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And one more teeny tiny piece of advice- worked for me when I used to compete in fiddling competitions, and when I've sang or played fiddle at the fair... have ONE little shot of something about 15-20 minutes before you go on. Not a lot, just a shot or so... takes the edge off your nerves. (vodka works great) Sounds like I'm being silly, but it really does help.

YOU go kid! I think that's AWESOME!

I agree with the shot... just don't overdo it!

Also, try not to stare at anybody in general. Look at the lights, but avoid eyecontact!

You will remember it the rest of your life and compare it to other challenges simply because it was something that gave you goose bumps. First time singing to a large audience is awesome..

Yehaw! for you Girl! :worship:

See, I TOLD you to watch for that gas thang! LMAO

I am so proud!!!!! Even thought the pic isn't a very good one you look beautiful and I'll bet you sang beatifully too, cause they wouldn't have asked you to do it again today.

You go girl.. Maybe someday you'll be making the big bucks doing what you love

Author:	Crystal [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:21 pm ]
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HEY ALL!! GUESS WHAT?!? ok... so.... anyone who knows me, knows I like to sing.... duh... hence the reason I'm a member of this website. However... everyone knows that I'm WICKED shy when it comes to singing in front of people. I've had a few opportunities, (Nahsville Star, Canadian Idol, Charity fundraisers, etc.) but I always decline. WELL.... It's time to break that habit! This Saturday night I'm going to be singing the Canadian National Anthem at a hockey game in a big arena. It's not NHL, but I'm freakin' TERRIFIED.... but excited!!! I kinda wish I was singin' The Star-Spangled Banner, cuz it's far more fun to sing. Oh Canada is kinda boring, but oh well. Both teams are Canadian, so I have no choice. Anywho... WISH ME LUCK!! I'm gonna need it!! Let's all hope my knees don't give out!

Author:	Crystal [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:22 pm ]
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omg.... Saturday is TOMORROW! :shock:

Author:	Charmin_Gibson [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:38 pm ]
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Crystal, that's awesome. Best thing to keep in mind when you're doing something like that is that MOST people in the crowd are NOT going to be "singers". So, you may feel a tad unconfident and/or nervous, but they'll all just be sitting there thinking "wow, she sounds awesome". THEY wont be picking apart wether or not you did "your best" cause chances are, none of them have heard you before, and like I said... most of them probably aren't singers. (or atleast die hard singers like we all here tend to be) LOL And one more teeny tiny piece of advice- worked for me when I used to compete in fiddling competitions, and when I've sang or played fiddle at the fair... have ONE little shot of something about 15-20 minutes before you go on. Not a lot, just a shot or so... takes the edge off your nerves. (vodka works great) Sounds like I'm being silly, but it really does help. You'll be awesome. Any chance you can get someone to video it so you can post it here? Good luck- don't be nervous- have fun- knock 'em dead;) .

Author:	Crystal [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:42 pm ]
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BlueStainedShoes @ Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:38 pm wrote: And one more teeny tiny piece of advice- worked for me when I used to compete in fiddling competitions, and when I've sang or played fiddle at the fair... have ONE little shot of something about 15-20 minutes before you go on. Not a lot, just a shot or so... takes the edge off your nerves. (vodka works great) Sounds like I'm being silly, but it really does help. OHHH!! I can't believe I didn't think of that!! Guess who's gonna be carrying around a thermos of "special" hot chocolate!!! mmm... peppermint schnapps....

Author:	Singing Squid [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:50 pm ]
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That is SO cool!!! Go get 'em!!

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Author:	Isis [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:29 pm ]
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That is great news!!! You will be awesome!!! Break a leg!!! I will be thinking about you.

Author:	knightshow [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 5:10 pm ]
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YOU go kid! I think that's AWESOME! I agree with the shot... just don't overdo it! Also, try not to stare at anybody in general. Look at the lights, but avoid eyecontact!

