Re-Kindle A Passion for Life

Celebrating A New Adventure with a New Cover.

Chasing Tales says,
"BUY ME FOR YOUR KINDLE.
I'm super cute and fun on weekends." 

So, I'm just about the worst about
sharing things I've done

because I'm more interested 

in things that are yet to come.

Still, if you like reading this blog

I know you'll love reading my novel -

the inspiration for the life I now live.

Not only that, but it's now available

for next to nothing on your Kindle.

Yup, for $2.99
(or more depending on
where you are in the world)
you can go on 

a virtual adventure and

support this blog and my coffee habit.

All proceeds from my novel 

go directly to funding ridiculous projects, 

supporting silly adventures and 

writing the next novel in the series 

"Lost Things".

WARNING: Side-effects of reading Chasing Tales have been reported.  Be aware that day dreaming, joy, inspiration and hope for the future have been reported by all readers.  Additional side-effects reported are: telling people you love them, wanderlust, inner reflection and motivation to try new things.  If you experience any of these side-effects you should immediately consult your best friend to discuss them in total, preferably over coffee at that lovely little shop you just saw last week but haven't tried yet.  If symptoms continue for longer then 3 - 6 months running away on an adventure of your own is suggested by 9 out of 10 professional vagabonds.

Good book

and happy reading.

The Wonderful Land of Oz!

Norma Jean joined the ensemble

not so long ago in a land called Anjung-Eup.

However, she ran away to star in her own drama

and give law school the old college try...

only to be side tracked by music and Bali.

We now join Norma Jean,

whose life is already in progress:

(This drama is filmed in front of a live studio audience)

Hello Australia!

 After being abroad for 3 years 

(and not having been home/ to a western country for 2) 

I decided to head off to Australia.

I lived in Bali for almost a year making my album, and came to Australia a few weeks ago to check out the music scene, play some open mics and connect with other musicians (hopefully to get a band together - but that's a whole other post!).  Hours before I boarded the plane,  I also lost my bank card, so this was a pivotal moment for me.  Realizing that I could stay in Bali and sort it out, or get on the plane, I chose the latter.  With grace, hope, $4 and infinite possibility I arrived in Australia!

The adventures have continued in Boomtown, also known as Perth, and they have been nothing but extraordinary!  I have experienced INCREDIBLE generosity, predictable selfishness and everything in between, have pet and eaten kangaroos (not the same ones ;), ridden a Harley, hiked in the outback, sang at few open mics (with a bunch more coming up), connected with the local music community and made friends that I will have for a lifetime!

It went a little something like this:

Beach

Kangaroos (the ones we pet!)

My new friend Stu and I 

playing at an Open Mic

Aboriginal Cave Art

They have NICE coffee (in the cutest cafes!)

The biggest lesson learned so far has been this:

The deciding factor in any experience is YOU.  If you decide things will work out, they will.  Choose your people discerningly, know that you are ALWAYS enough and that you carry the magic in you!

With LOVE from the Wonderful Land of OZ!

XOXO,
Norma Jean

Over the top - Nothing but BLUE SKIES :)