TRACI TOGUCHI: Articles, Comments

"A successful performance means being at your peak by always being prepared, acting out of passion and focused motivation, “doing the work,” taking time to self-reflect, and improving upon and expanding your awareness, knowledge and skills. This also happens to be what it takes to live your dreams.
After 3 tries to win the crown as..."

Started reading Hawaii-bred Robert Kiyosaki's bestselling book "Rich Dad Poor Dad", and wanted to share these quotes that resonated with me so far.

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost: "Two roads diverged..., and I-
I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."

Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad": "Does teaching mean talking or a lecture?... Most of the time, life does not talk to you. It just sort of pushes you around. Each push of life is saying, 'Wake up. There's something I want you to learn.'"...

Since last week Friday, I've been quite sick. Symptoms of the flu seemed to quickly appear (fever, body aches, congestion). I waited perhaps too long to seek professional treatment, as I thought this too was something I could heal myself as I usually do in 2-3 days.

Thanks to my raw and tender throat, I have found bliss and a delightful peace that has allowed me to listen rather than just hear. As I have been healing / detoxing / cleansing / you name it, between the coughing, hacking and nose blowing, I've been praying, meditating, writing a lot and reading...

Took a morning beach walk yesterday morning, and these insights came to me as I was reflecting on (what I didn't realize until then) were my limited thoughts about people's actions.

Our life is determined by our perceptions (which form the basis of our beliefs) - how we choose to see events, people, their actions/inactions, our actions/inaction...

The one, the only one, that could take your breath away...

Who knows you... who understands you... who loves you, who you love.

But wait, there could be more than one soul mate?!...

"Happiness is not something ready made... It comes from your own actions." - Dalai Lama

During this week's healing process (from a two week plus flu - 20 days to be exact), I found myself feeling at least 90% better physically (still coughing and very tired), but with a fusion of feelings of concern and appreciation. If you recall my recent blog, I mentioned that I had been without my voice/most of my voice...

This concern and appreciation for my voice during this time forced me to reflect on what has been really going on internally, which has actually been helping me develop my strongest voice yet - my inner voice...

A question many people ask when they are in relationships is, "Isn't this too much for me (or anyone) to take?" The dilemma is usually that we can love someone with all their strengths and weaknesses, and because they are also with us, we conclude that they are also loving and accepting our strengths and weaknesses too. Note that this is isn't necessarily the case, as people who don't love themselves tend to become dependent on someone to "hold them up" with love because they themselves are not providing love for themselves (and much less other people).

Looking back in retrospect, I can see that I have made conscious decisions to stay in relationships that were not healthy for me because I was trying to show and receive unconditional love.

So how much is too much? How do we know when to move on?...

It seems the debate over how much of our life is predestined (aka fate) or in our control (aka destiny) has been going on since mankind existed. It was a thematic topic in the modern movie classic Serendipity (one of my all time favorite films by the way)...

During my splendid "epiphany walk" yesterday morning, some ideas came to me:

* If I want something from someone, I need to already possess it.

* If I want something to happen to me, I need to already be doing it...

It's been said that the kind of questions we ask help us grow and get further in life...

I used to post a "Quote of the Day," but since there are so many found on the Internet, I began posting daily questions. Since I wasn't sure exactly where this was going, I looked around for inspiration and posted direct quotes. Then I started to get a feel for how I wanted to position the questions. Essentially, the questions I post are to hopefully remind people (including myself) about the joys in life that we have the power to experience through reflection...

Read this quote from one of my favorite books Forgiveness: The Greatest Healer of All by Gerald Jampolsky, M.D. and had an epiphany I wanted to share with you:

"Forgiveness is the shortest route to God."

I have come to believe that the word "God" means among many things, potential. Specifically our potential because we are part of this being, consciousness, energy source...

Traci Toguchi uncorks motivational songs with Energizer Bunny zest... Former Miss Hawaii... realizes a dream come true with the release of her first CD. The album offers uplifting energy and advice in 15 songs — the power can be absorbed even through the titles, such as "Feel the Breeze," "Let Go," "One Moment in Time." Self-empowerment coaching set to music. A couple tunes are known, three feature slightly different deliveries and most are co-authored by the singer. The covers — a plaintive, piano-backed "Over the Rainbow," and "God Bless the U.S.A." — fit in this mode of making a difference and positive thinking. In all this high-energy, soaring-goals therapy, one truly powerful song, performed with a bit of restraint, is "What's Another Day," which should be singled out as Toguchi's signature... Toguchi gushes and bubbles with zeal and passion; if you need to jump-start your day — or your life — you might find a jolt here... An ebullient debut.

