Tomorrow's the day I audition for the choir ministry. I'm really nervous. I decided to sing Amazing Grace. If not, maybe Hosanna or The Prayer. They're really wonderful songs, but I fear that I might sing one of them terribly, especially when I get shaky. I'm not used to auditioning, and just the thought of it makes me rather nauseous.

I wish I were more audacious and dauntless, but when it comes to singing auditions, I'm the total opposite. Oh sure, I enjoy debates and soccer tournaments, but I NEVER delighted in tryouts. I'm not so sure if I can even manage to tryout for American Idol. I wouldn't dare. Haha, I might faint in front of the panel.

I can still recall my Trumpets auditions. I was enrolled in Street Dancing. Then one day my best friend, Tricia, told me to go accompany her because she was auditioning for the Philippine version of High School Musical directed by the associates of Trumpets.

I ended up auditioning, extemporaneously. Tricia made me audition, and I had to choose a random song. I was not prepared at all. I noticed that all the people had their hair styled, faces done, etc. I was just in my jeans, hoodie, sneakers, and messy hair. Wow, this was meant to be taken seriously then.

The judges stared at me scutinizingly when it was my turn. I was shaking and getting all sweaty. I wanted to get it over with. So I just sang my piece, acapella (others had brought CDs or cassettes with them) and afterwards, they asked if I could dance. I said I could, and they made me dance. Then it was over.

That was the scary part, but there's more to that. They made us sit outside and wait 'til the whole process was over. Then they're going to announce who got in. Surprisingly, they called my name. I was ecstatic, because even though I was not fully prepared, I managed to get in. Oh wow, praise God. But the sad part? It was for call backs. Meaning round 2 on the next day. The first part wasn't the finale after all.

I felt really nervous and you know what I did? I didn't show up the next day. They scratched my name out. Pathetic, huh? That's what I get for chickening out. That's how much I dread and fear auditions.

Hopefully I won't mess up on this one. I've been practicing, and the big day is tomorrow. I can't help but feel rather skittish. I can't wait to get it over with. Oh dear.

P.S. LA Lakers lost. Boo Kobe Bryant, he totally sucked.
P.P.S. I watched the music video of Taylor Swift's new song: "You belong with Me". It's really really cute! You should totally watch it. I still have butterflies in my stomach 'til now. Here's a video from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGWE3hwJ21U&feature=related

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