Talent...
...you either have it or you don't.
This week's Truthful Tuesday question is:but don't?
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Over the years, I've longed for a lot of talents...
I've wanted to be able to do a standing back tuck (just because I thought it would be cool)...
I've wanted to be able to play the cello like Yoyo Ma (even though my mom says having an instrument between your knees is unladylike)...
But more than anything, I've wanted to sing.
If you were following me back when I wrote this post, then you know I have done some musical theatre.
Come a little closer...
Shhhh...
I can't really sing.
Actually, it's quite simple.
In almost every single musical I've ever been cast, I've had a part were singing (well, good singing) wasn't really necessary. In Guys & Dolls, I was a Hot Box Dancer-- I was supposed to sing in a high, squeaky voice. Same thing in Cabaret. A lot of times in community theatre, I've noticed that casting directers try to even out the "chorus" with an equal number of pure singers and pure dancers.
In case you were wondering, I fall into the latter group.
So, I pretend to sing. I stand next to people who can really carry a tune to mask the fact that I can't even carry one in a bucket. And I dream that one day, something happens to my poor, little, limited vocal chords to really let me belt it out a la Jennifer Hudson.
A girl can dream, can't she?
So, I'll ask again...
but don't?
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I really wish I could remember people's names and keep faces straight in my mind, so I'm not always thinking "that's so-and-so, you know, who-is-it's sister-in-law?"
I can't sing either yet belt it out in the car all the time. At least my son thinks I have a good voice.
Pretend singing. Now THAT's a talent!
I've always wished I could sing too-my oldest daughter can and loves it.
Singing is one of the talents I would love to have too!
I wish I could dance, but seeing as how I can hardly stand up on two feet, dancing is a little out of my league. What's a klutz to do? Instead I play piano. I get to sit while I play!
I seriously wish I could draw. I can not draw anything beyond hearts and rainbows and stick people.
I wish I could draw but I have never had that skill.
That's funny that you say that you can't carry a tune in a bucket . . . I have said that and added "with the lid on." It's bad. I have wished my entire life that I could sing . . . but I can't. It's okay. I have other talents, and so do you!
I wish I could anticipate awkwardness before it happens, therefore preventing it!
Tee hee...I'm kind of the same way. I was in singing groups in high school and would really lip synch more than actually sing a note.
For my wish...I wish I could do that really amazing computer animation like you see in Pixar movies. I'm a print graphic designer and when look at some of the things that those artists can do, I feel like a huge failure.
Oh I cannot sing either! Although in my head I think I sound really good. Thats why I like churches with loud music. I can sing to my heart's content and believe I sound awesome! If I had a talent though I would want to dance. Not just any dancing. I want to be able to dance like those people on So You Think You Can Dance. However, that is not going to happen ANY time soon!
I really enjoyed gymnastics when I was younger. From 9-18 its where I spent my time at least once a week. I think that its truly amazing that a body can do that kind of stuff. Unfortunately for me I have double jointed elbows which limited my ability on the floor. So even though I was a gymnast I was mediocre at best. But I loved the sport completely. So I wish that I could, heck even now at the ripe old age of 30, tumble across the floor like a truly talented gymnast.
LOL.. I love Melissa B's comment on anticipating awkwardness. that would be for sure handy!
Hi, Elizabeth--Jo here just stopping by to thank you for your lovely comments.
I'm so happy you decided to finally comment -- this means just as much to me. To know that there were people rooting for this crazy broad to finally get her happy ending and stop whining--ha!--is 'mind bottling' (channeling Will Ferrell).
I'm sure I'll still whine occasionally but...veni, vedi, vici.
Okay, that doesn't really apply here.
Thank you again for your comments and I wish you the best in your job and with your beautiful family.
Peace and serenity,
~Jo
'The End Of The Rainbow: Life After Bankruptcy'
I wish I could read music... but my eyesight makes that difficult and, if I'm honest, I haven't ever put enough effort into it.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your thoughtful, supportive comments!
I love your tip of the day--we have 1 birthday in January, 5 in February, 1 in March, 2 in April, and 3 in May...it's soooooo much to keep track of!
As for talent, I wish I could cook. I mean, I usually can if I follow a recipe, but cooking in our house is mainly left to Music Man.
I wish I could sing!!! I love to sing and do it all the time :o) My family thinks I am a great singer....or maybe not, they just don't want to hurt my feelings :o) Sorry I didn't have time to do Truthful Tuesday today, I'm leaving you a comment instead :o)
After getting hooked on Glee, I totally wish I could sing!!! :) Hope you will join us for the Decorating Dilemmas Party. :)
"Wow, I am beyond honored that you're playing along today! I think you made my day!!!
I love that picture of you as a baby, playing piano. I played when I was little too, but I didnt' have the patience for it and gave it up. Maybe if I hadn't, I could have been a singer/songwriter :)"
I am glad I could make your day and I am glad I played along too! :)
Aww well you never know!