Ms. Natalie Nicole: A Little Bit About Me!

Greetings!!! Natalie Here! I thought I would take a moment and introduce myself. I am 19 years old and live in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Born and raised in Utah so it's home sweet home! I am the youngest of four kids. My Parents are Steve and Becky and my siblings are Kristen, David, and Danny. I love my family so much and think the world of them. We are all very close and I am so grateful for the friendships I have with each of them. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the gospel means everything to me. I am a Cosmetologist and Master Esthetician. I love working in the beauty industry and I think it would be awesome to one day open my own salon/day spa. I especially love esthetics and holistic remedies. I love love love essential oils. I love them because they have so much history behind them! They have been around since the beginning of time! Essential oils were used by ancient civilizations and are mentioned in the bible! They are just so pure and the earths gifts to us! I am fascinated with Ancient stuff. So I am a big fan of Egyptian history. I am a singer/songwriter and am in the process of making my very first album!!!!!! I am super stoked! It is an EP and will have 6 songs on it. It's set to release Fall 2011 and I will actually be posting the release date and album title very soon! I grew up in a musical family. My mom is a vocal coach and actually taught the country group "SheDaisy" when they were little. When I was little I was in local plays, talent shows, and beauty pageants. I grew up with music. But then there came a time in my life when I became lost and put music aside. I stopped singing for many years until when I was sixteen years old I started reaching out to music and was touched by the effect music had on me. One day I decided to go into my moms music room and sing, something I had not done is a very long time. I sung "Breath of Heaven" by Amy Grant. I remember when I sang that song something inside of me changed. The music seemed to change me, whether it was the melody, or the message of the song, I remembered how much I loved to sing and the music made me happy. Music brought me hope. It was then that I realized that I wanted to help people regain hope with music the way that music had done for me. To be able to help someone with my music, would be one of the greatest things I could ever ask for. So I got back into music and started songwriting and performing again. I worked hard. I knew what I wanted to do and I wasn't going to let anything get in the way. For some reason, once I had made the decision to get back into music, it seemed like nothing would work out! I can't even tell you how many times I got rejected. People would tell me that I couldn't do it, said I was too young, or that it wasn't practical. Opportunities arose that seemed hopeful but then somehow every time never worked out. Discouragement was my worst enemy. It was hard work and I had my heart broken time after time but in the back of my head I would always remember why I got back into music, it wasn't for me, it was for others to help people who needed help the way I did. With that in mind I never gave up. Now finally I am coming out with my very first album!! I have worked so hard to make it. But it feels so wonderful to be accomplishing goals that you worked hard for rather than something that was just handed to you. Makes you appreciate it that much more :) I hope to someday make a full length album too :) Anyways! Some more things I enjoy are guitar, piano, roller skating, long boarding, camping, hiking, trying new things, watching movies, playing games, hanging out with friends and family and going on adventures! I love animals and one of my best friends is my dog. Her name is Gigi :) I got her when I was 12 years old and she is a little miracle doggie! She has nine lives I swear, but I'm so glad cause I need that little pooch. Well, that's it for now! Until next time!