lack of talent, or just fear of success?

[sexychicken]

Listening to the High Street Broadcast on KCLU tonight was especially cringeworthy. I wish my confidence wasn't so damn tenuous. In the first song I sang, I can hear my singing voice wobbling as bad as it used to when I'd try out for choir solos in seventh grade. I don't even want to talk about how badly I screwed up the second song, but they

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[ghostofgrace]

I would totally be your 'do whatever and hang out' friend if we didn't live so far apart. I like fun and adventure!

[sexychicken]

Well, I wish we lived closer together!

My small two cents.

[redwillowkitty]

A lot of performers feel that way which is why they go into the arts. Acting, Dancing, Singing, Magic, Writing, Art...whathaveyou. I speak from similar experience. Only you can get yourself out of this funk and off your ass to keep going, keep moving, and keep trying harder than last time even if you fall on your ass. You get up, wipe the dust off, and do it again. It's in your blood. Maybe it is an escape tactic... especially if you were insecure as a child, but obviously there is a performer in there inside of you. Don't make excuses. Listen to your gut. Don't feel sorry for yourself. Try not to overanalyze or live in your head, it does nothing but feed the fire for insecurity. Trust me. I know what I'm talking about. I do the same thing. And also remember in theatre and any acting gigs, there are always more disappointments than satisfaction which makes the ones that are so special. Happy Holidays.

Re: My small two cents.

[sexychicken]

Thanks for being the voice of reason, as usual... :) I guess it is in my blood. I do feel the need to get up off my ass and keep going, no matter how many times I fall down. It's the recovery from the fall that's the real bitch.

Re: My small two cents.

[redwillowkitty]

Yes it is.want..and you cry and scream and feel sorry for yourself...it's the easy thing to do. It's harder to keep going. Performing for me is part of who I am. It's one of the few things in this world that make me euphoric and truly happy. So, it's my own motivation for getting up and going again when I ever get rejected, because I have to. Believe me, I've shed more than a tear or two over disappointments. It's not easy. ...Keep doing what makes you happy, And, ...your welcome. :)

Re: My small two cents.

[redwillowkitty]

I made a typo at the top of it sorry. I meant to say...the recovery is really hard you are right. My computer doesn't always type correctly on here. But you get the idea.(it jumps letters and I don't always catch it...grr...anyways..)

[caleidescopeyes]

I'm sorry that I didn't really get to meet you properly before I left LA for London :( Maybe I'll get to do so when I come back for a visit in February.

[sexychicken]

Yes, let's do something then! :)

[caleidescopeyes]

Hooray! It's a date.

[richteaboy]

If we lived closer, I would DEFINITELY be there for Rifftrax!

Hope the holiday looks a little brighter for ya & everyone has a good time tonight!!!

[sexychicken]

thanks! Would have loved to have had you over...if only! It was surprisingly a really nice turnout, so yay.

[sexychicken]

well, shiznit. :)