Writing & Poetry
Autobiography
When I was in the 5th grade, I had been taking voice classes from Marci Lynn for five years. It became a routine, going to her studio every Wednesday. All the lessons were one big blur, until this one day, when Marci started by asking the class who wanted to be a professional singer. As I saw my friends and even the older, middle-aged students raise their hands, my hand rested on the chair. I did not want to admit to loving singing that much. I thought that if I acknowledged my love for something and failed at it, I would not be perfect. I wanted to take the safe path. After the class, I could not stop thinking about that question. Do I want to be a professional singer? I wasn't sure. Today, that question helps me fight through all the doubts regarding my future.
Los Angeles, California. Enough said for a young Texas girl with dreams. The summer before my junior year I attended the Speech Level Institute, a voice camp and program run by Seth Riggs. I pictured getting there and right away the managers and fellow singer/songwriters would see me and fawn over my music, and I would be unafraid and natural. Unfortunately, that was a dream. I felt nervous and awkward and was thinking way too much. However, as the camp went on my fears left. Every moment became meaningful, and I never glanced at my watch during class. Through the lectures I sat attentively, eager to learn about the science of vocal chords. For those two weeks I never once thought about the future and what I would be doing in five years, because I was happy and there was no reason to escape the present. Going to that camp made me want to enjoy life and not skip through my teenage years. Now, I await change in me. Now, I am ok with not being 100% sure on what I want to do with my life.
Now.
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7/31/05