When I was a kid all I ever wanted to be was a singer. I loved to sing! I would spend hours in my bedroom singing with my stereo. I loved trying to mimic Whitney Houston. I knew my family could hear me, but having the door closed made me feel safe. I didn’t like to sing in front of people. I could sing with the stereo in the living room or in the car as long as it was loud enough that people couldn’t hear me. Also, my cousins and I would put on shows for our family at summer picnics. We would get all dressed up in costumes and have microphones and our little stereo. When it came to show time we would usually get scared and skip it.
In elementary school I would sing in the chorus because I had to, but when it came time to make a choice I would choose band over chorus. I was too afraid to join chorus for fear that I would be chosen for a solo or something. There was no way I could stand in front of a crowd and sing by myself. I always wished that I could, but I still haven’t done it. I hated being in band and didn’t enjoy playing the flute. I think it’s because singing makes me happy and I just couldn’t do it. In college I decided I would face my fears and join chorus. I took private voice lessons too. It was difficult for me to sing in front of my teacher, but I did it. Luckily I never had to sing a solo in chorus, but I’m so glad I pushed myself to pursue something I loved.
Obviously I knew I could never make a career out of it, but singing always makes me happy. To this day I enjoy belting out toons when no one is home and I regularly sing in the car and with my kids. I still have a vision in my head of me singing in a bar somewhere while playing the piano, but I doubt that will happen. One of my kids likes to sing and takes a theater class. She says that someday we will sing together onstage. Who knows! Maybe she’ll be the one that helps me get over my fear and pursue my dream of singing.
So what did you want to be when you grew up? Did you make it happen? If not, then what changed your mind?
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Awe!! Hope you and/or you and your child can make your dream come true. You do have a beautiful voice.
Thanks. I hope so!
I always wanted to be a singer as well when I was a child. My mother and my siblings would normally sing in karaoke every weekend.. 🙂
That sounds like fun. Have you ever tried it? I’ve always wanted to but haven’t had an opportunity. Maybe someday.
Yes. I performed several times on board a ship when I was still working. It was a bit scary and exciting and I loved it ❤
You have a beautiful voice. I always thought you should try out for a show! Maybe some day??!!
I wished I could be a great dancer, but I guess I was too self conscious to pursue it. Oh well, I’ll just watch Dancing With the Stars and dream!
Thank you! Maybe someday! It seems like most girls wanted to be dancers when they grew up. It’s a tough life though. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise.
When I was really little I wanted to be a teacher. Not sure what happened to that thought process. Once I was in high school and started thinking seriously about careers I started thinking about being a massage therapists. It wasn’t as popular as it is now but it was still in my top 5. It being not as acceptable I questioned if that was the right idea. So I went to school for other things and changed careers numerous times. Accounting and nursing we’re among those. Well it took my 6yrs but I did eventually go to massage school. And I am extremely happy. It’s the one decision in my life I made with complete confidence and enthusiasm.