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This morning I awoke in darkness as the reality of recent events sunk in. I’m a woman, and an artist. The outcome of this can be an unfortunate combination of emotional turmoil that raptures my heart… The Peak Performance Project was a life changing experience. I have grown beyond what I had anticipated from this experience, in to the artist I have been working so hard to become for years. My sound and style has finally developed, I’ve met some incredible people and crazy talented musicians, wrote a bunch of new tunes, etc. etc. etc. I could go on forever about all the amazing outcomes of this opportunity. I am so grateful, especially to Music BC, The PEAK, Jim Patterson, Cariboo Brewing, and everyone involved. They will be getting Christmas cards from me for the rest of my life. But for now I must take a bow. The last four months were immensely challenging on so many levels. I pulled numerous all nighters, and worked myself beyond reality. Even when I was back and forth, in and out of the hospital from illness, I remained focused. I wish I could say that it wasn’t a huge let down not to make it into the top three finalists, and this may seem blown out of proportion, but when you put so much of yourself in to something, and sacrifice all that you are for it, it can be disappointing when the outcome does not match what you had strived for. And so I pour my heart out once more. And not through lyrics this time, but in this dam blog. I am so happy for the top three finalists, they are incredible musicians and even more incredible people. I want to extend my love to all of the other Peak artists, and hope they are taking the news okay. I may not be the most outgoing individual most of the time, so we may not have developed a super close connection in social settings, but know that I uphold the most sincere respect and support to these incredible artists. My heart goes out to you in this time. Take it easy for a day, drink tea and snuggle up in your favourite pi’s with a heart warming film, or do something that fills your soul. Tomorrow we begin the next challenge. Time to work even harder. I move forward with all that I gained from this experience, and will use it to succeed. With my incredible band at my side, we are ready for whatever is ahead. Thank you for all of the love and support everyone has shown me along the way. I can’t wait to make you proud and continue to pursue this crazy dream. Love to all you crazy cats. Jodi xo