I didn't realize that I haven't written anything since my August of 2008.  That is terrible.  Lord knows alot has taken place..

HOWEVER......

I can't remember it all..ha..ha..So I will just start with TODAY...Mijn Nederlands les is goed..Ik vind het niet zo slecht. I've improved greatly.  It still shocks me sometimes when I've completed a days lesson and I understood everything..  In High School I sucked at foreign language..I really hated every second.  Tja...Kom Dec. wil ik  Nederlands beter praten dan het kikkerlandje..

Anyhoot....This evening I'm making another guest speaker appearance.  It's the 1st edition of BLACK INC. Hosted by Clark Accord.  The topic is all about being BLACK.."LET'S TALK BLACK.  It should be an interesting event.  I will definitely write about the experience.  I'm sure this one will be just as powerful as the discussion on BLACK HAIR...

Peace...

Hey..Hey...Just felt like writing.  I'm on my official vacation and came across some old music from one of my many group ventures..ha..ha..  Ok I got a bit misty eyed and now i'm putting thought to key strokes .FLOWRIDERS.  I really did enjoy this group.  The music was far beyond it's time.  We had a vibe that was magical.  Poof the magic dragon opened it's nostrils and the smoke was ugly....  Anyway the memories are sweet.  I still believe that if EGO hadn't come to play this would be an award winning group...

Ok..can't stay in that lane to long.  Saturday was such a beautiful day for me and the Fam.  We visited a friend of mine who has a Bulb Farm in the Northern part of the Nederlands.  It's was amazing.  The land, horses, kitty cats.  New friendships can be so fulfilling.  I think I spoke of this friend awhile back when I went on my one day trip to the USA.  She is truly a kindred spirit.  It was such a different world for the kids.  Must have more of these care free days.

Ok this is short..Not use to writing so soon after a resent entry...ha..ha..

Peace out

Shel

Time has really just flown away.  Can't believe that my last entry was in Feb..Now you know Sister Girl has been just WORKING like a mad woman..

I guess I should start off with the highlight since Feb...THE CARRE'S GOSPEL CELEBRATION...Featuring SALT, Brandon Delagraentiss, One Name One Heart, Gentle Voices, Angelique Koorndijk, DMZ DANCERS, The End Of Time Dancers and the incredible minstry of Kim Burrell...Oh..Oh..Oh...

Ok I have to use a fresh PARA...This was a show that I will never forget.  I learned so much about Artists, Directors, Managers, Organizers...In other words I LEARNED ALOT ABOUT MYSELF.  I have never worn so many hats in all of my life.  While I was creating the show it really didn't seem that large.  But now that I look back and reflect mentally and of course view the physical footage, I'm in AWE...God really delivered a vision that I'm not sure I can top.  Meaning I wish to continue what I have started.  But the level is CRAZY HIGH.  The Carre was almost sold out.  The people that attended praised him like I never could have imagined. The buzz is still going.  Even Kim is telling people about the Nederlands and the show.  So..Now WHAT!!!!HA..HA..

I'm now preparing for the Gospel Festival.  This one will be called Michelle David's Gospel Celebration..Oh Lord now my name is really attached. ha..ha.. I want to once again bring a freshness to the Gospel scene.  I feel compelled to bring it correct and strong.  I'm not going to have as many people performing..I'm alittle burned out with that at the moment.  Maybe in the future I will do it that way again..So I'm just featuring SALT, Brandon Delagraentiss and David A. Tobin.  Yes..Yes..I can hear folk in my ear...YES..I'm also featuring Michelle David.

Big, Black and Beautiful finished our last theater tour on June 14th.  It was a wonderful show and an even better after show...ha..ha..we have never had so much fun.  It was bitter sweet for me.  I'm looking forward to us taking BBB to another level.  But of course i'm going to miss the theater a bit.  I'm such a theater babe...

Ok..I must go to bed..this late night thang has got to stop...I'm wearing my all time favorite hat these days..MOMMY..So tomorrow Don and I are going a a field day trip with Arielle (SeaWorld)..Yeah..She is so excited....So i must get at least 3 hours slaap..ha..ha..

Until next time...Be blessed.

p.s. Donielle has moved up another level...My girl is going to VWO...University bond...Yes she is only 12 years old as of yesterday..God is good.

THANK YOU LORD

Ok..This is really pityful...I haven't jotted now things in ages...It's not because I'm not doing anything..I just...well...hmm...Well let's go back a bit...

