Turning Tough Blows Into Blessings
Sooo I thought I would share some videos here because... well... why not? I initially made this blog to talk about my hopes, dreams and goals- particularly in the theatre and music world!
I came up with this idea after I didn't make the callback to be a Young Performing Missionary in Nauvoo. I worked my butt off on making that video, which you can find here:
Then I was talking with my mom (aren't moms wonderful?!?!) and she told me a story. My Great-Grandma is not a particularly religious person. She does not have any internet, no smart devices, etc. and lives on the complete other side of the country from me so she has never heard/seen me sing/act/perform, anything. When my mom was on the phone with my Great-Grandma, me mum told me grandma about the audition video. She was upset she couldn't see it, but lucky for her, my Great-Aunt was there! And she has a smart phone with a data plan! So they looked it up and watched. It was the first time she had EVER heard me sing (which is kinda, sorta my passion and the reason I decided to do Musical Theatre). My aunt said my grandma had tears in her eyes the entire time and said she felt something (as she motioned to her heart).
I was able to help my grandma feel the Spirit- even if she didn't recognize that is what it was. I was able to plant a seed. THAT made ALL of the effort I put into that video worth it. How could it not? Why was I auditioning to be a YPM? To touch people's lives and help them feel the Spirit- even if it was just one person. And I did that with just the audition video. Other people are meant to be touched by whatever lucky souls get selected to be in Nauvoo this year. I touched who I was meant to touch. And who knows? Maybe I touched more lives than just her's! That was just the one I heard about because the Lord knew I needed something to help me not become discouraged.
So I decided I wanted to make her a little CD of me, my uke, and whatever I could make sound half-way decent. I am still working on learning and recording songs to make it a CD with more than just a 4-5 songs, but since it was all saved on my computer and I have a YouTube channel I figured it would be worth it to get my voice out there a bit. Maybe for my future career/schooling options, maybe for my family, maybe for someone whose life I may touch in some small way! It doesn't matter- which is why I haven't worried too much about making these videos perfect in anyway, but simple and raw. This is me.
I started with Somewhere Over the Rainbow, as seen in the video below!
So the next (and last for this post) video is one of my favorite hymns. It was just barely posted to YouTube (published as I wrote this post. :D) It was one of the last songs I recorded so my voice is tired- but that's just another aspect of me! I sing and play until I'm exhausted because of how much I love it! It isn't always wise, but I always feel fulfilled. This song is incredibly near and dear to my heart, so here it is!
I came up with this idea after I didn't make the callback to be a Young Performing Missionary in Nauvoo. I worked my butt off on making that video, which you can find here:
It's not a bad audition! It isn't perfect, but definitely not bad. I was a wee bit upset when I received the initial email saying I didn't make it. I didn't understand! I had been waiting to audition for years and always held off because it didn't feel right. Well, it finally felt right! And then I didn't even make the callback? Ouch. This was the opportunity that was finally going to carry me away from the little town of Buena Vista! I had my excuse to leave for at LEAST 4 months and then I'd hopefully be going straight to grad school somewhere! And now... I still have no idea where to go next. It was a tough blow.
Then I was talking with my mom (aren't moms wonderful?!?!) and she told me a story. My Great-Grandma is not a particularly religious person. She does not have any internet, no smart devices, etc. and lives on the complete other side of the country from me so she has never heard/seen me sing/act/perform, anything. When my mom was on the phone with my Great-Grandma, me mum told me grandma about the audition video. She was upset she couldn't see it, but lucky for her, my Great-Aunt was there! And she has a smart phone with a data plan! So they looked it up and watched. It was the first time she had EVER heard me sing (which is kinda, sorta my passion and the reason I decided to do Musical Theatre). My aunt said my grandma had tears in her eyes the entire time and said she felt something (as she motioned to her heart).
I was able to help my grandma feel the Spirit- even if she didn't recognize that is what it was. I was able to plant a seed. THAT made ALL of the effort I put into that video worth it. How could it not? Why was I auditioning to be a YPM? To touch people's lives and help them feel the Spirit- even if it was just one person. And I did that with just the audition video. Other people are meant to be touched by whatever lucky souls get selected to be in Nauvoo this year. I touched who I was meant to touch. And who knows? Maybe I touched more lives than just her's! That was just the one I heard about because the Lord knew I needed something to help me not become discouraged.
So I decided I wanted to make her a little CD of me, my uke, and whatever I could make sound half-way decent. I am still working on learning and recording songs to make it a CD with more than just a 4-5 songs, but since it was all saved on my computer and I have a YouTube channel I figured it would be worth it to get my voice out there a bit. Maybe for my future career/schooling options, maybe for my family, maybe for someone whose life I may touch in some small way! It doesn't matter- which is why I haven't worried too much about making these videos perfect in anyway, but simple and raw. This is me.
I started with Somewhere Over the Rainbow, as seen in the video below!
So, totally not perfect and there were some recording issues that came up, but considering I am recording the sound on my Kindle as I sing and play, I am fairly content! I received some pretty good feedback- it only has a few views, but I hope those few people needed it in some way. :)
So the next (and last for this post) video is one of my favorite hymns. It was just barely posted to YouTube (published as I wrote this post. :D) It was one of the last songs I recorded so my voice is tired- but that's just another aspect of me! I sing and play until I'm exhausted because of how much I love it! It isn't always wise, but I always feel fulfilled. This song is incredibly near and dear to my heart, so here it is!
I have more songs recorded (just like.... 3 more...) but I haven't made them videos yet. I know these aren't perfect. I know I am not perfect. But I also know that the Lord gave me the talents He did for a reason. I also know I am supposed to use my talents to help expand His kingdom. So here is a small contribution from little ole' me as we all struggle through life and try to find our way! I love you, God bless, and Merry Christmas!!!!!
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