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Aloha everybody!

Tp here still in Hawaii. Just a couple more days here in paradise, before I head off to Japan. This time here has been really nice, though for some reason, I am excited to get back to work.

I feel a little bit guilty, like I put out my record and then peaced out on vacation. But, I know I needed this, I know it helps put a positive skip into every other part of life I step into. I surfed again today! I cant remember the last time I surfed more seven days in a row!

I feel like I’m back in high school. After spending this much time in the water and at the beach, I really don’t know how the heck I stay away from the beach for so long. I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t have surfing. It seems like its so easy to get stuck doing emails, running errands, and wasting time doing who knows what. Man…, I am the queen of wasting time. But its so amazing, that when I go surfing, it feels like time stands still, nothing matters, all you can really do, is just be there, in the ocean, in the moment, enjoying nature, connecting, and appreciating. I am so thankful Its been part of my life, a family requirement.

Anyhow, so everything here has been great. And I think I could just live here, and surf and make shaved ice and work at the ABC store. Maybe I could make Haupia Pie and do the Hula? My mom has been cracking me up, and we reminisce about when I was a wee little kid, we talk about relationships, and about life. As my brother and I have grown older, my parents and mom especially feels more like a best friend than a parent. I really wouldn’t be here without them, who I am and what I stand far, all comes from the foundation that they built for us growing up. Without them, I probably wouldn’t be playing music either. Many of you know, but for those of you who don’t; my parents were the one that came to one of my first shows, and said, ‘ehh’ think you should just ‘take a break’ from college and try your luck at music. This seems to really make you happy, and you can always go back to school later.’

My mom should be head of the street team, it seem like when I come home, I never have to tell anyone where I have been, or what I’ve been up to, she informs everyone. Hehe!

The boys and I are gonna be on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, May 22nd!!! I am so excited, cause.. well shizz yo, its Jay Leno! Haaayy! So make sure to tune in and watch us Madly Madly Madly away. It’s the day we come back from Japan, so I hope we’re not to jet lagged!

Also, this summer I have teamed up with Barefoot Wine and the Surfrider Foundation, to take part in the 2nd annual Barefoot Beach Rescue Project. I’ll be helping to clean up the beaches as well as playing at the after parties that follow the cleanups.

When this opportunity came my way, I couldn’t think of a more awesome way to spend my summer. I get to be on the beach, play some tunes and give back at the same time. Growing up in San Diego, I cleaned the beach all the time. In high school I had a class called Surf P.E. No lie!

I really got credit for waking up every other morning and surfing! But when the waves were flat we had to pick up trash to get the days credit. Still to this day, I am always picking up trash, and even today when I was paddling in, I picked up a shopping bag that had washed up. The basic idea is that everybody can make a difference, whether you live on the beach, or miles away. These events are a great way to bring the community together. We spend a couple hours tidying up the beach, and then we get to celebrate with free wine and some music! Doesn’t get much better than that!

The first event kicks off May 29th in Montauck, New York with G. Love, of G. Love & Special Sauce. Followed by:

July 12th, Ladybird Lake, Austin, TX
July 26th, Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA

And the 4th location is up to you!

If you are interested in getting involved, or want to bring the beach clean up your way, head on over to: barefootbeachrescue.comfor more information! See you at the beach! See you in Japan! See you sipping wine, with your footsies in the sand!

Lotsa Love,

Tp

In this installment of Tristan’s tip for staying healthy on the run, she shares with her fans the impetus for this latest push to stay healthy. Today in part III, she illustrates the little things that add up in one’s life that can derail good health. Simply put, take the time because otherwise your body will take it in the form of an illness. Something a rock star can’t afford!

A couple weeks ago I lost my voice. It was a week long ordeal, getting sick, losing it, getting it back, losing it again…we had to cancel two shows which really sucked. I hate canceling shows, but I didn’t know what else to do.

The next day, I went to see a voice specialist, who gave me a full voice exam. I had a camera down my nose and down my throat… it was madness. Basically he said I just needed to get some good rest to sleep as much as possible and save my voice for the show. Sleep is really important and I have a tendency to Myspace ’til 2 in the morning. These days I am trying my best to shut the computer and go to bed!

Aside from the lack of sleep the doc was shocked that I traded in my exercise activates at home for hardly anything on the road. He said my body was probably in shock. Getting exercise was vital even if it was just jumping rope 20 minutes a day. He was right.

We are headlining and my record just came out so there are tons of commitments all day then and we spend four to eight hours a days driving in the van. The doctor suggested yoga, getting in touch with my breathing — which would help my singing and in general and it would be good for the mind, body and soul. So off I went to the Whole Foods and got myself a couple DVDs — a mellow yoga stretching DVD, a core workout as well as a faster-paced yoga workout DVD.

I have always enjoyed the thought of doing yoga but I always said I was too impatient for it. In the past I have always opted for a walk outside because I feel like DVDs are so hard to get motivated for.

I will say that those DVDs have saved me on this tour. Whether its 15 minutes of stretching or 40 minutes of intense Pilates, I feel good for the rest of the day and they calm me before bed. I feel stronger and more limber and in general, better all over.

Well I think that’s about it. Those are my tips as I type this I am having a soy latte and a lara bar, and I’m about to get in the van. I didn’t wake up early today. We are in New Orleans and we went out for a night on the town last night but luckily in cities like this you can walk everywhere which definitely counts as good exercise!

Well that’s all for now, see ya next time!

Love,

TP

In this installment of Tristan’s tip for staying healthy on the run, she shares how to manage the eating well portion of the equation of good health while touring the country. Today in part II, she illustrates the small secrets to healthy eating, even in the middle of nowhere!

When we are starving and there is nothing but fast food, Taco Bell fresco menu is good, or just a taco or 2 is a good hold over. I have also been know to just order a slice of whole wheat bread from Arby’s and buy peanut butter and jelly at a truck stop to make a sandwich. In short my rules that I try to follow on the road for food are:

· Lots of water…like two to four liters a day. Fiji is my favorite. It also has Silica in it which they say strengthens your hair and nails. I think it does. Both are growing like weeds when I drink lots of it…I can’t remember the last time I drank soda or anything super sweet. I am a big fan of Vitamin water.

· Veggies and Fruit as much as you can, anything in its most purest natural form is the best for you.

· If I do go for the BBQ or dessert I just eat a couple bites and I let the boys finish the rest.

· I don’t really drink on the road besides for the shots of tequila at every other show! Oy…..

· Always opt for grilled or steamed. I try to avoid anything fried, and butter and dressings on the side. (You’d be surprised how many extra calories butter and dressing has). A good trick for salad, is dip your fork in the side of dressing and then into the salad, that way you will still get a little dressing, but not a whole glob if it.

· When we can get to a Whole Foods or a health market I stock up on Kombucha (great for digestion and overall well-being). I eat avocados by the half, oranges and tangerines. I hit up the salad bar for all the fresh & raw veggies, nuts, and a little bit of pasta. I make a big enough helping so I can eat half then and then the other half before the show. It keeps me full all day long. Yogurt is really good especially goats milk yogurt is really amazing for you.

· Basically anything that is prepared fresh not fried and has lots of spices vs. butter and oil (unless olive oil) is really great for you. I love the Whole Foods, because you can actually see what the ingredients are for the items in the deli case. Mostly everything is super fresh tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper or is made from simple fresh ingredients…nothing processed. I’m also a big fan of cayenne pepper/red pepper chili flakes and anything spicy like sirachi sauce and tapatio hot sauce.

So that is half the battle. The 2nd part is exercise.

Until tomorrow for Part III.