... marks the start of a new chapter in her colorful career. The production credits indicate that it was a long-time labor of love that took her to many recording studios and producers... She does beautifully with straight pop arrangements... other selections are originals that convey similar inspirational messages... Toguchi has an appealing voice and the musical arrangements are exceptional... music is only half the package. Where some self-help authors might include a CD of inspirational music with their books, Toguchi provides a book's worth of insights on self-empowerment in her liner notes. Good advice is where you find it, and she shares a lot of it here -- there's even a list of books and other resource materials she evidently found useful in her own search for enlightenment... this landmark album must also be read in its entirety to appreciate everything she has to offer.

It's Traci Time! Former Miss Hawaii Traci Toguchi prepares to release the most anticipated music CD from Hawaii in a long time, Feel the Breeze. After a series of frustrating starts and stops, the time is right for soaring success.

And to nobody's surprise, singing honors went to Traci Toguchi.

Toguchi is the most energetic of the five on stage. She started singing at 5, began her classical voice training at 9, and was a member of the touring cast of "Miss Saigon"... She is also a prolific songwriter and currently sings in six languages (Japanese, Okinawan, English, Hawaiian, Italian and French).

You were super, great, and wonderful! We've had so many words of praise for your performance.

Traci Toguchi creates a beautiful blend of poignancy and unintended humor as she sings "Somewhere That's Green" and dominates the "Little Shop" segment...

Traci Toguchi lets loose with vocal skyrockets...

Toguchi sang 'Naniwa Bushi Dayo Jinsei Wa' and 'Hero' with surprising power for her petite frame.

"...Traci Toguchi belted out a soaring "I'd Give My Life or You...

After the first two lines, the applause started. Looking out into the unpredictable audience at Amateur Night at the Apollo in New York, Traci Toguchi says she suddenly felt like the “holy spirit” had taken over her body... She had been in New York for a while after she finished her Miss Hawaii reign. Toguchi spent a year touring with the cast of Miss Saigon... did various work in film and theatre and studied at the Strasberg Institute. She was about to move to Los Angeles, but before she went, Toguchi just had to know if she could cut it at the famous Amateur Night at the Apollo... “I sang And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going and they just started cheering!” Toguchi won that evening... she was part of a performing Shakespeare group called Will & Co, appeared on the soap opera Passions, did some independent films and continued her singing career... she won the title after two years of prior competition. Her platform on aging with dignity became even more significant to her when her grandfather passed away just a month after she took the title. Toguchi dedicated her year to visiting almost 100 senior organizations and clubs and published a handbook for seniors called Aging with Dignity: Social Options for Seniors... “Being Miss Hawaii was equivalent to 20 years of living,” she says. “It showed me that if I really want something I have to know the reason why I want it..."

"Growing up in Kaimuki, Traci Toguchi had stars in her eyes from the time she won her first KZOO Karaoke Taikai at age 9. She dreamed of becoming a singer like Debbie Gibson or Madonna. 'But a clean Madonna,' Toguchi, a former Miss Hawaii, says with a chuckle. Since winning the Miss Hawaii crown 11 years ago, Toguchi has put all her energies - and her 100-pound frame is packed with 100 percent energy - into making her dreams of stardom come true..."

"Airing Miss Hawaii live also leaves room for other mishaps, such as when Traci Toguchi, Miss Hawaii 1995, was performing her talent as a contestant. 'Tracy can really belt out a song,' recalls Abregano. 'She was singing You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman and she got to that part where the song really culminates. For some reason, a taxi cab company must have been on the same frequency as the cordless microphone because all we heard was Traci singing and then the cab dispatch guy. So it was, ‘You make me feel like a natural woman … Pick up at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.’ Toguchi had to perform her talent all over again."

"But then Dudley had a chance to meet with Miss Hawaii... Traci Toguchi, who lured Dudley in with the integrity of the program. The Miss America Organization provides $45 million annually in scholarship money to contestants and is known as the world’s largest provider of academic assistance for young women."