December was CRAZY...the last week of Dec. I was just loosing it..Mentally I wasn't able to handle jack..I think by far 2007 was the busiest year ever...No time to think, eat, sleep...humm..kkkxxx, work and so on...I was functioning on autopilot..echt..!!!

So it was welcomed when BBB had the choice of working or not working the last week of the year..HOORAY...The vote was in...RUSTIG!!!!! (rest)

Now it's one week and 3 days into Feb. and i'm still pushing hard.  Maar (but), i'm alittle less crazed..Work is good.  BBB is back on the road and into the theaters..It's been a eye opening experience.  We are truly some STRONG BLACK WOMAN..No doubt about that..I LOVE IT..Our 6 years has been a true classroom well worth the study..ha..ha..I do hope this show sets a record breaking frinzy for us..

I'm now working on my Gospel Show in the Carre...Yes the CARRE...WOW!!! i'm hyped...But ever so grateful..God has truly opened doors that even I could not have forseen.  I'm happy because it has been a dream to bring forth Gospel in a manner that is graceful and grand..I feel if we can make every other message grand why not the music of God's message... I'm a Artist for Christ...Not ashamed to confess it..

Ok..I could go on and on with that subject..ha..ha..Anyway, i'm feeling ok today....Had a cute little night out with my family...I needed to just hang out with them and have normal fun.  We laughed alot...Our car rides are fun..The girls are just mad funny....Yes even the 4 year old..The phrases that come out of her mouth will leave you in awe...ha..ha...I'm glad I have them in my life....It really does keep me grounded...

Well...i'm off for now..I promised myself that I would not stay up until 3 am..Life is insane like that..But for this chick tonight..naw...SLEEP BABY SLEEP...Disco pillow..SLEEP BABY SLEEP...God i'm so showy even during bedtime..ha..ha..

Peace,

Shel

OK..HERE IT GOES...I HAVE JUST SAT HERE AND WROTE 15 MINUTES OF WORK TO PLACE IN MY DIARY..I GO TO THE DICTIONARY TO SEE HOW A PARTICULAR WORD IS SPELLED....I LOOK BACK AT THE COMPUTER AND I HAVE ACCIDENTLY ERASED EVERYTHANG.....

THAT AIN'T RIGHT...

I was starting to talk about how the BELASTINGDIENST just sucks the life out of you...hmmm...I AIN'T feeling to good right now...What I had written was really good...hmmm...This AIN'T fair.  I could recap and start all over...But...I AIN'T feeling it... 

Holla Back Later.....

AIN'T THAT A .........

Ah...Since our vacation it has been an enjoyable ride...My concert at the Openluchttheater in the Vondel Park (Amsterdam) was AWESOME...It turned out to be such a blessing to so many people.  First of all the weather was the all time best.  It didn't RAIN..ha.ha..so for me things couldn't get any better....BUT...IT DID....I heard that about 1500 people was in attendance..WOW!!! The band was AMAZING..They even wowed themselves...Then afterwards Karima (incredible singer) bought a man backstage to me.  He was sobbing like a baby.  He said that he had such a hard life and that week was just awful.  He went on to say that he was glad that he decided to come to the park.  It changed his life.  He feels as if he can make it.  WOW..Thank you God for your blessings..That had really been my prayers all along.  I really want to be able to at least touch 1.  To help someone see that all isn't lost. 

The Uitmarkt was also beautiful.  It was a different sort of crowd.  They were really spectators..They really enjoyed HIJ GELOOFT IN MIJ.  The sun was beaming..I really thought I was going to pass out..But I made it...ha..ha...

Now on to this weekend...It was the Annual Gospel Festival in Amsterdam.  Friday night Kelly Price, Raymond & Co. performed...The Girl can sang..That's all i'm gonna say about her..

On to Raymond & Co. (out of UK)..They only got the opportunity to sing 2 songs..I was highly upset..ECHT...I was upset...So I went upstairs to the Artist area so that I could interview them.  I let them know I was upset.  They let me know that they were told that they weren't allowed to go further..I will leave it like that...Anyway, I went forth with the interview which was a pure joy...Then I interviewed the ladies from the group.  Well put together young people.  So i announced that it was a rap.  Raymond then says, "Well, we see that you are really upset about us not singing more.  So Michelle we want to sing just for you"....OH LORD...OH LORD...I got dizzy....THEY OPENED THEIR MOUTHS AND STARTED SINGING...THEM CHILDREN COULD WHAT....SANG...G....G...G...G... It was over..I was DONE....But...It didn't stop there...Raymond said,"Michelle we appreciate what you are doing and we thank God for you".  "Can we pray for you"...OK..THY WILL SHALL BE DONE....It was an old fashion Sunday Go Meeting, Tent Revival, Praise & Worship, In The Upper Room....PRAYER... An annointing filled that room...My Crew, Ozzy (fashion designer/friend) and I were blessed beyond words...Amen...

