Personal narrative about my first live singing performance

Personal Narrative Name Institution Course Code and Title Instructor Date Personal Narrative about my First Live Singing Performance Singing has always been my passion, and I have always derived real joy. Ever since I was a little girl, I delighted in singing at parties and events and in the church choir. It made me feel alive and powerful. Years passed by, and everyone knew me as the singing girl. They called it real talent. I believed in myself. However, for the first time, I doubted myself, standing in front of a massive crowd of fans who looked like ants ready to devour me and my innocence. This was my first ever live singing performance. I had taken at least two weeks to prepare for this day, and everyone knew I could carry the day. However, my excitement dwindled when reality hit that at least 100 people sitting on the other side of the curtain were waiting for me. So, at this very moment, I walk towards the stage. I remember that last night, I presented the same song to my family members, who cheered me on and assured me that I would make an excellent dynamic artist. At this moment, creepy thoughts fill my head, and I start contemplating all the things that can go wrong. “What if I start singing on the wrong key?” “What if my mouth is completely unable to start singing?” “What do I do when all that happens?” These thoughts cloud my judgment, and I am about to turn and give up; give up on the very thing that excited me being existent a day ago, give up on singing for the rest of ...