What If Wednesday
Sorry for the delayed WIW post, I am still playing catch up from the flu for work work, school work and side work. Nothing exiting to share, just a lot of pushing paper. But I have been reading amazing What If posts from you lovelies and it is incredibly inspiring, I’m so excited about all of the MOVING and SHAKING you are all doing.
I am still working one my Girls On The Run application, which is due August 1st. Nothing new to report in that department, but the important thing is that What If has been put into action. So with that one in motion, I decided to bring some other What Ifs to life.
When I first read about the What If challenge something came to mind immediately, but I set it aside because at this point in my life it almost seems impossible to tackle and I thought it best if I chose something else, which is where GOTR came in. Don’t get me wrong, the GOTR is a What If I’m passionate about and so incredibly excited to be doing, but if I’m coming clean it was a safe What If for me, because I probably would have done it even without the challenge.
And so it’s been gnawing at me. and festering.
Because if today was my last day on the planet, and I was asked what did I most wish I had done, I would unequivocally, without a doubt, say pursued my singing. And the thought of doing anything about it scares the crap out of me. (which I’ve been told means I should be doing something about it)
So, my What If is What if I actually followed through and pursued singing in some capacity? Of course I don’t mean quitting my job and trying to the starving artist thing, but what if I started writing some songs, worked with a new voice teacher or sing at a local open mike? Crap, for me that is some scary shit.
Now, if you don’t know my background, I went to school for classical voice, and have performed lots over the years, but I never fully committed and always ended up either getting in my own way or just moving in a completely different direction. Which looking back now was me just being chicken. And in case you’re wondering, I have a great voice. Actually I have an amazing voice. But that really means diddly squat if I’m not doing anything with it.
So, tonight I am meeting with a new voice teacher, someone to help me explore where my voice is at and to help me experiment with non-classical music.
I’m nervous.
I realize this is yet another non-fitness related post and I apologize but its where I’m at right now, focusing on my mental fitness 
If you have any fitness related topics you’d like me to address that is on your mind, please feel free to comment below or email me at Fitarella@gmail.com
May 12, 2010
this is AWESOME. I cannot wait to see where this what if leads you!! And never apologize for focusing on your mental fitness – it’s just as crucial as everything else. And pretty much we just love you no matter what you’re writing about : )
You are the BEST. Thanks so much for dreaming up this little challenge. It’s changing absolutely everything, and I’m so excited.
xoxo
marzipan´s last blog ..what IF wednesday: AKA marzipan does the bridge pose
May 12, 2010
This is so amazing, and I am SO glad to hear you’re pursuing your music! You just might enjoy it! I’m finally getting to my WIW post just now… we should add a link-up thingy to these posts so we can find each other!
Skinny Sushi´s last blog ..Giveaway
May 12, 2010
Hey, here’s my post:
http://skinnysushi.com/2010/05/12/what-if-wednesday-in-the-news/
I tried to add a linky to mine, but I can’t’ do javascript on wordpress.com….
Skinny Sushi´s last blog ..Giveaway
May 13, 2010
Wow that is awesome x 1000! How freakin’ cool is that! You have a gift that many would love to have so you go and sing your little heart out. Do not be afraid because you already know you can do it and you are wonderful at it. So just go sing sing away!
XO
May 13, 2010
I cannot begin to tell you how much the What If’s are changing me………..THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! for starting this…..Between you and MIZFIT and her Excuses exercise, I am being propelled forward in ways that have kept me stuck. My What IF…..
What if I finally believed in me?
Jules – Big Girl Bombshell´s last blog ..What IF you believed in YOU?
May 13, 2010
Thank you thank you so much. Its so great to have your support, I really appreciate it
Skinny Sushi – yes, great idea, a linky thing! will do today!!
Jules – I am soooo frickin happy for you and excited to hear everything!
Fitarella´s last blog ..Mangia!
May 13, 2010
That is fantastic and terrifying, it’s perfect! I’m really looking forward to seeing where this takes you. With an amazing voice and being less scared shitless, the things you could do! It does feel nice coming clean doesn’t it? We really are meant to listen to that inner voice, and since yours happens to sing well, all the better! Mine is tone deaf and whiny, hence the personal training
I am all for the links too, I don’t get to read all the what if Wednesdays every week, i usually miss a ton. Thanks again!
Rita @ The Giggly Bits´s last blog ..Flipper vs War of the Worlds
May 13, 2010
[...] may be late to the party but here I am. This post is dedicated to my very good friend, Fitarella (this chick has met and hugged Bob Harper…how freaking cool is that?!?!) [...]
May 13, 2010
Thanks Fitty!! I am finally posting a What If post!! I did not forget, but I have been sort of paralyzed lately. Let us hope I can come unstuck!
I think it is awesome that you are going to pursue your music. Music is good for the soul. ROCK ON SISTER!!!
xox, jen
jen (@jeninRL)´s last blog ..what if…