This and That

I woke up this morning with what appears to be the beginnings of a cold, so I'm settling in for a quiet day at home. This is terrible timing to be sick, since I'm trying to get ready for a HUGE audition on May 7th, but it is what it is, I guess. I'm heading to the store in a little bit for some preventative medicine so hopefully that will help.
As for that big audition, it seems like it is rapidly approaching. I've decided on my two songs, one of which I know backwards, forwards, and inside out. It is "Can't Help Lovin' That Man" from Showboat. The other I have never sang, but I feel good about it, and it's the style they are asking for. I learned a lot at my audition class, so I feel like I am actually able to prepare and go in there with confidence. I will be a bundle of nerves - my stomach already starts to churn when I even think about it - but those can sometimes be helpful. I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to attend that class. It was given by two of the people I will actually be auditioning for, and they chatted with us for 3 hours about everything from song choice, to how to give your music to the accompanist, to what to DO with yourself while singing to impress the auditioners.
I guess this Saturday is a good one for staying in. Our weather has turned to rainy and chilly again, although we were hoping for sunshine for all the egg hunters. Oh, well - in Washington if you don't do it in the rain, it doesn't get done!