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So I've been around more. I spoke with Tara and Adriana, I forgot how cool you people are. It's a terrible thing to get so busy you forget the simple things, like conversations about the simple things that make you laugh. It was great speaking with them, they're great girls. Of course I spoke with my girl Keri, like she had said, we've made plans for sometime in the future to go skydiving. A great, life threatening time to bond, there's never enough time for that! *laughs*
I'm going to pimp myself out. It amuses me how unknown I am in America, so I thought I would just give you all something to look for the next time you're in a record store.
It's my single which is in stores now. My CD isn't coming out till June 8th and you're damn right I'll be back to show that cover when it comes out!
I've actually been keeping my phone on, strange? sure, but I've been doing it. If you'd like to talk to a single, mature woman, feel free to find me at freakstacia, you'd be smart to add that *winks and laughs* be well!
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[06 May 2004|10:37am] |
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I'm the happiest woman alive right now. Sure I'm single, but I'm a sexy single and right now I'm on fire. This freak is number 1 in every country in Europe, except Spain, I'm #2 there. Can you believe that? It's been one hell of a year but it's paying off big time. I'm so thankful. God has been so good to me.
My CD is coming out in North America I believe on June 8th. For now I've just been running around Europe doing promotional gigs and performances. I'll be going on tour later this year.
I was in German's Maxim and yes, I'm going to show myself off. I'm gonna be real, how awesome do my breasts look? I got them reduced over a year ago and I'm still so happy with them.
( sexy German Maxim pictures )
Is it possible for someone to make icons out of them for me? Let me know please.
I have AIM now. It was being stupid but now I've got it. I'll try to be on. I'M NOT ON THE AIM LIST which is my own fault, so if you're interested in chatting please add freakstacia otherwise, I'll just harass you.
Be well!
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Well I've done it. My CD debuted at #1 in the UK and is now available everywhere but North America. I'm extremely proud of this record and myself for everything I put into it. I feel it truly reflects the pain and heartbreak I've been through the past year.
Keri called me earlier and said if I wasn't around more she would do something terrible. So I promise as soon as I get my AIM fixed up I will try my hardest to get online more often, so please add the sn freakstacia. I've been around these parts for awhile and I'm just terrible at keeping with it. Also, Keri also threatened my life if I didn't buy her husband's CD, so of course I did and I must say, it's amazing.
Hope all is well. Stay true!
Ana
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[19 Mar 2004|12:24am] |
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I've been so busy, it's just been wild. I've been traveling, doing all sorts of promotion for the record. I've been all around Europe, one award show to a charity event to a photo shoot. If anyone's seen some of the new promo pictures you're probably wondering where my signiture glasses went, well it was time for something new! Gotta keep my style fresh, so my hairs a bit blonder, and I'm not doing the glasses as much. And though I've been busy I've some how managed the time to talk to my boo, miss you baby. And Keri too, though it has been entirely too long.
My first single, "Left Outside Alone" has debuted everywhere but North America and is doing well.. Thank you Leo for my next hit..
( Left Outside Alone )
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I've been so busy with the new album, running around doing promotional performances, photo shoots, the works. The album will drop next month everywhere but North America. Once I'm done doing everything overseas I'll be doing some major promo in the US, hopefully the word will get out about me, and the CD will do well.
Between all that I've been spending time with Dale. He's wonderful, everything I could ask for, so sexy and sweet. Keri and Tony, the best couple I know. These people are wonderful, some of the kindest people I've ever known and so lucky to have them in my life
I realize this update is lacking, as soon as I have more of a will to post I'll be back. Hope all is well.
Ana
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Great news! Sony confirmed release dates and names for the new album and single. The new single is called Left Outside Alone and will be released accross Europe on March 8th. The new album is called Anastacia and will be released across Europe on March 29th. Promotion for the new album and single should be starting around the beginning to mid February so you can look forward to that *laughs* I'll keep you posted.
