Sharing Secrets on Instagram...
Added 2023-08-22 02:20:07 +0000 UTCMy Dear Friends,
Day to day there are things that happen, funny, crazy, maybe even a little sad that I often wish I could share with y'all. Things that happen in a moment, little glimpses into my life that I don't feel safe sharing with the rest of social media.
You guys are my community, and over the last three years, you've become my refuge as an artist. I've had days where I feel pretty unknown. Moments where a video went viral and a backlash of mean comments about my weight, or my forehead, or whatever low hanging fruit trolls nab, met me when I opened my phone.
I'm not complaining, this is definitely part of the territory when you share what you love online! And I would say 98% of people are kind as can be. But what I didn't expect was how the few silly negative comments that do show up would effect my desire to connect with folks.
You guys keep that desire alive. Having the chance to connect with you during online shows, over messages, in comments, helps me stay grounded in my purpose and feel safe.
You guys create a supportive, encouraging, meaningful and loving culture... I need more of that in my daily life and less of the crazy folks... as fun as it is to be the 100th girl on instagram that some guy proposed to today :D
This is my idea for connecting on a more regular basis, in a safe secret way (to continuing the tradition of the Secret Hollow:)
So! I tried to add as many of you as I could, but I don't have everyone's handle. If you haven't seen the little green circle pop up around my Instagram story, then send me your Instagram handle in the comments below or in a private message, and I'll add you :)
Thank you guys for being my refuge,
Love -
Eva
Comments
Ah, Dylan, I'm so sorry that happened to you. I had an interesting conversation with my priest yesterday about the chaos that social media has the potential to cause in my life along with all the pros. He put it so well... 'handle with oven mitts'.
Lady Moon
2024-04-18 19:10:20 +0000 UTCI get it completely. I'd struggled to get in front of a camera for years despite always making content behind it. One day I took a chance and tried to do a more "algorithm friendly" video where I tried to laugh at some old bad songs I made. Unlike most of my content, I actually got a single comment that time: some guy who literally just said "you suck." That was it. The video went down, I questioned whether I was just waiting my time, and two words ate at me for a lot longer than I thought possible. For all I know it was some eight-year-old taking a break from minecraft. The internet brings out the worst in a lot of people because there's no consequences for their actions that directly translate to their real lives. It's easy to spit in someone's virtual face and just go about your "real" day. And it's unavoidable. There's a lot of philosophical thoughts to unpack about human nature that come with that, but I now take solace in the fact that my actions are always under my control. I can never change anybody else no matter how much I wish they'd just all be decent people. You are doing amazing things with your music. You inspire so many people to do the same with their own dreams. That means something in a world of apathy and vitriol.
Dylan Dekk
2024-04-18 18:51:56 +0000 UTCThank you for your kind words and encouragement, Sean :)
Lady Moon
2024-04-10 22:17:49 +0000 UTCStay focused on your dream, ignore the haters, your talent and beauty speaks for itself.
FolkLover24SeanD
2024-04-10 17:21:54 +0000 UTCEva, Please add me, I am @vulture59. Thank you!
Gerry Herman
2024-02-06 03:35:08 +0000 UTCThanks for being here, Phill! Added ;)
Lady Moon
2023-11-07 17:43:52 +0000 UTCHi Eva, new sub to Patreon after hearing the Arthur McBride reel. Hoping you can add @phill.tadman
Phill Tadman
2023-11-07 07:16:58 +0000 UTCHello Brian! So happy to have you here 🙂 I’ve added you to the patron only feed. Let me know if for some reason you don’t see the green circle around my story. I’ll send you a message with thoughts on written scales!
Lady Moon
2023-11-02 21:18:56 +0000 UTChi, I bought an octave mandoline 'cause of you, and got the Gold Tone because you recommened it. I freakin' love it. On IG I'm @parent_brian. I'd love to see some written scale fingerings if you've got some. I can play in open position pretty well but am still getting lost playing up the neck. Glad to be a supporter and love following your music!
Brian M Parent
2023-11-01 23:47:30 +0000 UTCJust added you Randy! :)
Lady Moon
2023-09-04 16:03:18 +0000 UTCHi Eva! I’m @telepickster if you’d like to add me.
Randy Mallory
2023-09-03 21:13:11 +0000 UTCYou've been added, Graeme! :)
Lady Moon
2023-09-01 17:19:41 +0000 UTC@graemed300
Graeme D
2023-09-01 12:52:52 +0000 UTCI got you, Jason! 🙂
Lady Moon
2023-08-30 21:43:50 +0000 UTCThanks
Jason Aufdenberg
2023-08-30 02:24:15 +0000 UTC@bicycledaytona
Jason Aufdenberg
2023-08-30 02:23:54 +0000 UTC
