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City: Staten Island
State: New York
Country: US
Signup Date: 3/17/2005

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Monday, September 29, 2008 

Current mood:  electric
Category: Blogging
i am in copenhagen.
i am far away from anything familiar.
i call a tour bus my home.

and i am happy.

being out on the road with a group of people that i never knew two weeks ago, and playing solo, and just being so far from family and friends is very hard and scary. at first i was sad and lonesome. but i got used to everything after a few days. and jason and the band and crew are such kind souls and look after me. so i am not so alone as i thought i would be.

i think it is a good thing to do things that scare you, that push you.

so i was jogging today, and the air was cool and smelled so sweet and everything snapped into focus. how lucky i am. it is hard to get wrapped up in the wrong head space. ticket sales, cd sales, radio spins, will people only know me for my "sweater song"...all these fears and thoughts scramble through my brain often. but i live for the moments like today, where i realize how fortunate i am to be doing what i love. IN EUROPE nonetheless.

the show was amazing tonight. the people were so sweet and i felt a genuine connection, which furthered my glowing feeling.

i will leave you with some things i have learned on this tour so far

1 - the catering in european venues is AMAZING...any kind of cheese you could ask for...
2 - almost everyone speaks english and gets my jokes...for the most part.
3 - i can sleep for over 13 hours straight.
4 - the toilet paper is very rough over here, but they have bideys in every hotel room...i cant spell that word...biday? bidie? the toilet that shoots water up into your undercarriage. i normally would check how to spell something on google, but it is in danish and i can't figure out how to switch the settings to english...
5 - google changes languages on you but i forgive them.
6 - music means everything to me. trite, but true.
7 - being alone makes you grow up. even just a little bit.
8 - i can be off stage and in my pjs and ready for bed in under 10 minutes.
9 - parisians and italians look cool no matter what they do. fact.
10 - putting yourself in an intimidating situation forces you to step up. don't let your apprehension tie you down.

there. that's that. i love copenhagen. i love you all. thank you for reading. i hope i see some of you americans out at my BE OK TOUR this fall. i know the economy is in the pooper, but i promise 1,000 dollars worth of good times. maybe even more. definitely free hugs.

xoxo
ingrid
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jrl
Jade Lenier

 
i adore ingrid michaelson
and not just for her sweater song :)

and good for you for choosing to be grateful.
 
Posted by jrl on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 7:44 PM
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Jess

 
How could someone not fall for you music and your shining personnality ? Thanks again for the show in Paris. Love, Jess PS : come to Belgium anytime you want for more chocolate ;)
 
Posted by Jess on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 7:46 PM
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TERRY
Terry White

 
Glad to hear your tour is going great!! european food is always amazing thats were are the great chefs learn to cook. have a great tour and make sure that the guys keep you safe!!!
 
Posted by TERRY on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 7:47 PM
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it's just HEATHER
Heather Dantuma

 
lol
You crack me up.
I'm going to Denmark this winter, and now i have to worry about crappy toilet paper!

~Heather d
 
Posted by it's just HEATHER on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 7:47 PM
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treetimer

 
Hi Ingrid:
What an amazing trip, I'm so glad you've adapted. I think this is the first time you've made 10 points. I think that's a record. looking forward to seeing you in Ann Arbor Mi. I already got my tickets. take care. TT
 
Posted by treetimer on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 7:49 PM
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Rob

 
Great blog post - you are always an inspiration for me :)

Can't wait till you come back to Boston next month!!!!

p.s. I think mySpace needs more than 2 Kudos especially when they are given to my fav singer :)
 
Posted by Rob on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 7:52 PM
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Dunja

 
I love the gratitude part. In fact, when I went to see Jason in Milano (came from Croatia, over Slovenia than to Milano and dragged my sister with me and she had to add a state) on the way over there in one of the malls i got the "gratitude stone" for both of us. And I have one more reason to remind myself I have so many things to be thankful of, although I live such a boring life compared to yours. But it is mine and it's the only one I have. And I am soo thankful. For everything. I thank you for the beginning of the gig and your "cuteness" in Milano. You were a revelation for me.
Soo.. THANK YOU.
:-)
 
Posted by Dunja on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 7:54 PM
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Annie

 
My friends and I are seriously counting down the days til we get to see you in San Francisco! No financial crisis could keep us away. And what's even better is that we are seminary students. I mean, how often do you get seminary students at your show? Get excited!
 
