Today is the day I have been the most nervous in my entire
life since I have to sing at the basketball game tonight. The only reason why I
am singing it is because I’m in choir and no one else wanted to do it, so we
picked a name from a hat
and guess who got picked… ME. All of friends are so supportive and are so
excited for me. They’re always telling me “Oh my god you’re such a good singer,
I love your singing it’s beautiful,” of course I love my friends and all but
sometimes I just wish they were I don’t know a little less supportive.” Anyway
back to what I was saying before so I have to sing in front of everyone, and I
don’t know if I can do it. The only thing I do know is that it will help with
my confidence.
Everything was leading up to this moment right here right
now. I was right there center stage single spotlight. Looking up at student, teacher,
and parent not knowing what their reactions is going to be. Frightened,
anxious, scared to death to perform the National Anthem. They’re going to love
it. You’ll do great, I told myself nervously shaking the microphone.
“Ahem” as Mr. Baade cleared his throat “Ok here is Marilee singing our National Anthem for us, let’s give her a round of applause”, I looked up every single eye was on me, clapping. I felt so scared like I was going to throw up on the entire front row next to me. I opened my mouth, but no words came out. I could feel my face burning up, turning as red as a cherry, I didn't know what to do. I turned around, “Ok you can do this just breath in and out.” I turned back around, took one last breath and started singing. “O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light…” I did it!, I can’t believe I actually did it without messing up or throwing up.
“Alright thank you Marilee, great job let’s give her one last applause.” Said Mr. Baade “Woo way to go Marilee ” as I heard my friends screaming at the top of their lungs over the crowd. “Alright ok everyone now let’s get this game started!” announced Mr. Baade
“Ahem” as Mr. Baade cleared his throat “Ok here is Marilee singing our National Anthem for us, let’s give her a round of applause”, I looked up every single eye was on me, clapping. I felt so scared like I was going to throw up on the entire front row next to me. I opened my mouth, but no words came out. I could feel my face burning up, turning as red as a cherry, I didn't know what to do. I turned around, “Ok you can do this just breath in and out.” I turned back around, took one last breath and started singing. “O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light…” I did it!, I can’t believe I actually did it without messing up or throwing up.
“Alright thank you Marilee, great job let’s give her one last applause.” Said Mr. Baade “Woo way to go Marilee ” as I heard my friends screaming at the top of their lungs over the crowd. “Alright ok everyone now let’s get this game started!” announced Mr. Baade
Later on while the game was still going on everyone was
coming up to me telling me how amazing I sounded and how will I have such a
beautiful voice. “Aww thanks” I tell every single one of them, truly hoping I
sounded good.
“Hey there girly, what an
incredible job you did” said my best friend Kate “Oh
thanks hey do you want to go gets some food?” “Yes
please, I thought you’d never ask.” She said cheerfully as we headed towards
the cafeteria. “Boo
did I get yea?” as our other friend said coming up to us “You
almost gave me a heart attack” I said surprised. “Yah
and same here” Kate said relieved. “So
what shall we get to eat?” I asked as my stomach growled
“How about just some sour candy? Asked Kate “Ohh yah I
love sour candy” announced Summer. “Oh
wow thanks for screaming in my ear” screamed Kate back at Summer.
After we got our candy we went and sat down, where Summer
almost coughed up a hair ball. “Are you
alright there, do you need some water?” I asked tensely scared she was about to
choke. “No I’m good
this happened a lot.” “Oh
ok then, so what are you guys doing this weekend?” asked Kate excitedly “TGIF,
probably just going to the mall” I said as I popped some sour skittles in my
mouth. “Yah
I’m just going to my Aunt’s house to go swimming I’m so excited” she said sarcastically.
“Oh
my these are really strong” I said squinting my face. “Like Hercules, he is so strong” said
Summer confused. “Umm
nowhere near that” I said strangely. “Oh ok, well
never mind then” said Summer in a snappy tone.
As the night went on we sat at the table talked and talked
for about 45 minutes. After we talked I headed home since it was getting later
out. It turned out that this day wasn't all that bad, even though I thought I was
going to be a disaster because of performing. But now since I did perform I’m
not all that scared anymore, I’m almost glad I did sing at the game.
