my friends hosted a little outdoor concert/open mic/fundraiser thing yesterday and overcome with love (that overshadowed my stage fright), i decided to sing a song in front of people for the first time ever. at open mics, i would usually read something i wrote or maybe play some flute with a band, but i’ve never even entertained the thought of singing. i’ve done karaoke many times, but i’ve always sang with my friends cuz i was too scared to do it alone. but even though i was singing alone last night, i wasn’t truly alone because i had one friend playing drums, another playing keys, another playing bass, and another on guitar. i also had a small crowd of friends, some close not, but all of them cheering me on and watching intently, with one them excitedly taking a video of me singing while i was wearing her oversized denim jacket and red heart-shaped sunglasses to help with the nerves (and the cold). i had my eyes glued to my phone the whole time out of nerves, and i didn’t sing too loud, but i sang nonetheless! and i felt so supported the whole time.
i think it’s important to do scary things in order to grow, and i think it is equally important to do those things in environments where you feel held, by friends and strangers alike!
i leave you with some advice i found on pinterest that i think is incredibly fitting and related to this sentiment :,)