"Traci Toguchi was a guest on Perry and Price's show this past Saturday and hit some skyrocketing notes on Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin songs. An astonished Perry asked, "How do you do that so early in the morning?" She responded, "I have to wake up very early." The result was that Perry asked her to be a guest on "The Hawaiian Moving Company" in the near future when the former Miss Hawaii begins work on a new CD. Traci will really have to get up early next Saturday when she appears in the Okinawan Festival Parade as one of two Okinawan Miss Hawaii's -- Cheryl Toma Sanders is the other. She'll sing the National Anthem at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand, with Cheryl accompanying her on keyboards. She'll also sing at that evening's "Beyond the Sea" fund-raiser along with yet another former Miss Hawaii, Billie Takaki..."

Traci Toguchi opens tomorrow for The Platters...

That was BEAUTIFUL! Look out, Whitney Houston!

Thank you very much for speaking at the dinner meeting. Our members and guests were truly inspired by your presentation. Your energy was so electrifying and contagious, that our members had no problem remaining focused for the duration of a very full business agenda. Thank you too for the impromptu rendition of the song... "I Will Always Love You." What a very special surprise and treat it was for all of us, not only those of us at the meeting, but for everyone who was in the restaurant that night.

Your presence and singing added a touch of class to our event.

On behalf of the entire membership, I would to thank you for the wonderful performance at our Anniversary Banquet. Your song selections were appropriate and beautifully performed. We received many favorable comments from veterans, friends, and families who attended. You are an excellent example of the younger generation.

You are not only beautiful, but a very talented and generous person. We look forward to working with you again.

Your performance was wonderful!

Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent. You are truly an inspiration to everyone.

On behalf of the Aloha State Games Committee and participants, I would like to extend my warmest mahalo for your singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" at our opening ceremony. I can assure you that the 120 judokas and the spectators were honored with your presence and performance that added that special touch to our ceremony.

Your enthusiasm at what you do was very catching and had the audience captivated. Everyone enjoyed the breathing exercises, singing, and your lovely rendition of "Lovely Hula Hands." In today's news, one hears so much about the negative behavior of the young people. It's refreshing to know that there are young adults like you who are role models who are doing all they can to give back to the community.

Your speech and singing were very meaningful and inspirational for the youths and also the rest of the guests. Thank you also for greeting the youth and guests and posing for pictures with them!

Traci Toguchi... with a powerful set of lungs... The small figure of Traci Toguchi appeared from behind the huge speakers. This quite little lady stunned the audience by singing a powerful rendition of "One Moment In Time" (Whitney Houston, eat your heart out!). She sang with incredible emotion and impact, holding the audience enthralled...

I was impressed to review your schedule of the last twelve months in which you represented the State of Hawaii as Miss Hawaii 1995. What a whirlwind tour and what a commitment to make! Mahalo for your contributions to the community. You represented our State well and I am very proud of you.

I am very moved by your personal commitment by serving your Elders as an unselfish humanitarian person by demonstrating your true character, knowledge, strength, and talent.

I have seen you at many events and have never failed to be impressed with your aloha and high energy.

I wish to extend my warm congratulations to you on a job well done. As Miss Hawaii, you represented the State of Hawaii with much dignity and integrity. You are a role model for the many women who will follow in your footsteps.

You are an extremely warm, charming, talented and intelligent individual. It's easy to see why you were selected Miss Hawaii. You truly symbolize the beauty and grace of our Aloha State and have done a fantastic job in representing all of us at your numerous appearances throughout the state, nation, and the world.

Thank you very much for your contribution in making the Drug-Free Schools Conference a success! I understand you gave a heart-wrenching performance in an excerpt from the play, "Why?" to culminate the conference. You were awesome! It left the audience breathless and teary-eyed

Turned on the TV just in time... No doubt about it, you "wowed 'em"! You're to be commended and admired for your persistence, confidence, and hard work. Mahalo for all you've done for the Alzheimer's Association.

Your charm, beauty, talent, and professionalism are the talk of the town!

When you sang, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," you made many dreams come true.

You were terrific and I hope you noticed the great response you received from the audience. They loved you… as a singer, as a volunteer, as a person. Among celebrities in this town, you are tops!

Your presence certainly made a lasting impression among both the younger and older members of the club. A member told me that tears came to her eyes when you were singing, "Bashofu." The emotion and sincerity that you project to others in your singing is a gift that very few people possess. Keep on sharing that gift.

I have heard nothing but good comments from our members. Your singing really came from the heart and one of our members said that she got chicken skin while listening to you.

