I'm back in Pittsburgh safely, but I want to thank everyone soooo much for everything they had done for me these past three weeks. I the chance to meet and work with some amazing and talented people. I will be back in Switzerland in a few months, and I can't wait.
This post is ALL about the kids from Coole Schule 2009! I want to thank each and everyone one of you who asked so many great questions! It made me feel so good to answer all of your questions and being able to bring a SMILE on each of your faces. I am so thankful to have you guys as new fans. I can't wait to come back and give you an even better show next time! You guys rock!
I love you Switzerland!
Also check out my home page JUST for Switzerland! http://www.sarahburgess.ch/
Soon I'll post my favorite highlights from the tour! Keep in touch & stay posted! :-)
XOXO
Sarah
Monday, September 28, 2009
One amazing week.
This is just the start of something amazing, but this is MY year.
Here are my favorite photos from the shoot!
A smiling picture I actually LOVE :-)
Here are some photos from the studio! We went into the studio after singing at four schools that day! (It was a looooong exciting day!) So many amazing people have recorded here...including Lenny Kravitz!
Here is a behind the scene shot form the photoshoot!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Sorry for the Delay!
Sorry for the delay in posts this week! I've been so busy with the tour that I haven't had a moment to sit down and write...(This is why I'm writing this post in the car on the way to the next gig) I can honestly say this is the most tiring fun I've ever had! Its a lot of hard work on your body physically and emotionally, It's really draining! It's completely worth it because I know that each and every kid truly appreciates and enjoys the performances (and they are learning too, which is always a great thing!)
The questions they have been asking me are really great! Some of the questions really make me think too, there has only been one question I didn't understand so far. A girl asked me at one of the schools if I ever “did it” with any other singers. I prepared myself for this questions at the beginning of the tour because my tour manager Oliver said the kids might be asking these type of questions. So without thinking about her question I responded with “No, but if Johnny Depp ever came along....Just Kidding hahahaha.” The entire room had odd looks on their faces and didn't quite know what I was talking about. I just shrugged it off and moved onto the next question. Later in the car Oliver asked me if I had a misunderstanding of the question....”I said no...they had the problems understanding my answer.” Here the REAL question was if I ever “Duet” with another singer! Hahahaha!!!
This week has also been odd signature requests! I singed countless cell phones, cameras, bags, clothes, and even abs! Haha, that one was a little odd but I did it! The parents of these kids are going to KILL me! I know if my kid came home with signatures all over their body, clothes, and electronics...they would be dead! ;-)
Must head into my next performance!
XOXO
Sarah
The questions they have been asking me are really great! Some of the questions really make me think too, there has only been one question I didn't understand so far. A girl asked me at one of the schools if I ever “did it” with any other singers. I prepared myself for this questions at the beginning of the tour because my tour manager Oliver said the kids might be asking these type of questions. So without thinking about her question I responded with “No, but if Johnny Depp ever came along....Just Kidding hahahaha.” The entire room had odd looks on their faces and didn't quite know what I was talking about. I just shrugged it off and moved onto the next question. Later in the car Oliver asked me if I had a misunderstanding of the question....”I said no...they had the problems understanding my answer.” Here the REAL question was if I ever “Duet” with another singer! Hahahaha!!!
This week has also been odd signature requests! I singed countless cell phones, cameras, bags, clothes, and even abs! Haha, that one was a little odd but I did it! The parents of these kids are going to KILL me! I know if my kid came home with signatures all over their body, clothes, and electronics...they would be dead! ;-)
Must head into my next performance!
XOXO
Sarah
Last Day in Paris
I woke up this morning so excited t be in Paris! Today is going to be a really hectic day, I have to go back to Switzerland late tonight because I have more performances tomorrow morning. I made sure I saw everything I wanted before I had to go back.
