So Excited (and I just can't hide it..)

Tomorrow night we're doing a concert in which I'm getting a solo movement in Brahm's Liebeslieder-Walzer, and I've been working on this for a while, so I'm very excited.  I am pre-surgery, pre-approval and am still waiting for D00K to get back to me about my first clinic visit, so I am thinking... hm.  I'm going to get a video of this, if possible, so I can compare it to what I look and sound like in another 12, 18, 24 months.

I have many motivations for this surgery.  Vanity, Fear, Desire...  there was a time when my defensive maneuver for my size was to dress and act boldly, and singing was a way for me to say, "Sure I'm fat, but can you do THIS??"  Unfortunately, I've noted that this year as my weight climbs that my ability to produce the kind of sound I want and to sustain it is greatly reduced.

...it's one of the reasons I finally realized that this is something I need to do for myself, and for my happiness.  Vanity and wanting to be thin and pretty  has always been at the back of my mind, but when layers of fat prevent me from doing what I love, there's a huge problem.

So, I'm excited about tomorrow.  I think I have this down and it's not the kind of thing that needs ton of air moving, so my developing problems should not impact the performance.  If any of you are in the WS area and would like to see a great romantic concert with a good variety of music, it's at 7:30 in the WFU fine arts building (I can give you a website if you're interested).  If you come, please find me and say hi :)  I'd be tickled to see OH people there... I'll be the larger-than-life alto trying to not screw up #7 in the waltzes. 

~Laura

Laura,

How I wish you lived closer. If you did, I'd definitely come see you sing. I love to sing, but others may not love to hear me... :-)

I am sure that this 'swan song' of sorts will be something that you will look back on fondly as the new you emerges.

Wishing you all the best,

You're a sweetheart, Barbara.  If the video ends up being something I'm willing to have others listen to, I'll probably stick a link in my profile... assuming I figure out how to get it off of the camera. :D

~Laura

I'd be there if I lived closer too.  Have fun!!!!

- Iris