So, yesterday I sang at the Variety Show here at my work. It's for the residents (remember I work in a Nursing Home) and for staff to just do skits or dance or sing or whatever. I sang "Evergreen" by Barbra Striesand since it's one I already know. I remembered all the words and everything LOL. When it was over the new Director of the agency I work for told me I did a good job and somehow everything twisted into them wanting me to perform at a Veteran's Fundraiser on Saturday. At a resturant.
Remember that old Saturday Night Live skit with the lounge singer.....
I was torn, I already had plans with my family on Saturday. I don't do performances like that. I don't have a repertoire I can just pull out of my...head...nor do I have the time to perfect it. I don't play and intrument (the kid they want me to sing w/ plays guitar and sings...literally think of a 17 year old Elvis, with the looks, the voice and even the southern accent, who is also the Director's son!). I would literally be doing karaoke. It's weird.
But, I can't help but feel bad about not doing it. Are they expecting me to? Am I ruining a chance to get in with the new director helping my career-a career I really don't want? I feel so, so I don't know. I've been so emotionally lately, that I can't help get teary just thinking about it. Yuck, I hate feeling this way.
So, should I feel bad turning them down? I did offer them my services in the future as long as I get some more planning. I just don't know. What do you think?
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Well, it is kinda last minute on their part, and family trumps everything else. However, if you really want to do it, and if it's something with your family you can reschedule, I don't see anything wrong with getting to show off a little. Depends on how much you wanna do it!
Yeah, this is my first time through...took a little convincing cuz I don't read. But I'm lovin it!
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