The main thing on my to do list is to go to the Louvre. The Louvre is the biggest museum in the world, so much history behind the walls. I couldn't believe how HUGE the louver was, miles and miles long! I only got to see a small portion of the museum, but I made sure I saw all of the main art pieces. In the museum I got to see the Mona Lisa....it was sooo small and behind so much protective glass. People have tried to destroy the Mona Lisa before and it also has been stolen a few times. Looking at it I wondered why anyone would try to do such a thing....I could barely get near it, and it angered me how a few people can ruin it for everyone else.
The most moving thing I got to see was Napoleons apartment. It was amazing, every piece, every item was so luxurious! The detail of everything had me in awe.....the bed was amazing too!
After the museum we went to the painting quarter, I got to see some of the painters in action. It was really cool to see how into the paintings they were, they were painting with passion. I learned that the painters had to pay AND get accepted into this special place. These are the painters representing Pairs, and its art. They also make a ton of money off of the tourists!! I got suckered into getting painted by a new age artist. While I was getting painted tons of people stopped to watch.....it was pretty cool! I loved the painting after I saw it....it doesn't look like me exactly by its an art piece inspired by me. I cant wait to frame it when I get home! I also bought a lot of post cards here....so to everyone I promised I would send them one....Its on its way! :)
To end my day in Paris I had a Crepe....OMGOSH! It was sooo freaking good....I had mine with nutella...another new thing im obsessed with. If I would have known how good they would be I would have got a few more haha! Paris was everything I expected it to be and even more.
Can't wait to visit you again Paris, I love you!!
XOXO
Sarah
Me & the famous Mona Lisa
The main thing on my to do list is to go to the Louvre. The Louvre is the biggest museum in the world, so much history behind the walls. I couldn't believe how HUGE the louver was, miles and miles long! I only got to see a small portion of the museum, but I made sure I saw all of the main art pieces. In the museum I got to see the Mona Lisa....it was sooo small and behind so much protective glass. People have tried to destroy the Mona Lisa before and it also has been stolen a few times. Looking at it I wondered why anyone would try to do such a thing....I could barely get near it, and it angered me how a few people can ruin it for everyone else.
The most moving thing I got to see was Napoleons apartment. It was amazing, every piece, every item was so luxurious! The detail of everything had me in awe.....the bed was amazing too!
After the museum we went to the painting quarter, I got to see some of the painters in action. It was really cool to see how into the paintings they were, they were painting with passion. I learned that the painters had to pay AND get accepted into this special place. These are the painters representing Pairs, and its art. They also make a ton of money off of the tourists!! I got suckered into getting painted by a new age artist. While I was getting painted tons of people stopped to watch.....it was pretty cool! I loved the painting after I saw it....it doesn't look like me exactly by its an art piece inspired by me. I cant wait to frame it when I get home! I also bought a lot of post cards here....so to everyone I promised I would send them one....Its on its way! :)
To end my day in Paris I had a Crepe....OMGOSH! It was sooo freaking good....I had mine with nutella...another new thing im obsessed with. If I would have known how good they would be I would have got a few more haha! Paris was everything I expected it to be and even more.
Can't wait to visit you again Paris, I love you!!
XOXO
Sarah
Me & the famous Mona Lisa
Welcome to my home...haha I wish!
I was sooooo tired from the busy day! So much walking haha!
A 
painter in the street
painter in the streetMe getting painted in Paris!
Monday, September 14, 2009
First day of Paris!
Tonight I'm writing from the city of romance, Paris! I loved Paris so much more than I thought. I had the chance to stay with 3nity and their family. 3nity is a boy band pop group from France. They are great and have a r&b style to them....the greatest thing about them is that they are triplets!! (Desiree, Olivier,Romain, Sylvain, Vincent and Steph!!!) I loved them sooo much and we goot along great....funny thing was we had the same humor!
Check out their awesome music at:
www. MySpace.com/Official3nity
As soon as I arrived I the city we went straight to the Eiffel Tower, I couldn't believe how much bigger it is in person. I was shocked at all of the tourists that were there. I learned that Paris is the most frequented touristic spot in the world. Thousands and thousands of people we're just in awe of the tower, there were couples kissing in the street, families taking photos and criminals selling stolen mini Eiffel towers. It was an experience of a lifetime.
