Last week she brought home the paper to sign up for tryouts. I didn't think much about it until she mentioned she was going to tryout for the talent show. I was somewhat surprised when she said she was going to do one of her dance class dances . . . alone. Just the thought of getting up in front of a group and dancing sends my heart into arrhythmia so when she said it so matter of factly I said, "Okay" just out of pure shock I think. She wanted to dance and there wasn't a hiccup in her resolve so we sent in the paper and her music. She practiced this week (sometimes under duress) in preparation for the audition.
So today was the day, I just couldn't stay away so I went to her school to watch her audition in front of two second grade classes and to show her moral support. She was nervous and a little shaky before she went up, but once the music started she went right at it and did an amazing performance. I was so proud of her because she did what most adults are afraid to do . . . how many adults sit idle in their chairs during karaoke because their fear gets the best of them? She overcame her nervousness and went for it! She didn't fold under the pressure of anxiety or embarassement. She pressed on determined to give a great performance and have a good time doing it too.
My hope is that she never loses that drive, that fire to go for what she wants and overcome fears and doubts, to believe in herself, her talents, and her potential. To seize the moment and be involved in her life and not just let it pass her by. I spent many of my high school days with my nose in a book studying for classes that I really didn't want to take because I thought high school was all about academics. What I know now is high school is a time to spread your wings and to be a part of something valuable and timeless. To be involved in activities that will one day no longer be an option like student government, cheerleading, sports, and interest clubs. I see her seeking out opportunities to try new things like track meets, talent shows, and school dances and I hope that she continues to do that all the years that she is in school. I want her to walk with no regrets of missed school experiences, but to walk tall knowing she took advantage of every opportunity she wanted to and enjoyed her school years, because they are years that you can't do over or get back. They are precious and are memories you will have for a lifetime.
AND . . . my little jellybean did such a fantastic job on her dance she was chosen to be in the talent show!! I am so proud of her, she harnesed all that nervous energy, believed in herself and her abilities and kicked some serious dance butt!
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