2010 sucked in many ways. But it also ROCKED in many ways. 2011 will probably be no different, but here's to new beginnings anyway!

One way to look at taking risks....

Very inspiring words!

Amplify’d from www.acleareye.com

"Almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart." - Steve Jobs

Don't wait for your brush with death. Have the courage to follow your heart and create your own exciting life, instead of living someone else's. Read more at www.acleareye.com

 

See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/k0cz

'Happy Holidays From Voice Talents Everywhere'

It was loads of fun putting this together!

Amplify’d from www.voiceoverxtra.com

On a cold winter's night (or maybe a chilly Minnesota afternoon) a couple days ago, voice talent Terry Daniel arose such a clatter on social media with a brainstorm to string together a bunch of voice over holiday wishes on one mp3, that the result is an enchanting collage of holiday wishes from 31 voices worldwide.  Read more at www.voiceoverxtra.com

 

See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/jzff

A bunch of emails to get to......if I owe you a reply for something I'm doing it soon!

The Troublesome Truth about Voice-Overs | Double Dutch

URL:  http://www.nethervoice.com/nethervoice/2010/12/29/troub...

Probably NOT what some of you want to hear, but this is so accurate it's scary.

See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/jzdd

Putting together a list of jingle singers and producers for a client. Please EMAIL your info to: trish@voiceoversbytrish.com. Thanks!

VO ladies, what pre do you use? Looking for something to complement my Senn 416......

Preparing a scallop appetizer, then off to my uncle's place! Merry Christmas Eve!

Chili now in the crock pot, scripts in queue, and a cool night with friends planned. Gonna be a good day!

Just finished up a VO for Technicolor and am out the door to get my shopping done! What does everybody want for Christmas?

Recording 100 liners for a Top 100 Countdown for a radio station in Uganda....quiet please! This is gonna take awhile....

Just posted Faffcon on the events page on Voiceoverload.com: http://ping.fm/TkeJQ Add your own VO event link too!

Looking for inexpensive royalty-free music bed for the "12 Days of Christmas", any of my producer friends have it or a site recommendation?

Spending a LITTLE too much time on Twitter today. I just tried following myself.

Damn, I love working with professionals.

First session back in the booth after a head cold and I'm already exhausted...wondering when local car dealers will realize yelling is old.

NEWSFLASH: http://ping.fm/vsRbt is now up! Pick a category. Submit your link. For FREE.

Head cold. Grrrr. May as well take advantage of the down time and get a marketing plan together for 2011! Trying to stay productive.

"Creating Celebrity Impressions" - Making Money as a Mimic,Webinar with Helene Weinberg!. http://ping.fm/3ixth

Doing a VO on the technology of Technicolor. Learning as you talk is a cool but strange concept......

Custom T-shirts....a GREAT gift idea for the person who has everything! My VO is on the how-to vids: http://ping.fm/amNXw

A cool tool for choosing beauty products! VO I recorded recently: http://ping.fm/Qs9dL

GRAN ANUNCIO PARA LOCUTORES, MUY PRONTO !! SIGAN PENDIENTES....

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American peeps! To the rest of you, Happy Thursday. :-)

Pretty sure the voiceover gods are smiling today. :-) Looks like I'm taking the day off from FB as a result. Have a great day!

One seventeen page narration and 2 powerpoint presentations. I love Saturdays. Cold is kicked I think!

Feel that pre-cold "tickle".....hopefully I can beat it but looks like I'll be working late today just in case!

Getting new business cards for the NYC mixer!

If you're in the Pequannock, NJ area, this is a GREAT 50's style ice cream and food shop! http://ping.fm/aiEMt

headed to NYC tonight, whatever YOU'RE doing, have fun!

Got an iPhone or a small biz? This is the hottest new app! http://ping.fm/lsZ6j Got my voiceover biz signed up already...

Playing hooky for a bit...going to see Megamind! If anyone needs anything I'll be back in the studio this afternoon.

Remember to thank a veteran today!

This "starting to get dark at 4:30" thing is for the birds! I know I should be used to it by now but seriously....

Morning coffee phase officially over. Oh, how I've missed you, Green Tea!