Traci, you were absolutely, positively phenomenal this evening...knocked my socks off! Congratulations on a fantastic performance! If my asthma wasn't acting up, I would have been screaming my "Kudos!" But I did clap my hands numb!

The students and teachers are still commenting about your captivating performance. You're a first-rate person and talent!

I'll see if I can stop by and watch you amaze the crowd. If I don't make this one, let me know your next engagement. P.S. My Dad said you gave him chicken skin and he couldn't stop talking about your "Stage Presence" and voice, keep it up!!!

"Wrapping up the evening was Traci Toguchi, a person of infectious enthusiasm and energy who sang cuts from her Na Hoku Hanohano nominated CD."

Wow! Wow! Wow! Everyone was blown away at your singing!! Girl, you either got to get your own showroom in Hawaii or you need to leave here and go where your talents can explode on the scene. You, I respect, as a singer, person, and truly as an artist. I want you to succeed, and I wish you all the best.

“Feel the Breeze is the most refreshing song every ear must hear. Mentally, physically, and spiritually, we all must feel the breeze. When that happens, we live. Feel the Breeze is full of life.” - Allan Silva

"You have a great all around voice. You have a sophistication about you. Sing songs that show off your voice. I would love to work with you." - Nathan Aweau

"You seem to really know what direction you want to go and it's refreshing to have a local artist who thinks of the bigger picture as far as a singing career is concerned." - Gaylor Holomalia

"Eric and I are always thinking about you. You are one of the very talented people we have met through pageants. I know you have talent and passion. Utmost, you have heart! If there is anything we can help you with please let me know." - Takeo Kobayashi

"What impresses me the most are vocalists who really work on their art, and this is what I see in you. It comes through with your performance." - Keahi Conjugation

"Checked out your web page. Awesome accomplishments. Keep it up. Glad to hear you are doing so well for yourself. Nice to hear about good people like you, are doing good things in our community." S.S.

“I love your voice!” - L.K.

"It was really fun seeing you sing. You were great!!" - K.S.

"You are a big inspiration to people like me. I really enjoyed the story about New York that is such a bold move...." - F.P.

"I saw Traci with her band. She had the whole place going. It was a packed house. This girl sang all kinds of music, danced, and rocked the whole place. This girl is good." - T.D.

"Good job on your show the other night. You look hot as ever and I hear you got only standing ovations." - R.B.

"How could one person achieve so much? You've lived at least 3 full lives within just a few decades of living. I am truly impressed if not awed by your bio and will pass the location of your website on to those who need a jolt of motivation and inspiration. May your happiness and success be everlasting. Mahalo for all you've done for yourself, your family, and the many communities of our lovely state. You represent us well." - G.H.

"It was fun seeing you WAIL again onstage (I mean that you song really kicked butt!). I forget sometimes how much power you have in your voice!" - Devon Nekoba

"Thank you for taking the time to come by & say hi to us. We actually heard more than 2 songs since you were singing while we were being seated. The honor was all mine. You are just FABULOUS!! You have so much energy & power." - C.I.

"Just wanted to thank you again for everything. You were one of the biggest reasons why that little dream that was tucked away in my heart became a reality. You made it real." - K.G.

"Enjoyed your performance at
(Smokey Joe's Cafe at) Fort Shafter -- you stood out from the rest of the performers with your
energy and singing --- even though you mentioned you could hardly speak earlier that day!" - W.W.

"Your website is amazing ... congratulations on everything you've done." - E.S.

"You did very well that night. I liked watching you go nuts up there." - K.C.

"Congratulations on your show this evening. You have lots of energy with a powerful voice and great selection of songs. The crowd really enjoyed the show. Let me know of your next gig. Note to everyone - 'Fasten your seat belts, Traci is on stage.' " - J.R.

"You did such a fantastic job on the opening number for the ladies at Miss Hawaii. You never cease to amaze me with your talent." - R.D.

"Traci, Thank you so much, we had such a great time hearing you sing. You were FANTASTIC!" - K.K.

"That night was awesome. Sorry I couldn't come earlier. All though I wish I had. Wow, girl you can sing. You're so talented, what can you not do good? Please let me know the next time you will perform." - R.T.

"You're a great FANTASTIC TALENT!" - C.A.

"It was great to see and hear you as well. You have such a dynamite voice. I loved when you did RESPECT. Very HOT!!! Thanks for the great entertainment, you are awesome!" - C.S.