Keri, I'm on my way over now. Tonight is going to be amazing!
Christina and Manda, you'll have to make plans to go to New York City in the next few days, give me a call or I'll call you. We need to get you fitted for the dresses, 9 days ladies!
Dale, seeing as your the best man and I'm the maid of honor, we should get together in the next few days to talk things over.
Other then the wedding and album, life is going well and I just have so much that I'm excited for. Not to be a pain but here's my usual reminder, ladies get those mammograms!
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OOC I know OOC in journals is bad, but I have to do this, because I'm a corny emo freak.
I joined After Celebrity one year ago today. It was my first ever rp comm or anything. I remember thinking how cool it was and showing it to a friend of mine (Evelisse woot woot!) each of us freaking out about who to play. We thought up characters and commented and emailed "Chris" SO nervous we wouldn't be allowed in. This is back in the days, before it got huge. We joined and we were so excited. I'm a huge fan of Anastacia and I did a terrible job. I recently looked back at my first entries and I have no clue how I actually RPed that way lol. But I got the hang of it, like most people do and found myself spending as much time as possible online. Soon after I found the world of OOC, where I've met some pretty amazing people, who I'm so thankful for.
Since then, I have another character, Britney Spears, and have slacked on Anastacia. RP land has been crazy as well, lol so many different situations, I seriously can't believe it's been a year. I've met so many amazing people and have learned a lot through all the experiences I've had both IC and OOC.
Thank you to everyone I've encountered for making the past year what it was, thank you to those who I've befriended and thank you to everyone who makes After Celebrity what it is!
The most love to Anne for all sorts of things but mostly for being a good friend and giving me a chance to do all sorts of cool RP things, like giving me Britney lol. Maika for becoming one of the most important people in my life! Evelisse for joining with me!! It wouldn't have been as fun without you, I love how we started out with certain characters and now we have Britney and Keri, we rock big time. Also lots of other people who I love dearly!!
That's all, I just had to announce this, sorry if you don't care lol.
~Kyle (a girl with a boys name lol - Anastacia/Britney Spears- shaped)
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[31 Dec 2003|01:05am] |
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Everyone's doing his or her year reflections and talking about how much has gone on. For many lots did happen and for others it was just growing older and wiser.
A year ago, I was getting ready for my Freak of Nature tour. Life was amazing, and I assumed it could only get better. Naive if you ask me, but I guess there's always time and experiences to teach you. In late January I found out I had breast cancer. In many ways, it's the best thing that ever happened to me. As angry and sad it had made me for many months, I learned. Instead of facing that pain, I met a guy and married him. I don't take back what Leo and I shared because it was my escape. Many people through him became friends of mine, who I misjudged. All their lies and hurtful ways I mistook for friendship. Maybe it was wishful thinking, me finding something that truthfully was just not there. I understand now what I did not at the time. I've always been real with myself, but when you suppress the pain, you lose sight of things. I've learned so much through it all, as silly as many of the decisions I made seem to me, I'm grateful for the lessons they presented and left me with.
After our annulment, I sort of fell off the face of the planet, completely taken into writing and recording the next album. And while it was selfish, seeing as I barely kept in touch with many friends, it was also very much needed. After those few months, it took even longer for me to come out of myself again. While I was still the same.. many aspects had changed. I didn't want to become this introvert person; I've always been loud, wearing my heart on my sleeve. After much time and thought, I'm back to where I was again a year ago, simply much stronger and wiser. I'm in a happy place, so to speak, and while I'm single I don't find myself earning for a man like many girls I see. While a man in my life would be quite pleasant *laughs* I'm okay being alone and independent. I won't settle for less, like I did with Leo.. I deserve much more, I know that now.
