthday wish ever, seeing all my friends from over the years, gathered in once place, all finally meeting, connecting, laughing, cheers-ing, photographing, having a blast. I couldnt have asked for anything more :) 

I am now off to Bali for 3 weeks, to surf, eat coconuts, multiply my freckles and smile. 
I am bringing my computer and a guitar, so I wont be totally disconnected, but dont expect to hear from me too much. 

I cant wait to decompress, write some tunes, roll around in the sand...and experience the awesomeness that is this magical part of Indonesia. 

Thanks for all your support, your love, kindness, and gratitude :) 

I do apologize for not being on here as much as I used to, these days. I am really living it up, in the moment, having so much fun, being the sassy 27 year old that I am.... It feels like it did when I played music for fun, before it was professional, before record deals, and touring...Its organic, at its own pace, undemanding... flowing. 

Im more inspired than ever, I've so much positivity around me...I want to share it with all you, so I'm sending it out into the universe, to you, wherever you may be, whatever you may be doing, or experiencing. Whatever challangers or hardships you may be facing. May the force be with you, may the light shine bright, may feelings of love find their way into your heart, and a smile to your face. 

Life is short, and times may be tough, we are in this together, love is free, happiness is free, all the lessons we are to learn are right there in front of us. Soak it up, soak it in. Ill be thinking of you all, as my journey continues.. and I will leave you with this:


Twelve Rules for Being Human

Star Dance 

1. You will receive a body. 
You may like it or hate it, but it will be yours the entire period.

2. You will learn lessons. 
You are enrolled in a full-time informal school called Life. Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or think them irrelevant and stupid.

3. There are no mistakes, only lessons.
Growth is a process of trial and error: experimentation. The "failed" experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiments that ultimately "work."

4. A lesson is repeated until learned. 
A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can then go on to the next lesson. 

5. Learning lessons does not end. 
There is no part of life that does not contain its lessons. If you are alive, there are lessons to be learned.

6. "There" is no better than "here." 
When your "there" has become a "here," you will simply obtain another "there" that will again look better than "here."

7. Others are merely mirrors of you. 
You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects something you love or hate about yourself.

8. What you make of your life is up to you. 
You have all the tools and resources you need. What you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours.

9. Life is exactly what you think it is. 
You create a life that matches your beliefs and expectations.

10. Your answers lie inside you. 
The answers to life's questions lie inside you. All you need to do is look, listen, and trust.

11. You will forget all this.

12. You can remember it whenever you want.

A little something I read on a friends fridge, which I wanted to photo copy and staple to my forehead :) 

Lotsa love, and smoooochies to you!!!!! 

XOXOO 

Tp













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May 1, 2009 - Friday 


On Sunday at 6pm PST, I am gonna be a guest DJ on FM 94.9 San Diego's -Coup d'etat show. 


I will be playing some of my favorite tunes right now and chattin' it up with my favo-rito DJ ever Halloran! 


If you dont live here in San Diego, but have an iPhone, you can download the 94.9 app and listen in directly on your iPhone :) 


If you dont have either...the playlist will be uploaded after and you can check out all the songs :) 


For more more info  - Click here: FM 94.9 Coup d'Etat


See you then!!!! 


xx T

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May 1, 2009 - Friday 
On May 15th, I will be performing at a special event to help raise money for Alzheimers disease. I am honored to have been asked to provide the music for this event, as our community comes together for this special evening to help raise money for the San Diego Alzheimer's Association. There is gonna be a sweet auction happening..think: food, gifts and getaway's! I will also be auctioning off a signed guitar!!!


For more info on the event and how to purchase tickets, you can visit: San Diego Alzheimer's Association and also check out my special acoustic version of 'Hello' from my interview with the amazing Susan Taylor at the NBC studios in down town San Diego :) 


OUR BRIGHT FUTURE ON NBC.COM


Lotsa bright, bright love your way,


TP xx

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April 8, 2009 - Wednesday 

Current mood:  blessed
Hello my little spacers,

Hope this finds you having a lovely afternoon....
I just got back from some 12 o'clock yoga.
Had an Acai smoothie, am about to jump in the shower and be off to Los Angeles!
I have my 2nd show of my residency, at the Hotel Cafe tonight (www.hotelcafe.com)
Im looking forward to it! I will be having the lovely Frederick Bokkenheuser joining me tonight on the Cajon/Percussion. Im pretty excited about it....

I met Frederick aka.. the 'goddless dane', amazing drummer, tour manager, keeper of George S. Ausage....when I went to Philly and NYC a couple months ago to visit my friends Greg Laswell & Anya Marina out of on the road. Never have a met someone so enthusiastic about music and life :)

I too am feeling enthusiastic about music and excited for life these days..

I took my mom to see Leonard Cohen last night at the Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego. WOW. Holy Cow. If you can catch him on this current tour he is on, I highly recommend it. He is responsible for writing many famous songs, 'Suzanne' made famous by Judy Collins and 'Hallelujah' most made famous by the late, great, Jeff Buckley. What an amazing human. What a golden voice. I think he is somewhere around 74, but skips around stage like he was 25, and sings better live than most singers I have ever seen live, ever. EVER. If you cant catch him live, he has a new 'Live in London' CD available on Itunes, which is pretty much exactly the show I saw last night :) Nothing short of amazing... though seeing him 5th row, live...is quite an experience. It gives me chills just thinking about it...

Watching the show last night, took me back to when I too played that very same stage at Copley Symphony Hall...I was on tour with Jason Mraz and James Blunt. It was an amazing night. I remember I played my Taylor T5 for the first time that night, the sound was full, warm, buttery...My grandma was in the audience, Jason and I were together...It was a special night in San Diego for sure. Memories like that def. make me feel warm and fuzzy inside. They make me feel alive. They make me want to love. And sing. And just let it out...all those things inside of me, that I sometimes forget to make note of..That i let pass. Sometimes my mind feels like a freeway, and the cars are passing, and Im trying to look at everyone, trying to connect...and its impossible, and it gets overwhelming. And ADD kicks in...and I loose focus, and i loose track...and then moments like last night, take me back, and i remember, and it all comes rushing back...That life is about living. Being kind, thankful, gracious. Laughing, loving, learning. Smiling, letting go, loosing yourself, ...and when you surface for air, with the blood rushing through your veins, the anticipation, the anxiety...Nature has its way of cooling us down, and puts things in focus....Thats its not really that hard...Not hard at all...And not supposed to be hard.

Take care of yourself and love your neighbors.
Channel the positive and happiness.
Live and love, and let life love you back every once in a while....

Its so beautiful and easy really..

I love you all, I cant wait for tonight :) Until then,

Big hugs and love and love love love,

Tristan
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April 4, 2009 - Saturday 

Current mood:  cooky/wacky
Category: Music
TRISTAN PRETTYMAN, a big time singer/songwriter from Southern California, joins the dudes! Signed to Virgin Records, her sweet sounds have captivated countless fans across the country, with hits including “Love, Love, Love,” “Echo,” “Shy That Way,” with Jason Mraz and “Madly,” which recently landed on the soundtrack to the hit film “He’s Just Not That Into You.” Tristan talks about breaking in, career highlights (a duet with Cat Stevens,) and growing up in SoCal. Also featured is a song by Tamarama, plus so much more on the PODCAST IN YOUR FACE.

Friend us on FaceBook: Type in “Podcast In Your Face” & Find us on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pcastinyourface

Check it out online:
http://rickandnob.podbean.com
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