Vocal challenge of the day: "888".....saying "800" was SO much easier!

I always have fun with the DRTV delivery! An infomercial voiceover I recorded recently: http://ping.fm/RHVAo

is officially home, and staying home.

Marice Tobias: The Interview! Renowned Voiceover Coach and producer opens up on "The Producers" podcast: http://ping.fm/vhBlg Enjoy!

So nice to be back in my home studio, but later this week it's 2 days in a row of out-of-home studio sessions with 2 of my fave clients. :-)

Working in Dallas today, leave for Cali tomorrow. Home Sunday! Hallelujah....

What's YOUR number?

hates Pro-Tools with a PASSION. Why the #$%& do I continue to use this program!?

Bifidobacterium Lactis and Lactobacillus Acidophilus. Say THAT 3 times fast! Oh, and hello from Baltimore.

Jealous of my friends in Australia.....summer is just starting for you! Getting chillier here with each passing day.

A TV/Web promo I voiced recently: http://ping.fm/v8BKP

Talked to a few VO people recently and it seems like there are a lot of southpaws among us....how many lefties do we have out there?

Had both a "Yay!" and "Ugh." week... T.G.I.F.! Well, almost.

wondering why everything always has to happen all at once! Just breathe, Trish....

Man, this thing is FAST! Dual monitors and laptop all connected. New studio/workspace is officially pimped out. :-)

So psyched. Getting a computer today! A shiny new Dell. :-) Be back online in a few hours.....

Shhh. Recording radio liners for a station in Greece. Sign of a true entrepreneur: LOVING having no idea where the next gig is coming from!

Starting to drink coffee instead of tea in the morning, not sure if this is a good thing...but it wakes me up faster.

Lazy day, but working on a few things tonight. Busy week ahead! What's up whichoo?

Ugh. Even with a shiny new invoicing system, I still hate the billing process. Can anyone think of a better incentive than MONEY?

When I worked a cubicle job I ate lunch at my desk. Now that I work from home, I still eat at my desk! Do you? Or do you take a break?

If you invented a metal shower caddy, wouldn't you use stainless steel so it doesn't RUST? Apparently my inventor didn't think of that. Grr.

I like my trips but there's nothing like working from my home studio....no hotel maids vacuuming in the hall the second I hit "record"....

Wondering how I'm going to get everything done before leaving for Houston tomorrow. Prioritize, Trish! Now where's that purple hair dye.....

Was offered 50 bucks to do 5 promo liners for a TV station. Um....no. Have you turned down a job recently? Why?

Busy day today. Another one tomorrow. Having a glass of sweet North Carolina Muscadine wine, then headed to bed. G'night!

If anyone hears radio commercials with some chick talking about the new Sands Resort and Casino in Bethlehem, PA, that chick is me. :-)

Own a New Jersey business? Found free advertising at: http://ping.fm/XCC7T promo code "linkedin" for 2 months free banner ad

Got home from NC at 6am this morning, slept until noon. Ugh! But back on the mic tomorrow. Excited to be back in my home studio!

"The voiceover should be fun, lively & clear (as opposed to monotone & unclear)." Um. Riiiight.

Gotta love Youtube: A client requested a specific audio effect that I had never used in CoolEdit. Quick search and 2 minutes later, done!

A million things to do, ALL of equal importance. How the heck do U decide which one to do first? Oh, AND lunch with mom in T minus 3 hours.

Attempting a Des Moines trip again in the morning. If anyone's in the area, I'll have evenings free until Monday, hit me up!

A río revuelto, ganancia de pescadores. "There’s good fishing in troubled waters." So true!

Found a clip of one of my first paid VO's EVER! From the Plasmatics DVD: http://ping.fm/9JvXM

Habla Espanol? I wanna learn to speak Spanish.....what's the best way....private lessons? Rosetta Stone?

2 narrations and 3 commercials today to do (so far). Talk to you guys later!

Realized I hadn't changed my outgoing voicemail message in a few YEARS. How often do you change yours?