"I had the pleasure of watching and
hearing you perform when you sang "One Moment in Time". Your performance was terrific. Your eye contact, and body language... I'm sure made everyone feel as if you were singing to them individually... me too! I think you are just great and I would love to see you perform again. Thanks for the chills... and wonderful feelings..." - R.D.

"Nice website!!! You've come along way girl. You look great, and I love your voice..." - S.S.

"I saw you perform at the Mrs. Hawaii International pageant. As always, you were great!" - R.N.

"I am so proud of you and all you do, and who you are in the world, a wonderful expression of God. Bless you big time, Traci." - M.G.

"We can't thank you enough for singing for us. The people just loved it. Much mahalos for every thing." - Geoff Kaahea

"Checked out your web site - WOW! To say I'm impressed is an understatement! Like I said - it was an honor." - D.G.

"I really enjoyed your performance. You are so awesome! I can't wait to take lessons from you... you sing with the style I like." - L.B.

"I haven't seen you since Smokey Joe's Cafe, where I thought you stole the show. But I have seen you on the TV, on the great cover of the MidWeek. Girl, you are going places, and I am so proud of you. Love and blessings to one of the most successful and delightful women I know." - M.G.

"I love your website. It's laid out very nicely to quickly find out what we need to know about you. I knew you were a star but I didn't realize you've done so much. Wow!" - D.P.

"Your taking the time out to perform really uplifted the students' spirit when they heard you sing your professional rendition of 'I Will Always Love You.' You are filled with so many talents." - Kaiser High School Student Council

"I personally would like to thank you for coming to see the 6th graders. They just loved you. They were very impressed when you sang. People still want your autograph." - Q.M.

"Wow! What energy, what talents, how entertaining!" - E.T.

"Please keep sending me your performance schedules... I look forward to seeing you sometime soon. Take care, and keep blowing minds with your talent and awesome self!" - C.C.

"I'm sure you've been hearing this over and over, but I must tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed your singing performance, and was especially impressed by your vocal strength." - S.K.

"I was very impressed with your beauty, poise, personality and singing abilities. I especially enjoyed your talent performance when you sang 'And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going.' You were wonderful Traci! You have a very beautiful and dynamic singing voice." - D.S., Illinois

" 'People may not remember exactly what you did or what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel.' You have a way of making people feel good being with you. Keep up your good work and I will continue to applaud your success." - G.S.

"I did have a great time and man can you sing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" - R.F.

"From one of your biggest 'groupies'... You so deserve all the blessings that you have been given! Thank you for being the constant source of inspiration to me to continue what i do!" - T.O.

"It was really great to see you perform! When I think of it, I get chicken skin! You probably hear this all the time, but you are AWESOME!!!" - C.C.

I SURRENDER/ON MY KNEES

MarkFromHawaii:
Awesome! Truly the Lord has blessed you with a powerful and toneful voice. Happy Easter and keep on singing and praising for the Lord!

ViennaWinston:
Love "On My Knees."
I pray you get to experience your dreams. Amazing. God bless you.
This song and the way you sang it--
so beautiful!



YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO BEAUTIFUL

OlympicSong:
Hi Traci ! Fine and unique rendition. Cheers !

xoBaBiGiRlox999:
you are outstanding. i wrote a song with a similar feelings as this. great job!

skulker1881:
Great job

bloem2008:
wow

YounginObe:
Wow you have a very beautiful voice



LET GO

philos71:
Great energy! -tony



COME BACK TO ME

christinevr4rs:
This is a great song, what a powerful voice. June kuramoto gives depth to this song



I AM CHANGING (DREAMGIRLS)

daytonclint:
Hey Traci! It's Amazing to me how such a Powerful voice can come from such a petite frame. 5***** Hope you're doing well, and hope to see you soon!
Dayton

dougfitchmusic:
Hi Traci! Another fine song and excellent performance. You have such gusto! I'm with Dayton, you pack a punch!

Maurizio9016:
Great and wonderful performance!
I am always impressed listening to your incredible voice.
Thank you for the emotions that you give.