Author:	Keith02 [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 5:40 pm ]
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Break a leg, Kid! You go, Girl! Hey, word of advice.....It's going to be really cold, right?.....So whatever you do don't fart while on stage cause it will billow out in a big cloud of vapor and everyone will see it in the spotlights......OK?

Author:	Crystal [ Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:56 pm ]
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knightshow @ Fri Dec 14, 2007 6:10 pm wrote: YOU go kid! I think that's AWESOME! I agree with the shot... just don't overdo it! Also, try not to stare at anybody in general. Look at the lights, but avoid eyecontact! well that's the beauty of it.... I just gotta stare at the Canadian flag!!

Author:	Odie [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:13 am ]
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Hey good luck Crystal!! That's quite a jump from karaoke! LOL You can do it!!! :)

Author:	Babs [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:52 pm ]
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Good luck !!!! :hug:

Author:	Crystal [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:34 am ]
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I DID IT!!! :oh yeah: And it wasn't nearly as scarey as I'd expected it to be! I got ONE picture of it, cuz Tyler showed up just as it was over, so he snapped one quick pic. He was supposed to video the whole thing..... grrr! oh well. Gotta LOVE the "natural gas" sign right behind my butt!! That's real nice, huh?

Author:	karyoker [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:09 am ]
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KUDOS!!! Those opportunities dont come along very often. I sang for the prime minister of Greece and dignitaries one time when the admiral was giving them a beach party. You will remember it the rest of your life and compare it to other challenges simply because it was something that gave you goose bumps. First time singing to a large audience is awesome..

Author:	pflugerville [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:18 am ]
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Woo Hoo!!!!! great going! it looks cold there, though!

Author:	Karaoke Kid [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:29 pm ]
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dont be nervous sing your heart out and always remember if any one says you cant sing never let it bother you just laugh at them hehe karaoke kid how did it go gosh just remembered saturdays past oh well must be my new website driving me up the wall not easy running a professional karaoke website but as a full time professional vocalist and karaoke presenter hosting shows its hard work but rewarding cheers

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Author:	Crystal [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:24 pm ]
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it IS cold there.... the arena is supposedly heated, but it's FARREEEZING in there. Ya gotta go in the washrooms to warm up! haha! karyoker wrote: You will remember it the rest of your life and compare it to other challenges simply because it was something that gave you goose bumps. First time singing to a large audience is awesome.. It was very cool... the adrenaline totally took over the nerves. I was more calm than I usually am at a karaoke bar for goodness sakes. It was kinda surreal to hear my full name announced over a loud-speaker. I'm addicted now They asked me to do it again for today's game, but I declined, cuz I've had a busy weekend, I'm gonna chill out today. But I tell ya.... next time I get asked to do a charity benefit, I'm not gonna chicken out.... I've caught the bug! PS. Thanks for the encouragment all!! :hi5:

Author:	Keith02 [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 3:37 pm ]
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Yehaw! for you Girl! See, I TOLD you to watch for that gas thang! Glad you had on a thick coat cause yer stipples would have been nicking out in such cold....I didn't warn you about that just in case there were pics and you forgot your jacket.

Author:	Isis [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:42 pm ]
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I am so proud!!!!! Even thought the pic isn't a very good one you look beautiful and I'll bet you sang beatifully too, cause they wouldn't have asked you to do it again today. You go girl.. Maybe someday you'll be making the big bucks doing what you love.... :hi5:

Author:	Crystal [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:01 pm ]
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Keith02 wrote: Yehaw! for you Girl! See, I TOLD you to watch for that gas thang! too funny!!! Quote: I am so proud!!!!! Even thought the pic isn't a very good one you look beautiful and I'll bet you sang beatifully too, cause they wouldn't have asked you to do it again today. You go girl.. Maybe someday you'll be making the big bucks doing what you love awww thanks, Sharon!!!! Now wouldn't THAT be sumpthin!

Author:	Crystal [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:56 pm ]
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I went well! You can read through the thread to get details if you like. Wow...... gotta love punctuation, huh?