What a ride, and we’re only 7 shows in…

Living life on a tour bus, out of a suitcase, with people who are passionate about the same things… a blessing, privilege, and an honor. You’re involuntarily propelled into a foreign lifestyle, characterized by 4 min. showers after a 3 hr. concert, 2 hr. of sleep on a tour bus, and unexpected $40 hotel breakfasts due to lack of planning. You learn that emotions are indicators, not decision-makers, since everyday’s an oscillation of happiness and loneliness, boredom and adrenaline rushes, ecstasy and exhaustion. I tell you the truth, I’ve never paid this much attention to self-care — without proper nutrition, hydration, stretching, and hygiene, my stage performance plummets. And, psychologically, having a live show and new crowd nightly eliminates my striving for perfection, because I don’t have multiple camera angles and months of editing to structure the piece as I please — What I offer on-stage moment by moment, including the good, the bad, and the ugly, is all I can share. This vulnerability is usually something humans run from, but I find that allowing myself the freedom to be flawed, honest, and sincere actually liberates those watching to do and feel the same. I’m thankful for my humble position (as the newbie) on this tour. I’m forever the student, excitedly expectant of the lessons and experiences just ahead. If you’re interested in keeping up with my (and my friends’) journey on tour, please follow me on Twitter.com/AlysonOnTour  – That’s @AlysonOnTour  :) Enjoy your Sunday, and speak soon! xoxo — Alyson

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I created a twitter account, so I can give you behind the scenes looks at what it’s like to be on tour!! My account is @AlysonOnTour — This is my one and only official twitter, so please save this address, tell your friends, and delete any other “Alyson” accounts!

I’m looking forward to sending you exclusive news and updates instantly — Check it out!! Twitter.com/AlysonOnTour    

Thanks,

Alyson

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My new single, written by both you and me, is available now on iTunes. Click here to buy!!! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/make-history/id380555176?i=380555184

Join me, and let’s MAKE HISTORY!!

xo

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My next single “Make History”, which happens to be the song that you all, my fans, helped me write, will be hitting Radio Disney’s Music Mailbag NEXT WEDNESDAY!!! My goal from the get-go has been to get this track on the radio, especially since we all worked hard together to write the best lyrics and find the best beat!!! Make sure you go to http://radio.disney.go.com/speak/music_mailbag.html to Vote for “Make History” starting Wednesday, June 30th!!!
Thanks everyone!! SPREAD THE WORD!!!!!!!!

-Alyson

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Sunrise Day Camp is a place where children with cancer and their siblings can go, free of charge, and enjoy a summer filled with fun, friendship, and activities. This year they’re having their 5th Annual Walkathon, “Walk to Help the Sun Rise”, and I’m thankful to not only be participating, but also doing an autograph signing and visiting with the kids during the event. There will be complimentary refreshments and entertainment beforehand. Then after, a full-blown FINISH LINE CELEBRATION ensues with music, food, crafts, and games!! It’s open to EVERYONE, so please bring your family and friends out to the event on Sunday, June 6th! More details are below:

Location: Henry Kauffman Campgrounds in Wheatley Heights, Long Island (New York)

Date & Time: Sunday, June 6th, 2010 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Register and get directions online at WWW.SUNRISEDAYCAMP.ORG/WALKATHON

And lastly, by raising money and securing sponsors, you can receive special awards like iPod videos and/or 2 round-trip airline tickets!! So start a competition between your friends to see who can raise the most money and get the “coolest” prize!

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there! We’re walking, rain or shine!

–Alyson

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Hey everyone,

I just landed in Tempe, Arizona, where I’ll be participating in a softball game and local event geared towards encouraging and empowering youth to get active! These days, everything about health and fitness is extremely blown out of proportion. Almost everywhere you go, you’re pressured to eat better and exercise more. Yet, restaurants contend for customers by doubling meal sizes for half the original price. I don’t know about you, but I’m FED UP with obsessing over this (pun intended). I’m also tired of reading diet programs’ catch phrases such as “Let your new life begin. Get thin!” — That’s a lie! First we should change our lifestyle, attitude, and self-concept, THEN our bodies would naturally “thin” out and/or find their perfect size, because we’d be taking proper care of ourselves!! We must understand the value of our bodies. We must have a clear sense of self-worth, otherwise, why should we bother eating carrots instead of brownies for a snack? Let’s be real.

The concept of BALANCE and FREEDOM has been lost within our culture. You’re either suffering from the yo-yo diet syndrome, or compulsively overeating. And for the people in the middle, they feel like maybe they should be worried or stressed out more since all this hoopla seems to consume everyone else.

Today I have to give a short 2-3 minute speech emphasizing the importance of exercise. Now, I could speak for hours on this topic. You all know I’m passionate. But I’ve also struggled in this area (quite drastically), so I’m speaking out of sheer loving-concern for their, and your, well-being.

We musn’t obsess over health and fitness. Rather, we should celebrate the privilege and opportunity to take great care of ourselves, so we can be strong, have tons of energy, and be effective in our daily activities!

I don’t say this because I think I know it all. I know enough to know I don’t know it all, thank you very much. It’s because I’ve personally experienced the bondage of unhealthy relationships with food, fitness, and my body, and if I can help you from heading down that path, I’ll go to any length to make it happen.

Love you all, hope you’re well, and hope this blog helps ya start putting food & fitness in it’s place. Remember, food is neither friend, nor foe. It’s simply fuel. And fitness ain’t rocket science! If you get movin’ throughout the day, you won’t ever need to set foot in a gym. So go ahead, finish your last facebook message, and head outside!

xoxo – Alyson

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