This week I decided to go out on a limb, I'm not sure what got into me, but I'm glad it did! I posted a video on YouTube of me singing the lullaby I sang to my kids every night when they were little. I even put it on Facebook for my friends to see, and within three days it had just over 200 views. It wasn't a great video, just me standing there singing into my phone, and 200 views isn't amazing for some people, but it was pretty fun for me to share something that is so meaningful to my family and me with so many people, and I didn't even have to go through any stage fright or anything.
I've been wanting to record me singing lullabies to my grandkids for years, and I finally realized I didn't have to wait until I had the money for a recording studio....I would let technology work for me for a change.
I did it because I want them to know me even though we don't live in the same city. Last night my son, Cameron, said they turned it on while Kellie was eating, but when she heard it, she immediately stopped eating and started smiling and smiling! That holds such deep meaning for me! Family is so important to me, and even though my grandkids are tiny, I want them to know that I love them.
I'm going to be adding more lullabies and my daughter is going to put picture slides on it while it's playing....much more interesting than watching me sing. I love singing and am so happy I found an outlet that at least a few will appreciate.
So, what I learned this week is to believe in myself and pursue things I love, even if it doesn't make money, and even if it's not appreciated by the majority of the people.
Here's a link to it if anybody wants to see it...and tell me nice things about it...and suggestions for my future songs :) If you don't like it, be like Thumper and just don't say anything at all.
Stay Awake
Cathy, I always enjoy your posts so much. I love that you are such a great example of constant progression and trying new things. It's amazing that you're finding ways to build upon your talents and share them with others. Recently I've been thinking a lot about what my talents are and how I can share them with others. Thank you for your post!
ReplyDeleteI was actually thinking about this the other day. I want to have the songs/lullabies that my parents and grandparents would sing to me. I loved hearing the one about the horsies and another that I cant remember right now but i know that I need to have it for mu children when I have kids. I love this Idea It is a great way to get my grandparents to record their memories and mine as well.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome Cathy! What an awesome way to connect with your grandkids. Isn't technology wonderful??
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! It makes me so happy to think about you being able to sing to your grandkids even when they're far away.
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