AND I AM TELLING YOU I'M NOT GOING

robbuccia:
my god i got shivers down my spine..she's so good but i think that she studied a lot. :))

Chaia17:
wow. that voice. coming out of that body. wow.

ikachanusa:
Wow! you have great voice!
Very good.

mcdonner3:
She looks just like Selena!

luis15manuel91:
I agree....So much

Maurizio9016:
Divine.
Traci is the most complete singer I ever knew.
She can sing with every known singing technique: operatic, pop, jazz, rock, and always with an unsurpassed power and perfect pitch.
And she puts powerful expression in all of her performances, making them true masterpieces.
If you can think of the supreme singer, well, she is Traci.

evenesence21:
damn pretty good! i liked her take on the song! :]

OurOwnTube:
so much soul! nicely done!

koya25555:
cool



RESPECT

Spaz0r321:
Your so good at singing.
You should be on the charts.

verry23e:
very beutiful voice

Maurizio9016:
I'm always impressed by the power of your voice and its endurance all along the songs. Your ability to sing in many ways is unique indeed, and even in the 'soul' the performance is superb. Thank you for the emotions you give.

dan9tee:
You have such an amazing voice! And I can't believe this is the first comment on this video! In terms of vocals, I feel a little inadequate now... Wonderful 5-star stuff. Dan =:D



STAR SPANGLED BANNER

Maurizio9016:
Very good performance, Traci!
Singing a cappella is hard, but you keep always a perfect pitch, thanks to your high capabilities.
Compliments again.

daytonclint:
Hey Traci! Very nice, is that your "New Voice", I like it! Wish I could've been there to hear it live! Hope to see you soon.



GOD BLESS THE USA

njkellie1:
Amazing Job Traci! I love this song! You made it beautiful! Keep on singing!
xx Kellie xx



GOT TO BE REAL

Dazzlyte:
I've never heard it done better!
(and I have to do it too)

singjennyjames:
Veeery niceeeeee....

00760928:
that's amazing~!!!!!

slimsxyblkwoman:
You did a really good job! Keep on spreading the soul sister-girl!

beastmaster112
Awesome.



ONE MOMENT IN TIME

juliajanssen1993:
you're really good!

dan9tee:
Oh my, that was wonderful! You have the most amazing voice for sure. I'm amazed and a little speechless! 5 stars!!!!! Kind regards. Dan =:D

Maurizio9016:
Great voice and expression.
You're a fine artist.

LULUNIAMH:
very good ;)

dougfitchmusic:
I really love this song. Great lyrics and even without the lyrics, there's a really great musical hook on "One Moment In time". Really beautifully lyrical. I bought the album (hard copy so she can sign it!). Aloha, Doug

jrkekuewajr96813:
You're the Mam!!!!



OVER THE RAINBOW

29palms4u:
WOW!!!TKP MISSOURI

iamaussie:
You are amazing.



THINK OF ME (PHANTOM OF THE OPERA)

imus16:
Wonderful! Great soprano.
You indeed are very good.

MCfanatic1992:
Am-ah-zing It is brilliant you have really great Vibrato and you're Cadenza in Brilliant as well

jeeves92:
Wow you're really good! Such a beautiful tone and vibrato to your voice..



WE ARE FAMILY

Sugoke:
Well played!



BOOGIE OOGIE OOGIE

wowsah66:
wow...the energyxxx

GLent08:
Looks like Hawaii with all the LEI's...
AHHHHLOOOOOOHA!

GLent08:
You Go Girl! looks like Hawaii.....AHHHHLOOOOHA!

goodkine:
that stage looks familiar... and that bass player is HOT...



CHAIN OF FOOLS

sunshineashley2008:
awesome rendition of this song.

cOOool56:
WOW!!! Awesome performance!



SWEET THING

boogienute:
beautiful rendition and good players



MY HEART WILL GO ON

cpixie07:
this is very good

indiechick06:
beautiful voice

shauntaepon2:
this was great!!
amazing voice

kmorganp:
one word: AMAZING.
Beautiful singing voice.

kimokao
wow! this song fits your voice SO well! Great! :)

njkellie1:
You are amazing!

Coryy:
wow incredible

vdaughton:
mannnnnnn... you can sing... U go girl!

mrfine00:
very good

bluesweetemilygirl:
She used to be my acting teacher
Heyy Traci
- Emily



EVERGREEN

wtfere:
One of the best performances of "Evergreen" I have heard! You capture the essence of this timeless lyric beautifully, reminds me of Lara Fabian's rendition.



MOVIE IN MY MIND (MISS SAIGON)

kimokao:
AWESOME :) i especially liked the transition into kim's part :) thanks for posting!

