The Diary Of An Indie Artist
My name is Gina Carey. I am a wife , mother, independent recording artist, producer, writer and the CEO of Gico Music & Soul Jazzy Entertainment. follow me as I share my life's lessons with you. These are my stories, these are my truths.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Soul Jazzy Entertainments New Webisode "Tell My Story" Trailer
Soul Jazzy Entertainments New Webisode "Tell My Story" Trailer
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Sipping on Hot Tea

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Can’t Find My Keys
I’m running late for work and I can’t find my keys. What
did I do with them? I can’t go anywhere until I find them. The last time I saw
then yesterday when I came back from the store. I distinctly remember coming in
the house, setting them down on the table and walking into the kitchen. From my
recollection, that was what I did, however, I could be wrong. Lately I've had
so many things on my mind, I often forget things. Nevertheless, I must find
these keys! I cannot go on with my day until I find them. I need these keys to
get my car started and accomplish my day’s goals. I know they’re in the house somewhere,
but I can’t find them.
While looking for my keys, I thought about how many
people are walking around with hidden hurts. It’s they’re inside your inner house,
but sometimes you can’t find it. Locating the source of your pain is the key to
moving on in your life. It is the first step to freeing your troubled mind.
You can’t fix what you can’t identify. You will go on and
on carrying it around until eventually it destroys your spirit, your dreams,
goals and relationships.
I sat down for a moment, ditched my adrenaline mode and
thought long and hard about where I put them. After much reflection, I remembered
that I also went to the bathroom to wash my hands and they fell behind the
toilet.
Take the time to think long and hard about where in your
house have you left your hurt, your pain and your insecurities. Don’t go around
another day with that pain. It’s in your house somewhere, just look for it. I guarantee
you, if you really take to look, you will find it. Here's a freebie, find it fast before you run
everyone away that you love. Heavenly father, show me the source of my hidden
pains. And after you show me, give me the strength to confront it head on and
surrender my issues to you that I may be totally healed, whole and complete. In
the name of Jesus Christ my Savior. Amen.
Dusting Off My Boots
Wednesday November 13, 2013
Published by: Arabella Guirerra
I had a rough childhood growing up. This may sound like a cliché' because who hasn't right? Perhaps, but everyone has a story to tell. So sit back grab your favorite cappuccino and here we go.I grew up in South Central L.A in poverty, gang infested neighborhoods, homeless, switched around from house to home, pillow to post and by a single mother whose parenting skills might of needed a little fine-tuning. However, all of those obstacles growing up gave me imaginary hurdles that throughout my life taught me to be grateful, humble, giving and appreciative.I think I inherited each of those qualities as I jumped over each hurdle in my life.What's unique about me is that no matter how many times I get knocked down, I always dust my boots off and get right back up . Visit our website http://www.souljazzyentertainment.com
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
The Second Floor
Published by: Gina Carey (C) 2013
After trying to fight the feeling of spending another dime
on none necessities, I gave in to the temptation and went to the mall. Whenever
I visit the mall, I find myself frequenting the same store located on the lower
level.
A friend of mines turned me on to my now favorite store
years ago, and just the thought of going puts the biggest smile on my face. Their
dresses are absolutely stunning and very affordable. One of the best things
about my favorite store is that the customer service is exceptional, always
full of bright shinny smiling faces. While
shopping in my favorite store, I sometimes run into familiar faces. We talk
about the same old things like, are you still on that diet, or “Girl that dress
is so cute, but I could never wear that with all my jelly rolls”. We discuss
our children and husbands as if we knew each other for centuries, yet walk away
without any follow up contact.

While waiting for my
food, the same friend who had turned me on to my favorite store located on the
lower level, tells me about this amazing new department store that just opened
on the second floor. She informed me that there was a grand opening and that the
same dress I bought for $40.00 was on sale for $20.00.
Needless to say, I was in shock. I had not shopped anywhere other
than my favorite store in years. I was so fixated on that store; I never even
thoughts about visiting the second floor for anything. After all, I thought
that everything thing I needed was in my normal clothing store. Nevertheless I
decided to do the unimaginable and make that trip upwards.
After finishing my meal, I reluctantly headed towards the escalator.
As I moved closer towards the center of the mall, I thought about what would
happen if I really like this new store and even worse find a restaurant that
has even better mac and cheese? The mere thought of changing anything about my
regular routine frightened me for a moment because I am such a creature of habit.
But, after several years of shopping on the same level, I felt like maybe I should
take the plunge and explore new horizons.
So, I jumped on the escalator and proceeded heading upward. While
ascending, I noticed the lower level and all the objects thereon becoming
smaller. As I continued to escalate upward, the objects on the 2nd level
become more vibrate and clearer. I couldn't believe my eyes! There were
numerous clothing stores with 70 % off sales and clothes that appeared to be
even more fabulous than the ones at my favorite store. When I finally reached
the second floor, I looked down and for a split second I thought about how much
I would miss my old shopping buddies and friends I had made who worked in favorite
store, but against my own reluctance , I decided to move forward and proceed to
the second level.
Just as my friend said, the same dress I had purchased for
$40.00 was only $20.00. On top of that, the employees were also friendly. Wow! Who would have known that moving forward,
although scary and uncertain at times could turn out to be the biggest blessing
of your life? Heavily Father, help me to embrace change and to be lead by your
Holy Spirit in all that I do. Let me never be so comfortable in my own routines
that I miss out on where you want to take me.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
We're Just Like Sisters
Published by: Gina Carey (C) 2013
“I love you and I promise to always be there for you”. “No matter what, I have your back”. “I am your number one supporter, you can depend me”. If you ever need a friend, call me anytime”. OK, so let me rephrase that statement, “You can always depend on me only if you’re not plagued with problems deeper than the part of the pool I wish to swim".
We are so close, we
are like sisters you say, but we are only like sisters as long as I do
everything according to your liking. We are only like sisters if I chose to
never think different or make choices that deviate from your thoughts and ideas
of what I should do.
We are like sisters
you say, but what if I move far away from the home town where you reside? How
long will it take for you to forget that I even existed? “You are like a sister
to me”, are the words I’m beginning to despise.
I am not like a sister to you when you’re so eager to turn
your back when I’m going through hard times. I am not like a sister to you if I
call you and it takes you four weeks to return my call. I am not like a sister
to you when I’m involved in great things and you never take the time to
support. And I am certainly not like a sister to you when you make promises with
no intention
on following through.
Did you know I got married last week? Do you even know my
new last name? Hey, I got promoted on my job to manager, did you know that? The
answer is no. No to everything. And now you are not like a sister to
me? You are not even a friend. Thank you Lord that I can always depend on you
being there, no matter what. I’m so grateful for your
steadfast love that never ceases. You love me unconditionally. Everyday that
goes by, I become more and more aware of your awesome greatness. Thank you for
being all that I will ever need. You are more than enough. Your love is incomparable!!
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