It's terrible that through all this the only friend I have around here is Keri, whom I am much thankful for. It's understandable since most only know of my fame outside of the US, however, I'd really like to get the ball rolling and talk to some new people. I'm 30, a mature, independent woman, I don't play games, for some sad reason that threatens people, which is why true friendships for me are hard to come by. I'm thankful for Sharon Osbourne and Elton John, for they are truly some of the best friends I have ever known, who accept me and help me grow.
My resolutions this year? To take each day at a time, and be thankful for everything that comes my way. Too many people around here take too many things for granted. It's not about the false material things, take what you have and give back. You can never give back enough, you can always give more. That's what I've learned this year.
Have a safe and a very Happy New Year's Eve. May the New Year bring to you peace and happiness.
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I'm truly honored by the fact that Keri asked me to be her maid of honor at her wedding. We met less then a year ago but that girl is truly another sister to me *smiles* I thought she would ask her friend Ilana but apparently Ilana's been busy and hasn't been around so often, which works out great for me *laughs* Of course I said yes! *laughs again to herself* I can't express how happy it has made me, there are no words. We've already talked about the wedding and we're each busting with ideas, it's going to be amazing.
I'm doing a good job of updating this thing. I'll be around more, Keri's forcing me to be! So please, find me at freakstacia.
attractive, intelligent, single men are more then welcome! ;) *laughs*
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[23 Dec 2003|01:00am] |
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Today was wonderful and Keri insisted I update more and now is as good a time as any. Keri saw my post and gave me a call, as soon as we realized we were both in NYC, we got together, went to dinner and had Starbucks. She invited me to Tony's show at the Bitter End, so of course we went. A big hello and great job to Tony, wonderful to finally meet you and you're awesome!
Keri and I were like a couple of girls from high school drinking our beer and getting tipsy *laughs* Such fun. This chick kept flirting with Tony and her and I were glaring and such *laughs* We had seats in the corner just chillin watching the sets and hanging out. I can't stress how funny we looked, it was such a great time. Her and I are two of a kind, we haven't spoken much, just a call here and there to see how we were doing, today we hang out and we're best friends as always. I love it! *grins* So Keri thank you for a wonderful day. Tony great job and congrats!
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The albums done! I've been working so hard on it recently and it's finally done *grins* I can't express how relieved I am. Probably sometime in January I'll go back to the studio for a listen, a fresh ear for the sound will do me good. That way I can hear anything I might want to change.
Besides that I've been performing at a lot of charity events, besides the 46664 event I also attended the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington and sang Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine with Brian McKnight as a tribute to James Brown. Brian's a wonderfully talented sexy man, it was awesome.
That's all for now. Except of course, a huge congragulations to Miss Keri Russell. This is amazing to hear and I know it'll work out. Next time we talk I want details!
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Hey! Great news, I've been working my little butt off on my album and it's pretty much done. I'll be locking myself in the studio in New York for the next week or two finishing up some producing and the final touches! If that goes well, I'll try to throw in a few photo shoots before the holisdays also. Can you believe it? I've been working on it since about June, I'm ecstatic.
The music is similar to what you've heard, soul, pop and rock, what I'd like to call sprock *laughs* The European release date should be in March and the US one soon after, possibly even a bonus DVD included. Could you tell how excited I am? *laughs* Because it's just crazy.
That's about it, I was so excited I had to come and try to express it!!
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[02 Dec 2003|01:20am] |
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Alright, a real update. So much has been going on. Going to Africa to perform and partake in the World AIDS Day put together by Bono was in one word: incredible. I went there expecting to perform, have a goodtime, and learn.. I came out with a new goal. I've been focusing so much on my breast cancer foundation (which, thank the Lord has been doing quite well) and while that's very important, so many people are dying of AIDs. Being in Africa, really being there, seeing the people, the culture, and the poverty.. it's indescribable.
Onto more positive things! *laughs* My album is going very well and I'm very happy with the way it's turning out. Right now the release date is looking like April 5th. Which sounds far but I'm sure the time will go by *snaps* like that.