We then walked to all of the major city attractions in Paris. I even got to do a little shopping ;-) Seeing the Biggest Louis Vuitton store in the world was also pretty amazing. Four floors of pure pleasure! The most amusing thing about Paris was the street performers, they were all dedicated and loved to make other people happy. Even if it was for a few Euros a day, they got to do what they loved....and they were happy with just that! I got to see so many singers, musicians, and dancers. The coolest thing I got to see was this man dressed as a waiter....he did such amazing tricks and stunts (he did stuff with food, plates, cups, trays and unicycle!)
The most disappointing thing in Paris was Notre Dame. I don't want to take away how beautiful, Gothic and mind blowing the cathedral was it was disappointing to me because the cathedral was turned into a money making tourist attraction. To me Notre Dame is a place to be spiritual and to glorify god in the most beautiful place in the world. The church had a cafe, a small store to buy souvenirs and you even had to pay to listen to the music, to me that stuff should have been saved for a store outside of Notre Dame. Besides that, the church was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. I wanted to cry when I looked up into the ceilings and heard the bells. Outside of the church I saw Gypsies dancing in the streets in want of money. Paris has a real problem with gypsies, they are always giving sob stories and begging for cash. At first I was almost fooled by them and the sad stories they told, but my friends (from France) told me it was all lies. I was told the gypsies actually have “classes” they train for, so that they can beg effectively.
Towards the end of the night I got to see the famous Moulin Rouge! It was so glitzy and glamorous, I wish I had time to see a show, but unfortunately there weren't enough hours in the day. Next time I travel to Paris I'm going to make it a point to see a show :-)
After all of the sightseeing we went back to 3inty's families house. I had a wonderful night of eating and talking with the entire family. I thought it was very nice to see them make a point to sit down and eat together as a family and talk about their day. As Americans we're always rushing around and sometimes forget how important family communication is. My problem is I don't cook enough at home OR eat at the dinner table! Haha. When I get back home to America, I made a promise to myself to at least try to make one meal a week AND sit at the dinner table. :-)
Goodnight Paris, I feel madly in love with you today.
XOXO
Sarah
Ooooo La La the Eiffel Tower!
Check out their awesome music at:
www. MySpace.com/Official3nity
As soon as I arrived I the city we went straight to the Eiffel Tower, I couldn't believe how much bigger it is in person. I was shocked at all of the tourists that were there. I learned that Paris is the most frequented touristic spot in the world. Thousands and thousands of people we're just in awe of the tower, there were couples kissing in the street, families taking photos and criminals selling stolen mini Eiffel towers. It was an experience of a lifetime.
We then walked to all of the major city attractions in Paris. I even got to do a little shopping ;-) Seeing the Biggest Louis Vuitton store in the world was also pretty amazing. Four floors of pure pleasure! The most amusing thing about Paris was the street performers, they were all dedicated and loved to make other people happy. Even if it was for a few Euros a day, they got to do what they loved....and they were happy with just that! I got to see so many singers, musicians, and dancers. The coolest thing I got to see was this man dressed as a waiter....he did such amazing tricks and stunts (he did stuff with food, plates, cups, trays and unicycle!)
The most disappointing thing in Paris was Notre Dame. I don't want to take away how beautiful, Gothic and mind blowing the cathedral was it was disappointing to me because the cathedral was turned into a money making tourist attraction. To me Notre Dame is a place to be spiritual and to glorify god in the most beautiful place in the world. The church had a cafe, a small store to buy souvenirs and you even had to pay to listen to the music, to me that stuff should have been saved for a store outside of Notre Dame. Besides that, the church was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. I wanted to cry when I looked up into the ceilings and heard the bells. Outside of the church I saw Gypsies dancing in the streets in want of money. Paris has a real problem with gypsies, they are always giving sob stories and begging for cash. At first I was almost fooled by them and the sad stories they told, but my friends (from France) told me it was all lies. I was told the gypsies actually have “classes” they train for, so that they can beg effectively.
