You want me to do WHAT?

Holy Crap.....what did I get myself into? When one of my best friends, Josh, said we should sing a duet together, what was I supposed to say? Especially with Sister Barlow, our music director for the ward and branch president's wife, was listening to this conversation, and of course volunteered us for a musical number. Now music has ALWAYS been a part of my life, but not signing. I can hit the notes and I know when I am off, and I know when others are off, but signing musically, especially when I have had no training...well lets just say this was definitely a new experience for me. But one that ended up being worth it.

Our first experience signing together was in the Singles Branch. We sang 'On Bended Knee.' And lets just say this is not my absolute favorite song. We had fun practicing together and following each other. When it came the Sunday of the musical number, I was extremely nervous. I either wanted to pass out or throw up. And I happened to complete one of those tasks. I hadn't been that nervous in a while. It was like I was 6 all over again, performing my violin at festival for the first time, or playing a piano solo. I was shaking and ready to hyperventilate. But hyperventilating has never been a problem when playing the violin or piano, but it does create a different story when it comes to signing. You see, you actually have to breath while you sing, or else, it just sounds bad or you pass out. But it all ended well, we sang the piece, sat down, and I breathed.

Then we sang in our home ward- 1st ward. This time I wanted to change songs. We sang one of our favorites, 'Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.' This was a fun song to sing, one I could put feeling into and sing with my heart. We blended really well, or at least that's what people say. I must admit I sounded better singing this song. Until they decided to make me practice with the microphone, and boy was that scary. Definitely out of my comfort zone. But you know what they say, you learn best when your out of your comfort zone. And this was definately a task out of my comfort zone. We even matched our wardrobe. I wore a black dress with a red headband, and he wore a black suit with a red tie. All in all, I had fun trying something new with a good friend encouraging me along!!! And we sounded good and that is always a plus!! Thanks Josh for this new experience!