Voiceover artist/small biz WEBSITE SALE, FANTASTIC prices. Check out my friend and web designer: http://ping.fm/4Bjgp

Doing an analysis of my business over the past 6 years. What needs some minor revamping, and what needs a complete overhaul? We'll see...

Just heard someone call social networking the "wave of the future".....ummm...isn't it already here?

Hola! People that DON'T speak fluent Spanish still know a bunch of various Spanish words and their meanings. How many others can you name?

Phew! Always need a nap after reading for an infomercial. That super-smiley, excited style is tiring! Good thing it's almost 5:00.

Just realized I missed my own anniversary. On Saturday, I celebrated 6 years of full-time VO! Maybe I'll have a bash....

A client talked me into doing an animation audition today. I recorded it and listened......there's a REASON I don't it, I'm terrible! lol

Headed to a session to record about headaches, nausea, and projectile vomiting....

Eyeing the new Blackberry Bold. Or do I wait for the Thunder? Thoughts?

Landscaper is here. Wonder if my rush-job client will mind the faint "brrrrrrrrrrrr" in the background. Think music will cover it up? ;-)

Fired a client this morning. Never LIKE doing it, but it had to be done. Anyone had a similar experience? Always a bittersweet situation....

Does anyone have experience with the email service MailChimp? I don't want a monthly service and it seems like a good deal....

"But wait, there's MORE!" If I had a nickel for every time I've said that phrase............I wouldn't be charging enough.

A big hug and a kiss to whoever it was that opened the voiceover floodgates this morning. :-) Now, back to the booth I go.....

Unless you're beaching it, it's too darn hot to go out. May as well get some work done. What are you doing today?

loves referrals!

Is getting ready to launch a project that's been 3 years in the making. Details soon!

Recording a virtual tour narration....for a property in Cabo! The patio/bbq/tiki bar area is as big as the house itself.....

3 one-line jobs came in this morning, and they're already done! Gotta love this job.....

Currently looking at the Summit Audio 2BA-221 Pre, had an audio engineer friend say it was great. Any #voiceover peeps have feedback?

Drinking homemade iced coffee (usually a tea drinker but needed a change!) and getting some voice work done before the weekend kicks in....

What an amazing long weekend with friends and family! Back to work now.....

Trying to be more productive today but it's so tempting to just go and have a cup of tea on the deck, it's beautiful out!

Headed to visit the folks in south Jersey..if anyone needs anything VO related I'll have my trusty mobile setup with me! Have a great day...

Getting some family time in today with my brother, sis-in-law, nephews and niece. :-)

Voiceover challenge phrase of the evening: "assess susceptibility"

Still catching up on work AND personal stuff today. But is IS hump day! Not that it means anything when you're self-employed...lol

Has you heard of Miche bags? http://ping.fm/Btju8 I'm having a home party next Saturday the 26th....who's in?

Found out I'm no longer the voice for Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. But 5 years was a great run! What's next?

"Made with real ingredients." As long as it's 3-dimensional, isn't it considered "real"?

Finally....weekend is here! Need something cool to do in Houston Saturday night......any suggestions?

after 3 days home, now headed to Houston again....have a great day everyone!

Talking super fast anytime after midnight is hard. Shouldn't have waited this long to start voicing disclaimers...

So cool to see everyone's pics surfacing from VOICE 2010. Now if I could just get my camera charger back so I could do the same!

Another beautiful day in Los Angeles, and VOICE starts tomorrow! Can't wait....

Ugh. 4:30 EST, packing. But I'll be in Malibu by lunch, PST! Hope L.A. is ready for the Dish..... ;-)

taking the rest of the day off to spend some time with family before the big trip.

Finally, dinner at a decent hour. Red quinoa, spinach and kielbasa. Funny combo but it's goooood

cranking out the warm, compassionate heartfelt medical reads today.

Editing 2.5 hours of audio today from a video game session, then over Jenn's tonight for the "Lost" finale!

Freakin' Pro-Tools! Timer keeps running but it stops recording and I don't of course realize it until halfway through the session...GRRRR

Slower voiceover days earlier this week but as predicted, it's picking up. :-)

check out a live voiceover session with Jeff right now!http://ping.fm/ZxUEW

After a hectic but work-out lazy winter....I'm back for more kickboxing! Getting SO ready for L.A....