Towards the end of the night I got to see the famous Moulin Rouge! It was so glitzy and glamorous, I wish I had time to see a show, but unfortunately there weren't enough hours in the day. Next time I travel to Paris I'm going to make it a point to see a show :-)
After all of the sightseeing we went back to 3inty's families house. I had a wonderful night of eating and talking with the entire family. I thought it was very nice to see them make a point to sit down and eat together as a family and talk about their day. As Americans we're always rushing around and sometimes forget how important family communication is. My problem is I don't cook enough at home OR eat at the dinner table! Haha. When I get back home to America, I made a promise to myself to at least try to make one meal a week AND sit at the dinner table. :-)
Goodnight Paris, I feel madly in love with you today.
XOXO
Sarah
Ooooo La La the Eiffel Tower!
ASexy tranny on the street!! Hahahahah!!
A beautiful gypsy dancing in front of Notre Dame.
The funny waiter that did tricks....haha! :-)
Sunday, September 13, 2009
End of the week!!
Ahhh! I made it through my first week....and what a fabulous week it was! Again the kids were wonderful and I got ton of delicious chocolate! How sweet they all are! I also got a ton of kisses from boys....and girls! (I kissed a girl and I liked it....lol just kidding!)
I'm in the middle of packing right now because tomorrow I go to Paris! Ooo la la I can't wait! Sorry for the short post....everything is going so wonderful, im too happy to write! ;-)
Goodnight!
XOXO
Sarah
I got to sign my first motercycle helmet!....I hope his mom doesn't kill me!
Singing to the headmaster (his face was soooo red!! hahahaha)
"Together we are Untouchable, nobody can tear this love apart!"
The face he's making is sooo cute! :-)
Alright I'm going to bed. ZZzzzzzzzzz
I'm in the middle of packing right now because tomorrow I go to Paris! Ooo la la I can't wait! Sorry for the short post....everything is going so wonderful, im too happy to write! ;-)
Goodnight!
XOXO
Sarah
I got to sign my first motercycle helmet!....I hope his mom doesn't kill me!
Singing to the headmaster (his face was soooo red!! hahahaha)
"Together we are Untouchable, nobody can tear this love apart!"
The face he's making is sooo cute! :-)
Alright I'm going to bed. ZZzzzzzzzzz
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Pepperoni Pizza
Hello everyone!!
Sorry for the missing post yesterday, I got really car sick and I didn't feel better until this morning! The roads here are very very curvy. We went high in the mountains so I was feeling the altitude a bit as well. When we were driving a cow walked out in front of the road and mooed at out car for a little while! I got some really good pictures of him!! I was in awe of all the mountains and landscape....it was breathtaking.
We had four performances, the schools we went to were again...amazing!! I am so glad I'm being asked tons of questions....good questions too!! Sometimes I'm asked about how many shoes I own....everyone is always quite shocked by the answer! Hahaha :-)
Today we only had two performances, that went really well! Everyone was very excited and seemed like they had a great time. At the end of the last performance I think I received about 50 kisses from the boys...tsk tsk! ;-) (Thank you sooooo much to the last class for more little hamburgers! They were so yummy!) I get such a good feeling when I know everyone is having a good time, when everyone has a good time they forget about being shy and they just are themselves! I was very impressed on the level of English the two class had today, I was able to ask them more questions and feel more connected to them. I love bringing everyone together with my music, but being able to bring people closer to me with a conversation is even better :-)
After the performances I had the afternoon off, Oliver and I headed to the shopping Mall to get some pizza! (My favorite food!) The menu was in German so I had to tell Oliver what I wanted....A pepperoni pizza. When I received my order I had red, green, and yellow peppers all over it! It was soo funny to me, but I didn't want to make a big deal of it. Oliver asked me why I was picking the “pepperoni” from the pizza, I laughed and said this isn't pepperoni in America. I tried explaining it to him but he didn't know what I was talking about! The waiter even tried bring over salami thinking it was pepperoni!! Let's just say I wont be asking for a Pepperoni Pizza anytime soon hahah!!