Now Sunday comes...I went to Zoetemeer to a 10 am church concert.  One of my favorite Gospel Groups was performing..Filemon another friend of mine was sponsoring the event.  So i had an invite..But it was 2 fold.  I was also there to meet and interview the group...Those young men sang for THE BLOOD..How much more can one woman take...It was a pleasure not only meeting them but their manager James Freeman.  Then after the interview was over James told them to sing a little INSPIRATIONAL GROOVES jingle for me..OK...DO YOU NEED ME TO TELL YOU THE HARMONIES THAT CAME OUT OF THEIR MOUTHS  What really nailed it for me was they had to do it 3 or 4 times..Only because they didn't say the right word or they started laughing..But the music that was filling the Hotel Lobby...MERCY..

Well It's Monday and I'm still in the afterglow...But to top it off my little ARIELLE went to school for the first time today..Ah... She looked so sweet in her school uniform..Time really flies... No more little babies...My girls are growing up...

GOD IS GOOD....

Shel

Ok..I've been way off course when it comes to BLOGGING..Lord knows all manner of things are going on..So I should be sharing..ha..ha..

Anyway VACATIONS are over and we are back in full swing..The David Crew spent and few minutes in NICE, ST.TROPEZ, MONACO FRANCE...Totally amazing.  God's world is just beautiful..I love the waters and Alps...I must admit St.Tropez made me feel EURO CHANGELLED............................

The journey there was a TRIP within itself.  After returning from my USA business adventure, i was only home for 2 or 3 days.  I decided the Family needed to get way.  So I went on a last minute hunt.  HUNT is the primary word.  It wasn't easy to say the least.  Everywhere I turned no one could help us.  Nederlanders had really taken all my favorite spots...ha..ha..  But then I got the hook up.  I have fold a MIRACLE travel agency...So we booked everything...Car and all...So I went to finalize everything in the Haag.  But let me tell you...It pays to investigate....READ..READ.  While I was looking at our destination I read some of the reviews.  Now the one for our hotel was good...except for the parking situation.  It was known for not holding your reserved spot in the garage.  So I asked the Agent to call and make sure parking would be taken care of...This is when the DRAMA began.  All that we had set up was no longer AVAILABLE..WHAT &***^^%%^*((.  Yeah, whomever she spoke to the day before made a mistake and didn't find it PURPOSEFUL to contact us...WHAT%%&(*&^^*.  So here I am in the office for 3 hours trying to find somehwhere to GO. 

FOUND IT...OK...We are free to GO...We're happy and ready..Didn't over pack.  Nice glasses and Hats...new bathing suits...Now we are at the baggage check in....HAPPY FEELING ON TOP OF THE WORLD..."PASSPORTS PLEASE"..Thank you...click, click, click. "Oh i'm sorry WE HAVE A PROBLEM"....."YOUR DAUGHTER'S PASSPOST HAS EXPIRED AS OF YESTERDAY".

So now i'm running through the airport seeing who and how this can be overturned..We have got to go..I have a BEACH, DRINK WITH AN UMBRELLA, SUN, waiting for me.  Ok...last person in front of me."LISTEN, THIS IS MY ONLY TIME FOR VACATION.  I WON'T SEE ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY UNTIL NEXT YEAR.  NOT ONLY THAT, IF WE DON'T GET ON THIS PLANE I WILL LOOSE THOUSANDS OF EURO'S....click, click, click...Well, "WHEN WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEAVE?". MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (this was taking place on a friday). "MRS. DAVID THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL FEE". click, click, click "OH, I'M SORRY WE HAVE CHECKED AND FOR THAT DATE YOU MUST GIVE EVEN MORE MONEY".

So Monday rolls around and we make a mad dash to the Embassy.  THANK YOU LORD.  They issued an emergency passport.  The Hotel and Car rental transferred everything (free of charge).  So now we are on the plane...........................................