My Thanksgiving was awesome, spent in New York with my family. Lots of food, laughter and fun fun fun! You know how I do!! *laughs* I tend to think about my father more during the Holidays, what he's up to, I don't let it bring me down though. I love the Holidays, I already have the Christmas music on heavy rotation. Starting to decorate, I go all out!
Socially? I've been dating, nothing serious *laughs* My Mom is freaking out about my getting remarried, she's convinced it just won't happen again. Hopefully it will, but I'm not pushing anything. I just want my damn kids!! *laughs* I need to be more active in this place man! So many cool people seem to be joining and I'm too much of a loser to put more time *laughs* People probably think I come around to pimp myself out, but it's not that, I'm just not good at getting myself out there socially. I'll work harder on it.
I hope all is well.
( some pictures of me, beyonce, and bono, they're big, so it'll take some time )
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Africa is amazing, life is great. A real update coming soon, I promise! This is just one of the most incredible things I've ever done.
Hope all is well!
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It's already Sunday and I haven't lived up my weekend properly! That's what working does I guess *laughs* I'm hoping to get together with Keri tonight and cause some trouble, we'll see what happens.
So Leo's back? or am I crazy? hmmm.. this should be good. We honestly haven't talked, so I have no clue what that will lead up to. It'd be nice to at least have some sort of relationship with him, we weren't together for long, but we did go through a lot together. And as crazy as it sounds he will always have a spot *puts hand over her heart* right here! *laughs* You know how that goes.
I hope everyone is well and goodluck to everyone at the AMA's tonight, performers and nominees.
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Everyone's updating because of those disclaimer reminders! Maybe those should happen more often *laughs* Thanks to the maintainers for doing all that work, it's much appreciated.
I just woke up, about to go work out with my sister. Life has been busy but pretty good. For the first time in a long time, life is simply good. I'm working non-stop on the album. Just recording every chance I get. It's wonderful to be doing what I love like this, I can't wait for the finished product, it's going to blow your minds. I'm also doing tons of work for my foundation, it's going REALLY well. I have some amazing fans who truly care about the cause.
I'm sorry to see David isn't around as often, though I shouldn't talk. Looks like the two men i was involved with have disappeared... oh well.
Keri, now that you're back in LA. I promise you and I will cause so much trouble *winks* I'll call you tonight!
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I feel the need to introduce myself! It's been so long, it's a must. I'm Anastacia, and I'm a singer who's better known in Europe, Asia, basically everywhere except here *laughs* Everyone calls me Ana... I would go into detail but I'm starting a clean slate, so I won't get into my personal shit, I doubt any of you care! Anyways, I'm 30, I'm cute and I'm a cool chick!
When I was more active I used to hate when people would make an update all about how sorry they are they haven't been around and how busy they've been with all these excuses. I'd just laugh because I'm like, is it really that hard? And if you're not around, chances are people don't care for your excuses. *laughs* Here I sit, so very tempted to say those very things. To sit here saying my schedule and say everything I've been up to in order to explain myself. However, for those of you that even bother to read this, I won't. I'll simply say, I'm sorry I haven't been around at all and I miss some of you terribly!
To get to more important matters, I must confess how truly odd it is to sit here and update after it's been so long. Once upon a time I updated often and had much to say. I sit here feeling weird and searching for something to say. For starters, it is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and like I've stated a million times and I'll continue to state, Ladies, get those mammograms!! It can save your life. I've been working with Lifetime, yes you know that channel that is perfect for those depressing days because you know your life could never be that bad? *cracks up* Yes, they do wonderful things and we're working very hard together to raise money for my foundation.
My album, I've been writing and recording, nothing major yet, however, a lot of the music I'm really confident in and I'm just hoping it'll be a success here in the United States. I'm staying in New York City, my true home for life! *laughs*
To be perfectly honest, I feel so disconnected, I've been in the business mode for so long, then in the semi-depressed mode. I swear to everyone, I'm way back to normal! So now I sit here and I'm like, oh shit, I don't know any of this people. Someone, anyone, PLEASE give me a call, throw me an IM, talk to me, I'm nice enough, I'm a freak, I'm chill, just talk to me, I want to get to know you! YES YOU!
