7/23/2014 0 Comments Walking These StreetsI'm learning a lot every second I'm here. A few things I picked up on really quickly; can't be closterphobic, don't step in puddles (especially in flip flops or sandals) , jaywalking is ok in groups, dont commit to a straight line, there is NO personal space, and my legs won't stop burning.
**Update Never stop carrying your umbrella! I've had mine all day but I decided to drop the big bag at the room and travel light. Wouldn't you know it, I get 2 blocks from my destination and BAM rain.
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7/23/2014 2 Comments My First NY Audition!I'm geeked! I've been here for an hour! People are now warming up, doing makeup, and even flat ironing hair. I forgot to bring Halls, foundation, mascara, and eye shadow. So I have some luscious lips and eye liner. oh yeah, and my best smile! I'm more at ease now because of donations I was able to book a room for two more days. #winning :-D Ha! where are all the black people? I just realized I'm the only one. LOL I WILL STICK OUT! (I've got dreams, dreams to remember) keeps playing in my head. I'm going hard on this audition with "Hound Dog"! Wish me luck!
OMG the nerves just struck! It's a tingling in my gut that travels to my fingertips. My breath feels thin before I exhale. ok... I didn't go well. it didn't happen at all. I dodt get to audition. I signed in on the wrong form and by the time I noticed it, it was too late and they weren't taking anymore people. it's my fault for not wearing my glasses. smh morning wasted. I need to go clear my head. *Update * Well I decided to find a stage tonight and ended up at Sugar Bar for an open mic. Now, I usually carry my bag with everything in it but I decided to leave it and give my shoulders a break. Little did I know that I would need the umbrella inside it. I got slightly damp and slid out of my heel while crossing the street and immediately pulled the flip flops out of the purse. Inside was so warm and cozy! kind of a mix of beach and African. The house band was awesome! Why do people get confused when I tell them my name is Burgandy I'll never know but he introduced me and I hit it! God a love a stage and a mic. So, the keyboard guy didn't know Any of my favorite songs like Aretha's "Ain't no way" or Stephanie Mills (I feel good all over). Youngins! lol He did manage to pull through a Whitney classic, " I will always love you". He forgot a few changes but all in all it was ok. I got a decent applause. When I got to my seat the guy that played before me came to me and said that he loved my singing and no one had ever made him cry before... I'm like, for real? me? ok! That was kinda cool! A little while later the Mc/sax player sat and talked with me. Asking about what made me move here and all. He told me I should come back for Tomorrow show too and gave me other spots to sing at!? #WINNING he also let me sing back up for other people. Today turned out well! 7/22/2014 0 Comments Day 2 And YesterdayI saw a lot of interesting people. There was a lady who's toes looked cold because they were crowded together and I wondered how did she get her pedicure to stay. I sat by a mousey looking lady with a Adams apple and saw an average junky. But what got me is all the walking! Being that I'm from Ga, we drive everywhere, so Im not in the best of shape. BUT THESE STAIRS! I can't escape them! 20-30 up of down. I'm gonna be so fine and fit in a few months! Time will see a positive change in me and my surroundings. Last night I was given great information from Dawn And I have so much auditing info! I'm headed out to find them now! I had a great day! It took a few Circles but I found Equity! Like, I literally Walked passed it 4 times. There's so much construction going on it hard to find the signs or addresses. But I have my EMC card now so I can audition for the good stuff! I found 4! the first one starts tomorrow! Thanks to my friend Gerald and his mom with their great navigation all the way from Florida, I found The Music Circle! I now have a book of Broadway songs for belters! Now off to study!
7/21/2014 1 Comment My First Day In NYNot a bad nights sleep. The hostel I found had some long stairs. Why did my GPS have me walking in circles like an idiot? I was Not happy about that but I'm on the way to find a shelter.
While on the way a asked a male teen where the street is and he pointed in a direction and told me I had a long walk and should take the train. after he walked on I decided to check GPS again. good thing I did because he lied.I was told toteust no one. good thing I remembered. it's 3:43 and I have already walked my feet raw and discovered a hole on the side of my shoe. smh 7/20/2014 1 Comment Traveling By PlaneAlready I'm getting a taste of strangers. The hostel I booked a room at had a rude guy on the phone. I booked a room after I called to verify female rooms only to see after booking it's all male dorm. They have to let me in right? it's non refundable.
I'm in line to check in, an Asian lady cuts me off to the kiosk! She has the nerve to say "oh well"! I'm not gonna type what I said back to her. LOL. So as she finished the kiosk and wanted to weigh her bag I didn't budge. She put on her innocent victim look as the guy at the counter gave me the stink eye for not moving to help the her. I refused to acknowledge either of them. It starts here, no more nice girl! I will need your help! I'm raising money for Help My Road to Broadway . Click to Donate: http://www.gofundme.com/bqebhc #gofundme 7/18/2014 0 Comments The Road to BroadwaySo this is my last weekend in Atlanta, I have decided to finally follow my own dreams and hit the mean streets of New York to become the STAR that lives inside of me. This is a change that has come with so many challenges, however, I will not let this light inside of me dim! I am destined for greatness and I pray that I can touch others through my own journey along the way.
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