New York:
Beyonce Knowles hasopened up about her hiatus from music in an article writtenfor a magazine.
The 29-year-old has written about her experiences forthe latest issue of Essence magazine in an article titled"Eat, Play, Love".
The pop superstar decided to take a nine-monthextended vacation after working non-stop for several years andshe has revealed she used her break to spend time with herfamily and husband Jay Z, visit museums, attend concerts andlearn to cook.
"I had talked about taking a vacation before, butalways ended up in the studio after two weeks, so no onebelieved me. This time, though, I was serious. I was going togive myself a year to do the things I never get to do.
"Simple things like play with my nephew, pick him upfrom school, visit museums, go to concerts, see some Broadwayshows, learn to cook a meal and spend time with my husband,"Knowles said.
The 'DreamGirls' star also said that she took a breakbecause she desperately needed some relaxation.
"Yes, I needed some relaxation, but I wantedinspiration too, from regular everyday things. They did nothave to be over-the-top productions. I was looking for tinymoments that would speak to my heart and make me smile," sheadded.
Beyonce Knowles hasopened up about her hiatus from music in an article writtenfor a magazine.
The 29-year-old has written about her experiences forthe latest issue of Essence magazine in an article titled"Eat, Play, Love".
The pop superstar decided to take a nine-monthextended vacation after working non-stop for several years andshe has revealed she used her break to spend time with herfamily and husband Jay Z, visit museums, attend concerts andlearn to cook.
"I had talked about taking a vacation before, butalways ended up in the studio after two weeks, so no onebelieved me. This time, though, I was serious. I was going togive myself a year to do the things I never get to do.
"Simple things like play with my nephew, pick him upfrom school, visit museums, go to concerts, see some Broadwayshows, learn to cook a meal and spend time with my husband,"Knowles said.
The 'DreamGirls' star also said that she took a breakbecause she desperately needed some relaxation.
"Yes, I needed some relaxation, but I wantedinspiration too, from regular everyday things. They did nothave to be over-the-top productions. I was looking for tinymoments that would speak to my heart and make me smile," sheadded.