FREAKSTACIA
USE IT! ;) I'm done being such a dork, hope everything is well.
Ana
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| happy birthday to me... |
[17 Sep 2003|09:58pm] |
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It's my birthday today... I'm 30. I'm celebrating with those closest to me. I was really stressed and upset about this day, 30 seems so old. After some time I've realized, there's no reason for me to feel that way. I've accomplished so much, and yes, this year hasn't been the greatest, but you know I'm going to take so much out of it. I'm not going to go around wanting pity, that's not me, don't pity me, instead know me, understand me. It's been a bumpy ride and I know I haven't been around that often... I'm sorry about that. I just need to start over and I'm not ready to do that.
Birthdays are about celebrating your life, and all this hardship, has given me so much to celebrate. I'm alive and have so many stories to share. So much music to sing, write, create... so much inside of me. I have 30 years of experiance, pain, love, tears, happiness, and life behind me, I'm lucky to have all of that, to have more years then many people here.
As I grow older, I hope to accomplish everything I've wanted out of life... a marriage, a family, success in my music. It's less about money and fame, less about bling blingin *laughs* it's about being happy with who I am. It took me awhile to be happy with myself, and I was. But a few things tried to bring me down... it didn't succeed. I'm still here, still breathing, still happy.
It's strange to think I was married to a man who never celebrated my birthday with me. How naive to have jumped into something like that. I was 29 when I did that, I'm now 30 and I know at this age I never could do such a thing. Funny how as you get older, you just keep learning and learning.
Anyone know that story Eleven by Sandra Cisneros? About how you have those ages inside of you. It's true, I agree with it completely. Some days I might be 6, still needing my Mom or my sister. Or 11, still trying to reach for something, to be older, or something I'm not. Or 17, yearning for the independence I think I'm ready for, when really I'm still learning who I am, trying to understand what's important. Or 25 realizing that it's hard to be an adult and nothing is what you thought it would be. And somedays I'm just my age, those ages never leave you, they're just inside of me, and they come out from time to time.
Life is about taking experiences and learning from them, not worrying about how old you are or if you're going to end up married or not. If you're happy with yourself and you have people around you who care, that's what matters.
I'm hopeful the next year will bring me more success, with a new album coming out, I hope to be more known in the United States. I hope to go on tour, a bigger and better tour then the tour I was prevented from going on. I hope to have the courage to meet a man, and not fall into some crazy, immature relationship that the last one led me to. I hope for happier times then this past year gave me. I hope that my friends and family are healthy, happy, and have found some sort of love. Mostly, I hope for my health. I'm healthy now, I hope that lasts. I'm just hopeful, I'm not upset or scared because I'm getting older, it's foolish to feel that way. Well now I'm off to have a wonderful night with some girlfriends, I'm really blessed and I know that.
With age comes experiance, it just depends on whether or not you're willing to learn from those experiences. Believe you me, I'm planning on learning. I may be 30, but there's lots of lessons out there, and lots of goodtimes ;)
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I woke up this morning with a smile on my face. I looked in the mirror and liked what I saw.
Maybe it's okay that I'm single, maybe it's okay I'm turning 30... maybe...
I uploaded new icons:
http://www.livejournal.com/allpics.bml?user=ana_stacia
thanks to my dear friend ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) davidraiman.
Hope everyone is well.
Ana
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This is gonna be short. Basically, my 30th birthday is coming up Sept 17th and I'm going through a divorce. Life is not pleasent. I'm putting myself hard at work and just... letting that be my life. I have wonderful friends and people in my life who are loving and supporting me. I'm sorry for not being around but it's just too hard to be cheerful right now, and there's not much for me to say. I hope everyone is doing well.
Ana
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