Posted by Annie on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 8:01 PM
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Lauren Jackson
Lauren Jackson

 
I think you're terrific dollface! And I'm happy for you and your success :) sweeeet. I want to be doing the same things one day...sooner rather than later I hope. lol. Like....now would be good... xoxo LAUREN JACKSON OH! and one day when I'm famous and singing to the world (lol) we should hang out. Yeah, it'll be great. I'll be like, "oh hey Ingrid. What's up?" and you'll be like," oh nothing much Lauren I just got done singing in front of 100,000 people." (yeah yeah) "oh that's awesome me too! We should go get coffee now!" (even though I don't like coffee..it sounds cool) And you'll say something insanely clever....don't know why,...i just since it. lol. Yeah...so...just be prepared. ;) It'll be great. Don't worry I'm kidding...I'm not that creepy, lol. Peace out!
 
Posted by Lauren Jackson on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 8:05 PM
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Devin Marie
Devin Edwards

 
You have a song about a sweater?
I'm kidding. I know what you are talking about. I do like that song but "Keep Breathing", "Die Alone" and "Far Away" are my favorites.

Some old friends of mine built themselves a house and they put a bidet in it. I saw it and was so immensely confused by it, I didn't push them for more questions.

I wonder if dictionary.reference.com would switch languages on you.
 
Posted by Devin Marie on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 8:05 PM
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Jon
Jon Barker

 
glad you've had a good experience from it all. can't wait to see you next tuesday
 
Posted by Jon on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 8:14 PM
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sara.
Sara Peterson

 
Lovely blog post!
I hope to go see at Neumos in Seattle for the Be OK Tour.
 
Posted by sara. on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 8:58 PM
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Miss Karis

 
Haha, you're so funny.

And you are lucky! Enjoy what life gives you, you only have one to live.

I shall see you on your Hotel Cafe tour!
 
Posted by Miss Karis on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 9:31 PM
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"Little Tex"

 
I will see you in madison, wisconsin for the BE OK TOUR cant wait to see you again!!!!
 
Posted by "Little Tex" on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 9:41 PM
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Eternal
Alex Bond

 
Haha, well I first found out about you because of your "sweater song" but I've listened to everything else you have released AND gone to both of your Utah concerts, which btw, I have to say I am very dissapointed you aren't coming back this fall. :-(
Point being, you have amazing talent and I've enjoyed every bit of it!!!


And Italians DO look cool no matter what! :p
 
Posted by Eternal on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 9:44 PM
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Danielle

 
great post!

I just hope you know how many fans have known and loved you since way before "the sweater song". and even the people that found you through that commercial know that your music means much more than sweaters! never ever forget that. :)
 
Posted by Danielle on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 9:46 PM
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michelle leanne

 
Several things.

1- The toilet paper is rough over there, just be glad you have a toilet to sit on. I lived in Italy for four years. Some places just have holes in the floor to pee in. Lol.
2- Paris and Italy are my two favorite places in the whole wide world.
3- I am SO upset that you are not coming to Ohio for your Be OK Tour.

We saw you at the House of Blues in Cleveland and the show was amazing. I especially liked when some girl in the audience thought when you were saying 'I'll buy you Rogaine when you start losing all your hair, sew on patches....' that you meant you would sew on his hair. That was awesome. :D Come back to Ohio soon please.
 
Posted by michelle leanne on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 9:55 PM
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Lisa

 
I'll be there with bells on in Boston, 10/30!! Ok, maybe not bells.
 
Posted by Lisa on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 10:05 PM
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hotnessa

 
what a feel-good blog! you're much more than your sweater song... i love all of your stuff! hope to see you again in portland. a G's worth of good times is hard to pass up.
 
Posted by hotnessa on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 10:50 PM
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k r i s
Kristine Aldover

 
"the toilet that shoots water up into your undercarriage" LOL! wow, you're one lucky girl! doing music & travelling the world, i would kill for that! maybe you could travel to Sydney, so i could get a free hug? haha enjoy the rest of your tour! <3kris
 
Posted by k r i s on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 10:52 PM
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Kine
Katrine Brixen

 
Copenhagen loves you back! Thanks for a great show tonight! Wonderful voice and lovely sense of humor!
 