Well did anyone mention that you have to pay for your food on the plane and with EXACT CHANGE."HEY BABE HOW MUCH DO YOU HAVE IN SMALL BILLS?" "HONEY DO YOU HAVE LOOSE CHANGE?.  "OK WE WILL HAVE SOUP, CRACKERS AND 1 FRUIT DRINK.

So we arrive safely...Wow, what WONDERFUL WEATHER...So let's walk over to the car rental...Must I tell you about that DRAMA..Let's just say..."I'LL BE WALKING THROUGH NICE THIS DAY..IN THE VERY VERY MONTH OF JULY"

I'm not going to throw anything.  We are on vacation finally.  So we get a taxi to the Hotel.  I can exhale now because at least i have the JUNIOR SUITE to look forward to.?????????????????

Ahh...The entrance really pretty.  The lobby has promise.  Let's go up to our room. "Second Floor Babe"...The doors open andwhat the hex is that smell.  Apparently they had a flood sometime ago.  As soon as you turned the corner you could see the hug water stain on the floor. Ok..Ok...don't look at the walls...Ok we are at our room. Open the door of this 4 Star Hotel and I wished I had booked the Novotel.  Ok..Let's just put our things down and go eat.

The next morning we went up to the roof.  There we experienced the best poolside resturant and view. THANK YOU LORD FOR SMALL FAVORS  "IS THAT MY UMBRELLA...

All in all we end up having the best time of our LIFE...it started off rocky..But it was hard to leave...ha..ha..

Now i'm on 2 another level with the MUSIC THANG..I have a SPIRIT RENEWED VISION.  I'm more determined than ever. 

THE SECRET IS OUT....I HAVE A PASSION FOR LOVE AND LIFE

PEACE,

SHEL

Hmm...Where do I start..Today was truly a blessings beyond belief.  I had the pleasure of interviewing Sandra St. Victor(The Family Stand), Denise Williams, Nona Hendryx(LaBelle), Lisa Simone(Nina Simone's Daughter) and Idira Khan(Chaka Khan's Daughter).  These were the beautiful woman of THE DAUGHTER'S OF SOUL.  I've wanted for such a long time to interview Sandra because i'm a lover of her work.  So the fact that her production was starting again was my opportunity to not only film her but capture features of her project.   I GOT MORE THAN I BARGAINED FOR...When I entered the rehearsal hall Denise & Sandra were doing a duet..The energy was so powerful...You felt FEMALE strength.  Then Denise started singing FREE...A song that i've sang so many times during open mic sessions..Now i'm hearing it from the true SOURCE..I could have jumped up and shouted OH LORD SHE IS SINGING MY SONG....But I kept my cool...ha..ha..

After the rehearsal the CIRCLE OF SISTERHOOD began.  I never imagined conducting an interview such as this..It took about 15 - 20 mins. to start...We couldn't stop laughing and joking...It was as if i've know them for years...NOT AN EGO IN SITE....Then we piped down and got to business..Well the emotions of the interview took a tone of heart felt admiration.  When Simone spoke of her Mother NINA SIMONE it literally took my breath away.  There was a moment of silence then we cheered..I think if we kept silent any longer we would have all been in tears.  Absolutely BEAUTIFUL...I had the sense of I'M SO GLAD THAT I'M A WOMAN.

Once again i'm finding myself in a state of GRATE...FULL....NESS.....I'm really FULL...

Amen

Today was really a good day.  Can you believe it I DID NO WORK OF ANY KIND...ha..ha..When I woke up the sun was shining so bright.  The air felt so fresh and peaceful.  So I decided right then and there that it was a day of NO WORK.  So i jumped in the car with the family and went site shopping...ha..ha..I looked at kitchens and bedroom furnishings...I'm using the SECRET...But it's really not about the material aspect of life that's putting me in the HAPPY PLACE...I'm just glad to BE..BE in the land of the living..REALLY..It may sound cliche or korny...But at this moment i'm looking at TBN and Donnie McClurkin was introducing his Sister who has had cancer in every part of her body..Near death 7 times...HMM 7 the number of completion.  Wow what a testimony she has...

But i've realized that life is not without it's up's & down's..But I feel so blessed to wake up and think...OK today i'm GONNA make this a GOOD day...Shake that which seems to catch me off guard...NO...I'M IN A HAPPY PLACE.

Well just wanted that to GO on RECORD....

Peace out!!!!!!

SHEL

P.S.  WARNING!!!! SALT IS COMING WITH A ANOINTED FORCE...NEDERLANDS GET READY..GET READY...GET READY...!!!!