Since When Did You Get Talent??

Well, I'm officially on the 1 week countdown to my AI audition. Yup, that's right. It's interesting some of the responses I've gotten (which is why I'm not wearing a T-shirt announcing it to the world). Well-intentioned, I'm sure, but "Since when did you get talent?" probably sounded better in your head.

The reality is that I've been singing for years. Decades really. I started doing community theatre when I was 8 or 9 and continued that out of high school. I stopped because the demands of an education and work consumed my time, but I always figured I'd get back into it after I graduated. And let's not forget all the karaoke nights which only a small handful of friends have actually witnessed. Not to sound arrogant, but if I didn't think I could do it, I wouldn't.

To be fair, MOST people I talk to are uber-supportive. My dad didn't even question it, just said, "OK! When are we doing this?" My family and friends are thrilled I'm even putting myself out there. With rare exceptions, it's a very positive feeling! I joined up with a great vocal coach who has been helping me fix some common mistakes and she is pretty jazzed about my sound also.

All in all, I'm getting more excited. I have to believe that this IS happening; that I am going to get on the show and win. Otherwise, I might as well not even bother.

Oh, and if you're wondering what I'll be singing: Patsy Cline's "Walking After Midnight"