Posted by Kine on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 10:54 PM
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Kat

 
I'm sad that you won't be in Atlanta for your BE OK tour, but I will forgive you b/c you'll be here for the Hotel Cafe tour in which my girls and I will be in attendance for!!! And we can't WAIT!!!!! :) You're simply amazing and we love you!!!!!
 
Posted by Kat on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 11:02 PM
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Back to Bethel
Lynnette Housky

 
i'm glad you're having a good time:-) could i persuade you to smuggle back some cheese for me and i'll pick it up at the Anaheim HOB show?
;-)

safe journey,
your friendly neighborhood extra,
lynnette
 
Posted by Back to Bethel on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 11:11 PM
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DJ CherryPie
Elizabeth Jo Miller

 
Just a little help for you and a Great big hug.... you are loved by many.

I look forward to seeing you Nov. 7th!

For Google in English see below

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2896146471_60d0441666_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2197/2896993098_f9a8c9f24a_o.jpg
 
Posted by DJ CherryPie on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 11:14 PM
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Martha

 
Awesome Blog.. so cool that you are doing that you love! We look forward to the 1000 dollars worth of good times and the free hugs.
 
Posted by Martha on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 11:27 PM
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Abs is having a boy!!!
Abbey Prentice

 
You are amazing! I know it's lame here, but please come back to New Mexico soon! =)
And also it wouldn't be soooo bad if a lot of people just knew you for the Sweater Song (for right now, of course!)! I have a memory for life because of that song... When my daughter Layla was born, she had really bad collic (you know, when babies scream their heads off for no apparent reason for hours on end... Yikes!). The one and only thing that would make her stop crying and go to sleep was that song! So we seriously put it on repeat for hours! And now that she's older (and, thank god, sans collic), she still dances and claps to it!
One of the many reasons I love you!
 
Posted by Abs is having a boy!!! on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 12:19 AM
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Shimeka Whileson

 
*whines* why can't you join Jason in Washington?
 
Posted by Shimeka Whileson on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 12:21 AM
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Lynnette
Lynnette Frary

 
It's spelled bidet ... and they are becoming popular in the United States too, I'd LOVE to have one!
Jason Mraz? Are you with him? OMG that must be soooooooooooo amazing. Triple love him too.
I'm hoping you won't start charging thousands, or for that matter hundreds for concert tickets any time soon ... and free hugs are always worth millions!

Peace, and blessings!
 
Posted by Lynnette on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 12:48 AM
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chelsea

 
i adore you and your music. i actually first heard your song die alone and fell in love with it. your lyrics are so different from most artist. some people lump you into a category where regina spektor and fiest are but i think your sound is completely different and original.
 
Posted by chelsea on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 1:00 AM
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The Unanswered Question of Ryland
Ryland Duncan

 
I'll see you in Seattle on my birthday! Your music will make me 18 years old!
 
Posted by The Unanswered Question of Ryland on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 1:17 AM
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ashlex

 
even for someone who's not visiting a foreign place, that list is full of good words to live by.

i wish you would come back to salt lake! it was such good times the last time you were here.
 
Posted by ashlex on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 1:24 AM
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Julz

 
you have such a good outlook on life! im sure someone speeled it for you...bidet... lol... im sure the europeans are enjoying you and we cant wait for you to come home! One question about the bidet.. how do you get dry?
 
Posted by Julz on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 1:26 AM
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Sarah

 
Thanks for being real and true and lovely. The world needs so many more people that think and speak as thoughtfully as you.
Much love !
-Sarah
 
Posted by Sarah on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 1:50 AM
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-McL♥vin-

 
your blogs always make me smile. :) thanks.
 
Posted by -McL♥vin- on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 2:05 AM
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Megh Mull

 
I love your optimism!Enjoy the beauty of Europe. I am checking off the days until you're here in Omaha and can share your fabulously talented self with us in the Midwest!
 
Posted by Megh Mull on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 3:30 AM
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Everlast EV.

 
I'm so proud of you for overcoming your fears and continuing to grow. Your gratitude and open quality are so refreshing. I'm inspired by you all the time. Keep making beautiful music there, here, and everywhere.
Mad Love From NYC, Ev. oxoxox
 
Posted by Everlast EV. on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 3:32 AM
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Everlast EV.

