I've been guilty of singing Karaoke a few times...well, more than a few times, I've played open mic night alone and with groups over the years as well. Versa Vice was originally the name of one band years before I joined the army or had a blog. But typically, no matter how many times I've done it, singing, speaking in front of people, or playing guitar, I'm always nervous at first. But I've found something out about myself over the years. Things that I'm nervous about are the things I enjoy the most, and tend to actually be good at.
Ok, I know, "good at karaoke!" That's almost an oxymoron, but I do get into it, like I said, by the end of the first song and afterwards. Serious medical situations as well I get a loud "aaaah!" echoing through my head at first. Just for a second or two, that seems to last longer, but then I refocus on the task at hand and the fear becomes an energy, sort of how people channel anger.
So, two nights ago, I did an interview with Mark Parton about this blog and the kids and situation in Iraq. I got the usual lump in my throat, with words coming out all weird at first, but by the end, when I got loosened up, I was chatty like an old lady with friends at a bingo table. Check out the interview and Mark's blog:
http://2cc.net.au/
http://partonwords.blogspot.com/
No comments:
Post a Comment