How the heck did I get sucked into the whole teeny-bopper Twilight saga? Foaming at the mouth after seeing the "Eclipse" trailer now....

My passion for purple is officially a sickness, just got a purple trackball and rim for my Blackberry.

spending the day with some good friends in Burlington!

visiting with the rents and relaxing for a day...

Happy Mother's Day! (where applicable...hehe) :-)

Ess Ay Tee You Are Dee Ay Why.......NIGHT!

loves the sound of a deadline as it whizzes past. (Ok I don't really love it but it happens sometimes.)

Late nights are best for that "gravelly" sound needed in top 40 radio imaging....recording liners for a Japanese radio station!

Great night seeing an old friend for Cinco De Mayo! Anyone else have problems uploading pics from a Blackberry to FB? Never works...

I haven't been invited to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with anyone yet....does anyone want to change that? :-)

Gotta love it when you answer the phone VERY softly and the person starts talking back at you at 5000 FREAKIN' decibels...

This is one of the few times I wish I owned a television, just want to relax for a bit after a few VO projects. Hm....

Nothing cures the snack cravings like a banana and Nutella sandwich!

Still broadcasting! Video voiceover session: http://ping.fm/sSJJ4

Come join me in my video voiceover session, haven't done one in ages! http://ping.fm/5o9cI

http://VoiceTweet.com is back up....sorta. Freakin' hackers....thanks to everyone for the heads up!

Freakin' hackers! http://VoiceTweet.com/ is down, thanks everyone for the heads up...we're working on it!

had a very productive weekend....back to work tomorrow!

Made carrot bread from the pulp in my juicer....it's actually pretty good! lol

Can't believe I only paid $340 total to get to VOICE 2010 in June...Newark to L.A. non-stop. Wahoo!

recording a voiceover explaining the 3D software used for the movie Avatar. Pretty cool stuff! What are you doing today?

Busy day. Just wanted to say hi!

can someone recommend a video production company in the Atlanta area they've had a personal experience with?

Time to turn on the heat again. GRRRR

Need a list of Spanish dialects. Whoever emails me the most at trish@voiceoversbytrish.com gets a free membership or ad on VoiceTweet.com!

hate working Saturdays but it's the only time I get a chance to catch up on admin work!

Advertisers on http://voicetweet.com/ are already getting results, and voice talent are getting work! Only $7 to list your voice...

had a great dinner with some family members and now it's back to work!

dialed a number wrong and got NASA. Oops.

early (for me) ISDN session in the morning at 10am! TRYING to get to bed at a decent hour. Night!

is tired! Coffee might be unavoidable today. No time for a nap...

It's good to be home! Of all things, I miss my tea the most when I'm on the road. I'm a simple woman. :-)

editing in the hotel room and getting ready for the 6 hour drive to Minneapolis....have a great Friday!

Still in Iowa but just did a fun phone session for McAlister's Deli in Indianapolis.....I'm "Tammy". ;-)

Fun weekend...got my first IMDB credit! Leaving for Omaha in 2 hours, have a good day guys....

Ok this is a first (and probably a last): Needed some paperwork I hadn't seen in 6 years, and it was in the FIRST place I looked.

The only time I'm NOT ok with being single is when I have to get a jar open.

Up early, ugh. BUT it's for a good cause: Bronx Zoo today with mom, nephews and sis-in-law! Beautiful here....enjoy your day too.

Don't you just love it when you know you've made the right decision and still feel like crap?

I LOVE the "lots of pulp" O.J. How much do you like in YOUR orange juice?

Hope all who celebrated had a wonderful Easter! Good Friday is always slow but today certainly made up for it.....

3 minutes to think of a good April Fool's joke. Ummmm.

wondering how the hell Google Chrome got installed as my default browser...change it back to Firefox!

having a roller-coaster day! Good, bad, good, bad.....

Had a client say "I was gonna hire someone local that would do it for less, but I wanted it done RIGHT so I called you." I almost cried.

On a health kick and a friend suggested chia seeds.......they're actually not awful. Different texture when they're soaked in water, very interesting.....