Richarmed:
It's such a beautiful song. And what an amazing voice!

Richarmed:
I wanna order the Miss Saigon soundtrack. After hearing this lil nugget i just have to have it. It just blows you away! Anywho.. I have found one with the London cast. But i´m wondering if anyone knows if Traci´s on the US version of Miss Saigon? Because then i´m gonna see if that version is still available as it´s just beauties :D thanx!

ballettash:
AMAZINGGG.
that was brilliant.
i loved it.
amazing.
brilliant.
fantastic.
every good word in the dictinoary.
in all langugaes and expressions.
throughly enjoyed this!!

crowleft:
you were incredible. most of the covers i've seen of this, the people switch to head voice for the high notes (very disappointing) but baby you did it and then some. incredible.

sheric91:
great vocals! beautiful song!

ElphabaThroppFae:
I have to admit, this is *not* my favourite song out of the ones I've been lucky enough to hear from this show, but Traci, you rock! PLEASE put up more vids?

kiriyo55:
Traci,you are incredible and amazing.

kiriyo55:
Traci I like your music and you have a amazing voice...



ASATOYA YUNTA

hueharakitanai:
beautiful voice!
incredible skill playing sanshin

scooternak53:
Traci I enjoyed your performance. Also got to see the obasans doing the dance. aloha

imus16:
Very nice.

johnhi00:
Sugoi, Sugoi!!! Terrific voice . . .



MAN I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN

ElphabaThroppFae:
I love this song, and you're awesome singing it!



PUA OLENA

missolena:
beautiful!!! thats my name... yes my first name! great job!

tinodp:
Enjoyed the singing! My dad (RIP) loved this song.

MarkFromHawaii:
Nice heartfelt rendition of this classic. I love the song.



KOKO NI SACHI ARI

gtthetubeviewer:
great performance.. Encore Encore

teksupot:
kono uta sugoku ni aishitemasu. Very nice. Good job.

RiteOnAll
Enjoyed this - good job!

teksupot:
First time i heard this was in Hawaii by Teddy Tanaka. Fell in love with this song since then. Bring tears to my eyes when i heard it from you. Very nice and thank you.

marisakosugi:
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your amazing music with us.. Lisa in Los Angeles....

Great talent, Great Message! "I was fortunate have seen Traci in 'Miss Saigon.' She is so versatile -- this CD ranges from pop to power ballads. Each one is truly inspirational. I also love her theme of living up to one's potential. The world of music can learn a lesson from her. We need more performers like Traci Toguchi." - MikeNY911

TRACI'S FAVORITE BOOKS
You Can Heal Your Life
by Louise Hay

The Power is Within You
by Louise Hay

Forgiveness: The Greatest Healer of All
by Gerald Jampolsky, MD

All About Goals & How To Achieve Them
by Jack Ensign Addington

The Breakthrough Experience
by Dr. John Demartini

The Martha Rules
by Martha Stewart

Awaken the Giant Within
by Anthony Robbins

The Google Story
by David A. Vise & Mark Malseed

Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur
by Richard Branson

Getting Business to Come To You
by Paul and Sarah Edwards and Laura Clampitt Douglas

Gratitude: A Way of Life
by Louise Hay and Friends

JESUS, CEO
by Laurie Beth Jones

Memoirs of a Geisha
by Arthur Golden

Small Miracles
by Yitta Halberstam & Judith Leventhal

The Mastery of Love
by Don Miguel Ruiz

How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci
by Michael J. Gelb

The 4-Hour Workweek
by Timothy Ferriss

Uchinanchu: A History of Okinawans in Hawaii
by the University of Hawaii Ethnic Studies of Oral History Project & the United Okinawan Association of Hawaii

TRACI'S FAVORITE QUOTES
"Our truest life... is when we are in our dream, awake." - Henry David Thoreau

"Everything in the Universe is within you. Ask all from yourself." - Rumi

"The purpose of life is the journey." - Unknown

"You'll see it when you believe it." - Wayne Dyer

"I dream for a living." - Steven Spielberg

"You will find only what you bring in." - Yoda

"I don't want to be limited by other people's opinions." - Johnny Depp

"One should count each day a separate life." - Seneca

"Learn to love yourself forever and you'll be loved forever." - Daniel Rutley

"Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are." - Chinese Proverb

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
- Albert Einstein