If a certain someone has any say in things, it will be the former.
For those who know me personally, they will tell you that karaoke is about the last thing they can imagine me doing. Being put on the spot freaks me out something royal, and this goes double if I’m in an unfamiliar environment.
However…
Last week, I was taken to a karaoke club. I’ve never been to one in my life, and it was an experience. We ended up sitting at a table with a most delightful older couple, one of whom was a retired teacher (and middle school, no less!). Everybody seemed to be having a load of fun, regardless of skill level. And the gentleman who took me to this club? I never would have guessed that he can sing, but damn, yes he can! He tried to encourage me to take a turn, but me being me, I declined.
I might actually take a turn the next time we go there, and no, I’m not intoxicated as I make that decision.
It didn’t seem to matter how good a vocalist one was at this club. Everyone was cheering everyone else on, and it was such a positive environment. So, why not? I do have a little bit of vocal training from my middle school days, so at least I can say I probably won’t sound like a stepped-on cat. That, and the screens show the lyrics so you can follow along. I’ve got a couple of songs in mind for my singing debut, assuming they are in the catalog.
Prior to meeting this person, I would never have even considered going to a dance club, or karaoke, or anything else of the sort. I was too much the shy introvert. I was terrified of putting myself out there. Now, though? I don’t know if I’m shedding some of that armor, or finally letting the real me emerge. In the past few months, I’ve found that I’ve become way more outgoing, to the point of being willing to start conversations with strangers, and being open to others doing the same.
A few months ago, a compliment regarding my appearance or dress would have been met with awkward stammers. Now, it makes me, dare I say, happy? I haven’t felt this confident in my looks, brain, anything, in I don’t know how long.
And damn if it doesn’t feel good!
Who knows? Maybe I’ll dance AND sing that night. Stranger things have happened!
Hilary