It’s 7:30AM and I am up and “at it.” And for a change, I’m not still awake from last night! I have a morning thing to sing at the Cook County Treasurer’s Office and I am trying to figure it out. They want me to come into the office – which will be filled with the general public paying bills, a dignitary or two and staff, and surprise a big fan with a “Happy Birthday” song – a cappella. It seemed like a great idea when I was asked. I spent the last hour in bed fretting over whether I would oversleep and so I just got out of bed early.
What to wear? Should I “Diva-out?” Oy! At this hour? Oh well, I am trying to get used to singing a lot, whenever, wherever. Some of you are not going to believe this and some of you faithful readers have read it before, but I am really very shy about the singing thing and I have a lot of stage fright. Once I get up there (in the spotlight) I am fine but the thought of putting myself out there on display really stresses me out sometimes. That is why I have kept myself locked away for so long. Funny thing that. Luckily, the Recession has made it a necessity to get out and over myself – that, and an occasional call to my ancestors and Janis Joplin gets me out the door…
Show business – here I come! Power bracelets: ON!
P.S. I have a corporate gig tonight with the Shivers. That one is easy because I’m with my boys. And as BFF Babs always says: You’ll be fine. You stress out beforehand but then you are always so happy afterwards.
You’d think I’d never done this before!!
I am a ninny! i had a great time and Babs was right. I was really happy afterwards. Now, off to gig #2!
Lynne, you just need to listen to everyone. You always are great!!! We know it and you should trust us.
Thanks LCN. Obviously, I have issues… LOL
So, did you diva up or go incognito?
What about the birthday girl or boy – did they enjoy the surprise?
And the general public – did they applaud and get widening smiles on their faces?
P.S. Bob: I diva’d out a bit…