I also got to shop for the rest of the day! I fell in love with some of the stores here. They are a lot more fashion forward, I bought three bags of goodies :-) I think my favorite store was Zara, I got this great military inspired jacket with high shoulder pads! I'm so into strange articles of clothing ;-)
Had another amazing day in Switzerland! I must clean my hotel room now because its a disaster area....it looks like a tornado ran through it! Goodnight :-)
XOXO
Sarah
P.S. Oliver has been ragging on me about the picture I posted with his eyes closed! So tomorrow we'll take one until he's happy with it :-) Maybe I'll close my eyes in the next pic to make him feel better!
Pizza was yummy...peppers not so much!!
Move it cow!! We have a perfomance to get to!!
Beautiful Scenery!
More Chocolate!! Thank you sooo much for the gifts :-)
A group of teens had practiced a Yodel for me....it was so beautiful!
Sorry for the missing post yesterday, I got really car sick and I didn't feel better until this morning! The roads here are very very curvy. We went high in the mountains so I was feeling the altitude a bit as well. When we were driving a cow walked out in front of the road and mooed at out car for a little while! I got some really good pictures of him!! I was in awe of all the mountains and landscape....it was breathtaking.
We had four performances, the schools we went to were again...amazing!! I am so glad I'm being asked tons of questions....good questions too!! Sometimes I'm asked about how many shoes I own....everyone is always quite shocked by the answer! Hahaha :-)
Today we only had two performances, that went really well! Everyone was very excited and seemed like they had a great time. At the end of the last performance I think I received about 50 kisses from the boys...tsk tsk! ;-) (Thank you sooooo much to the last class for more little hamburgers! They were so yummy!) I get such a good feeling when I know everyone is having a good time, when everyone has a good time they forget about being shy and they just are themselves! I was very impressed on the level of English the two class had today, I was able to ask them more questions and feel more connected to them. I love bringing everyone together with my music, but being able to bring people closer to me with a conversation is even better :-)
After the performances I had the afternoon off, Oliver and I headed to the shopping Mall to get some pizza! (My favorite food!) The menu was in German so I had to tell Oliver what I wanted....A pepperoni pizza. When I received my order I had red, green, and yellow peppers all over it! It was soo funny to me, but I didn't want to make a big deal of it. Oliver asked me why I was picking the “pepperoni” from the pizza, I laughed and said this isn't pepperoni in America. I tried explaining it to him but he didn't know what I was talking about! The waiter even tried bring over salami thinking it was pepperoni!! Let's just say I wont be asking for a Pepperoni Pizza anytime soon hahah!!
I also got to shop for the rest of the day! I fell in love with some of the stores here. They are a lot more fashion forward, I bought three bags of goodies :-) I think my favorite store was Zara, I got this great military inspired jacket with high shoulder pads! I'm so into strange articles of clothing ;-)
Had another amazing day in Switzerland! I must clean my hotel room now because its a disaster area....it looks like a tornado ran through it! Goodnight :-)
XOXO
Sarah
P.S. Oliver has been ragging on me about the picture I posted with his eyes closed! So tomorrow we'll take one until he's happy with it :-) Maybe I'll close my eyes in the next pic to make him feel better!
Pizza was yummy...peppers not so much!!
Move it cow!! We have a perfomance to get to!!
Beautiful Scenery!
More Chocolate!! Thank you sooo much for the gifts :-)
A group of teens had practiced a Yodel for me....it was so beautiful!
The First song I sang was "Untouchable" the kids have fill in the missing english words on the worksheet! 
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