Mentally Getting Ready for the Variety Show

I have been writing and rehearsing for the past couple of weeks to get ready for the Variety Show this Saturday. I am only performing three poems at this point with my friends, Angelic Strings, but in my heart it feels much bigger than a 10-minute performance. I usually am more comfortable doing things behind the scenes, but I am discovering that when I am creating, I love to share my talents with the world! Creating and sharing are easy, but it's the nervousness in my stomach I am trying to smooth out. I am a Virgo, so practicing, practicing, and more practicing is the solution. My mind believes in order and control by creating a habit of knowing the words inside and out. It is a method to fall back on, a way to go into auto-pilot in case I can't see the words in my head while up on stage. My hope is that the mouth will still keep spilling out the poetry in some form of beautiful design, even if my mind goes blank. Actually, my real hope is that I will get into the zone of the poems themselves and feel them come to life as I am up on stage. When I wrote them, they had a life of their own and performing expresses that life in a different way than on paper. I really enjoy creating with words and music as my inner artist comes alive! I'll let you know how it goes!

Performing in a Variety Show in Austin, TX

For the very first time, I am going to be performing some of my poetry in a Variety Show in Austin, TX on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 6p-9p. Michael & Belinda Morris of Angelic Strings will be accompanying me on stage. I would like to invite you to be there and bring all your friends if you are in the vicinity! There will be lots of different talent during the evening, some snacks to enjoy, and a silent auction for anyone interested in bidding on items. The money raised goes toward supporting this concert series. It is a relaxing evening to enjoy and FREE to attend. I have included the information below. I look forward to seeing you there! Thanks!

Love,

Vickie

Saturday, August 21, 2010, 6p-9p

Free Admission

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

14311 Wells Port Dr

Austin, TX 78728

1 block west of IH-35 on Wells Branch Parkway