 
I'm so proud of you for overcoming your fears and continuing to grow. Your gratitude and open quality are so refreshing. I'm inspired by you all the time. Keep making beautiful music there, here, and everywhere.
Mad Love From NYC, Ev. oxoxox
 
Posted by Everlast EV. on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 3:33 AM
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wonder woman

 
you are too cool for words... i can't wait to see you on Oct. 29th!
 
Posted by wonder woman on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 4:20 AM
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Paige
Paige Cureton

 
GREAT bolg. Good to see that you still see the little things
 
Posted by Paige on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 4:29 AM
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Heather

 
Come back to SUNY Cortland!!! Your music makes up a fair amount of my commute from Nassau county to c-state. And as a sister or a bing alum, its good to know that central state schools can produce so much talent. you're doing great, good luck!
 
Posted by Heather on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 4:44 AM
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Rach

 
Hey Ingrid

I can definitively say you rocked Milan and the Royal Albert Hall and I'm sure you will do the same at you solo show next week!

Also you look soo cute in your PJ's (i'm not a scary stalker you were talking to me from the doorway of the tour bus!)

Give John the bus driver a hug from Rachael and Anna ... He'll know who we are!

See you back in London next week

xoxo
 
Posted by Rach on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 5:54 AM
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Nicole
Nicole Guite

 
So cool, stay safe, and have fun! Can't wait to see you play in the States..
P.s. I like you not for your sweater song, but the fact you can play and write and sing your songs...and not only can you sing them you sing good! Even unplugged...You do have a talent!
 
Posted by Nicole on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 6:20 AM
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Auni

 
I can attest to 8. My picture with you post-Paris includes those lovely pjs (and it turned out super-cute!). But I total agree with you. As an American studying abroad in Paris, I have definitely felt a lot of those things you wrote about... but I guess you form a new (if temporary) family, and definitely grow up... if only a little bit. :)

p.s. i can sleep for over 16 hours straight! sometimes it scares people...
 
Posted by Auni on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 1:15 PM
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Camilla

 
You were great last night at the concert.
Saw you after the show getting a lot of hugs.
Glad you enjoyed Copenhagen...
Well... Wondeful Copenhagen ;o)
Hugs
 
Posted by Camilla on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 1:53 PM
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G♥B

 
WOW! Reading your blog made me love you as well as your music!! You are one fantastic human being. I can't wait to see you in concert in November!!!!!!!! I have the tickets already and I get to gaze at them as they are magnetized to my fridge. So umm I know you not only for your sweater song but also for breakable and die along and masochist. Personally, die alone is my favorite, wait, no Be Ok is, definitely Be Ok. :D PLUS whenever I'm talking about you (most people are really bad with names soo..) I use the example of, her songs were on Greys Anatomy. The "sweater song" was not on greys and people remember you for that. So yeah. You're remembered for a LOT!! And you're not done yet!!! :D
 
Posted by G♥B on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 2:59 PM
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dsc

 
i will add another comment amongst the sea of comments and you will probably not even notice me, but i heard be ok in old navy the other day and sang it happily so that other shoppers would know that someone KNOWS.

I feel ya on the pushing yourself thing. I'm getting too fearful in my old age.

I need a push. Wish I were there.
 
Posted by dsc on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 3:56 PM
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.:.Eros.:.

 
wow - you get so many comments you probably won't even read this one, but your music is sometimes the best part of my day :)
 
Posted by .:.Eros.:. on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 4:09 PM
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ingrid michaelson

 
hey beautiful people...i read ALL of these..FYI
 
Posted by ingrid michaelson on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 1:02 AM
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☼ Sunshine ☼

 
I'm not lying when I say that I felt the connection yesterday.
I've been listening to some of your songs today, whilst trying to hold on to the experience of last night oh so tightly.
And your voice is absolutely amazing, in fact, I think you're even greater live!
You brought tears to my eyes with the simple beauty of your talent..
I was moved, for sure..
You can take me home with you, if you were serious! :)

All the best from København, the land of wonder and fantasies coming true ;)

-Mille
 
Posted by ☼ Sunshine ☼ on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 4:44 PM
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kneezy
Kelly Neel

 
i love you, haha. such an awesome and inspiring blog posting. hope ur enjoy copenhagen! ive been there once and its such a cool place. and i ran into the same googling problems when i was in sweden...and the keyboard had the WIERDEST keys! anyways have fun in germany, atleast you'll have ur little allie with you by then!
 
Posted by kneezy on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 4:50 PM
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