Sara Bareilles checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace on Saturday (September 26), discussing her experience attending the G-20 Pittsburgh summit last week, where she got a chance to sit next to First Lady Michelle Obama. The singer songwriter tells readers:

I couldn’t believe they said I would be at her table, but then they said I’d be right next to her… oh em gee 20. She is so kind and warm and I literally watched her put everyone in the room at ease, myself included. Her grace is effortless, and she made me feel welcomed as a guest and not a tag along. (although I’d have settled for tag along) Being in the company of all these incredible women was a peek into a world that I’ve never seen before, and it was fascinating. Differences of opinion or policy aside, it’s a group of women who share a very unique experience as First Ladies. Its not an easy position to be in, and they seem to do it with such poise and dignity. I felt like I got to see that they have frustrations and aspirations and faults like every last one of us.

For me, they all became human.

I was deeply inspired by that.

My gratitude goes out to every last person that made this day possible. I will most definitely never forget this experience.

And to Mrs. Obama, you are my hero.

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Sara Bareilles checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace on Tuesday (July 21), talking about a discount deal for her major label debut ‘Little Voice’ for students. The singer songwriter tells readers:

It’s a scenario I know all too well. You’re a college kid and you try to make a package of ramen last for two meals. That’s why that little sheet of noodles comes in two layers, right? Wrong. I get it though. I did all sorts of things to make the money stretch. I lived at the dollar store. I made meals of condiment bars in the food court, and especially mexican restaurants. (yay salsa and jalepenos!) I microwaved coffee I made the day before. Still do that. Don’t tell the cool kids.
Long story short…. (too late) We’re doing a deal for you kids with a .EDU ADDRESS. Here it is.

Digital album is $12.99. If you enter your .edu email address you will be sent a discount code for $7.99 which will allow you to buy the digital version of ‘Little Voice’ for $5.00!

Check out the entire post and get the discount code here.

Sara Bareilles checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace on Monday (July 20), talking about the latest release from OneRepublic’s debut album ‘Dreaming Out Loud’, which she’s featured on. The singer songwriter tells readers:

In which we stand…

That was my clever way of mentioning that m’boys in OneRepublic have just released their latest single on Itunes called “Come Home.” Needless to say I was so flattered when Ryan asked me to sing on this track, and I’m excited for you guys to hear it. He also told me the very sentimental story behind the song about a friend of his that was serving in the military and his fiancé at home, and their struggles to get through a very difficult time. It really touched me. He wrote a beautiful song that is both hopeful, and sad, and I feel lucky to have been a part of it. Hope you like it.

Sara Bareilles updated fans on her blog at MySpace on Wednesday (April 15), where the singer songwriter talked about her song ‘Many The Miles’. Bareilles writes:

I’m on a flight to Nashville right now and I’m sitting behind a man with a rather pungent odor. I’m not complaining, but I am offering my earnest support towards people showering. On a regular basis. No, seriously.

And I’m listening to my Ipod and oddly enough, Many the Miles just came on. I always skip my own songs, but this time I’m going to listen.

So I wrote this song as a reminder to myself to keep going in search of love and truth and light and it remains to be and ideal I love to stay connected to.
I suck at it a lot of the time actually, to be honest. I get bitchy, and bored, and irritable, and uninspired and I spend a lot of energy on what i don’t like about myself. But at the end of a good day I can take solace in the fact that I am someone who truly wants to be peaceful. Who knows I have the capacity to be truly happy. Not every moment of everyday… but sometimes, and if I’m really committed… a lot of the time.

Check out the entire message here.