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I started my one and only summer class this week and, I like it so far. Religion and American Culture. It is being taught as a history class (as opposed sociology or something of that nature) and it is and is going to be highly interesting. We only have seven assignments due the entire semester and they are all done in class. The only thing we have to do outside of class is read. WOOHOO!! I can do that. However, I also got a job helping out a local CPA and it gave me kind of a headache today. But I am getting the hang of everything as it's being thrown at me. I believe I might even be enjoying myself....weird. It's nice to have the extra cash flow though. YAY!! I think I'll go to bed now though. I am soooo tired.

I am SOOOO excited. I just ordered a book called Make Your Own Clothes. It is for beginner sewers and it teaches you how to make articles of clothing as well as tailoring techniques. The coolest part? It comes with a program you load onto your computer where you can then type in your measurements and print out custom patterns! How awesome!! YAY!!

Okay so, wish me luck everyone! I just sent my album into www.pitchfork.com for review. The worst case scenario? It doesn't get reviewed and I'm out five or so bucks. Best case, it gets reviewed and my music gets out there! I will keep you all up to date.

I went for a run today at Latta Plantation. It was kind of wet so I slipped right when I started running on the trail...but I kept going! Then I went to the gym and continued to work out there. Now I feel a bit better today. I need to keep this up. Seriously. It will keep me from going completely insane.

Went and saw/heard an orchestral representation of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs, with narration. This was such a beautiful, wonderful, and compelling performance! I enjoyed it so much. If you ever hear word of it playing anywhere you must see it!!

Yesterday my husband and I went out to the Cowan's Ford Nature Refuge and had a picnic. On the way back there is a house that has peacocks. One was really close to the road so I took a picture of him. Really beautiful!!

WHEEW! I finished my last final exam today. I am done with spring semester 2010!! One more year to go!!!! Now I will check online every five seconds to see if my grades have been posted. I already have one A....I hope I get a few more...and I think I might get a couple of B's. We'll see! I hope to post something interesting tomorrow. :D

So, I was driving around trying to think of something to do and then, I remembered; there is a road that I often drive by (nearly everyday) and there is a sign for a nature preserve/refuge...so I decided to go exploring. I turned down the road to find an awesome curvy drive ensconced in trees and beauty. Enjoy the pictures and video! The last one is of me singing a song by Tori Amos called, Wampum Prayer.

Wow. I am so tired. I had my linguistics exam today and for some reason that made me really tired. A tidbit of info I forgot to put in my last blog, though, is the fact that my brother, Levi, and I recorded a cover song this weekend! When he gets it all finished I can't wait to share it with you all! Check out his music at www.myspace.com/levineelyproject He's good!

Hey everyone! I just got home from visiting my mom and my mom-in-law for mothers' day! It was a nice weekend but, my husband had several bad allergy attacks. Now I am about to eat dinner and get ready for an exam tomorrow. I am sooooo tired! Wish me luck though! I hope everyone has a good week, and you all had a nice relaxing weekend.

Hello all! This is the new blog for my new site www.cammieward.com! My Friend Ashley Bailey created the site and blog for me and I think she did a most excellent job. Please come check it out and be sure to check back for updates. For now look at this recent video of me singing a little ditty in my house. My cat comes in for a close up. HA HA! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZVAosWYRwE

Cammie Ward – Singer, Songwriter

Cammie Ward is a singer-songwriter living in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Her music is deep, evocative, and piano based with haunting alto-ranged vocals. Cammie first gained her interest in the piano at the age of seven. No, she was not one of those child prodigies, she just really loved music! She started writing her own songs in early high school around the age of fourteen. The subject matter of her music is known to involve concepts of unrequited love as well as self reflection. The overall mood is anywhere from ambient to dark and is meant to move one emotionally whether they pay attention to the overall message or not.

Cammie got into music merely due to her interest in it and its ability to move one’s emotions as well as help one to release their emotions. Her music stands apart from others because it is truly what comes from her heart. She isn’t trying to make a ton of money or write the next catchy pop song. On the contrary she is interested in reaching people who can relate and can get something from listening to her songs.

Cammie normally fleshes out her compositions first by creating a chord progression along with a melody. The lyrics are normally secondary in the process. Then she will normally record a bare bones version of the song. After that it reaches “Bongo” John’s studio where more layers are added to fully complete the piece. Cammie is new to the live music scene but has had a couple of successful shows at the Corkscrew in Birkdale Village located in Huntersville, North Carolina.