Wide awake at 3am, eating pizza.....need to go to sleep!

phone patch session at 7pm tonight with a new client for a series of medical commercials. Gotta be accommodating! :-)

Can't there be just ONE universal plug?? Adapters, schmadapters....grrrr

Partying at one of Babe Ruth's ol' watering holes tonight for my buddy Art's b-day! Gyp's Tavern....good times....stop by!

Carbon monoxide detector beeping at 6am.....low battery. Why can't these things ever happen during the DAY?

Casting video game voice talent of ALL kinds...please send animation/videogame voice demos to Trish@VoiceoversByTrish.com for consideration!

Turning on the heat again. Why can't it just STAY warm? 40's this weekend....blecch

A huge book with half yellow and half white pages in it was on my doorstep recently covered in a plastic bag. I'm confused. Looks archaic.

Unemployed math genius solves 99 year old math equation and then turns down $1M prize: http://ping.fm/1SD6X

is on a ROLL!

Recording a large elearning project. Ok, only 3000 words but that's large for ME, when I'm mostly voicing commercials these days....

A slow Monday yesterday...but Tuesday is WAY making up for it!

A little overwhelmed with the VO newbie emails today....considering writing a form letter. Is that wrong?

Does anyone know of a voice talent with a Bermuda accent? If so, please email me! Trish@VoiceoversByTrish.com Thanks!

grilling with the fam today. first time wearing flip flops this year! :-) Enjoy your Sunday.....

OMG an amazing day here in Joisey.....going hiking with my buddy Herb! Have a great weekend guys....

Just saw a job posting, asking for "4 kid's voices, ages 5-7...must be very professional." hahaha

Foursquare.com.....uh ohhhhh I'm in trouble

eating the richest chocolate brownie ever....mmm

Just finished a VO session on video with an international client. They're in Singapore, producer is in Australia. Gotta love the internet!

Seriously, Paramore's lead singer is one of the best chick singers EVER!

Still looking for a few more female Spanish voice talent.....please send demos to Trish@VoiceoversByTrish.com and specify dialect

Looking for more female Spanish voice talent! Please email demos to: trish@VoiceoversByTrish.com

home for a whole month. feels good! time to catch on some things..like family and friends.

Talking to Terry about a Voice Overs on Demand reunion.

One more day til Denver. Laundry, scripts, invoicing to be done. Can I just pick ONE?

How People React to Male vs. Female Voiceovers http://ping.fm/UWRtf

http://ping.fm/XE3aq

auditioning for a book trailer VO. Look out Melissa Disney! haha

Gazing up at the most amazing display of stars in north Jersey tonight while having a cup of tea on the deck, in ABOVE-freezing weather. :-)

Home sweet home! A foot of snow on my car, but a phone patch session at 10 and catching up on other projects today so it can wait.

Need female Spanish voice talent, Mexican dialect only please. No beginners. Please email demos to Trish@VoiceoversByTrish.com. Thanks!

Why do I insist on always getting chatty with the hotel maids when 99.9% of the time they can just reply with a nod and a smile?

Auditioning to be the image voice of an African radio station. I love my job.

Recording in my hotel room...gotta love technology! Puttin' my MicPort Pro to the test.....it's delivered so far. :-)

Looking for something cool to do in Houston tonight.....let me know what's up!

PLEASE tell me I'm not the only one who has bitten a finger while popping in a piece of gum.....ouch! lol

Currently reading "Twilight"......WAY more in depth than the movie, NOT that the Robert Pattinson visual was a bad thing. :-)

Job seekers, REALLY stand out! I voiced this great app, Pro and free version available:: Audio Job Interview: http://ping.fm/azSQ1

Hair now purple again. 3 more inches of snow on the ground. 3 VO jobs recorded today. One more to go.

More snow on the way, so I'm staying in tonight and dyeing my hair purple. Again. :-)

Got my new bed today! Got a great deal at Bob's Furniture, and it won't take 6 wks like through the department stores...it'll be here Thurs!

Just sent off the clips to my producer for final mixing.....looking forward to getting my new commercial voiceover demo FINISHED!