Friday, January 29, 2010
Jimmy would have had my vote!
Just finished watching "Popstar to Operastar." If I had been a judge Jimmy would have been moving on to next week's show. Jimmy needs to start a show "Operastar to Popstar." Wouldn't you love to see the judges in that show? It's really difficult for most singers to go back and forth from classical to pop. There are a few singers that can pull it off but not too many.
When we were newlyweds, Wayne tried to teach me to sing pop and I tried to teach Wayne to sing opera. I think Wayne did a lot better job at singing opera than I did singing pop. I finally got so frustrated that I didn't even want to try anymore. Wayne and I have sung duets in church before and we both just try to sing somewhere in between the two. I try not to sing with so much vibrato and Wayne tries to hit the note straight on without scooping. I don't know if it sounded very good or not.
The most important thing is that we were willing to participate. That's what I tell myself and try to convince myself of every time I participate in something. Nothing is ever 100% perfect and there is always someone that can do a better job no matter what it is. Even when someone sets a world record it is always beat eventually. These are my thoughts on perfectionism. It's easier said that done. Are you a perfectionist? What do you do to deal with it? I'd love to hear some of your ideas.
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I used to be a perfectionist but not anymore. I found that it only stresses me out more and I end up in worst shape. I have tried to relax more and cut myself some slack. My health has been better for it.
How do I deal with it? Well, I try to do my best but still stay as relaxed as possible. That has been a good balance for me.
How is Wayne doing with his typing?
There is a song out right now called " I Am Who I Was Born To Be". I think when you finally get to the point of realizing there is a beauty in being who God has created you to be, even the inperfections, you can let go of the need to be a perfectionist.
My autistic (aspergers)son has read a college level since age 9 and he is a very spiritual and deep thinker. He has come to the point that he will gladly tell us that he is glad for his autism because it has helped him to make him who he is. He likes who he is. He is a hard worker and pushes himself, but he finds joy everday in being who he is. He has taught me a great deal. He will never be the best in the competitive world of most things, but he is the best Eric he can be. That is more than good enough.
So Eric is my inspiration in keeping it real.
I think being known as the one take Osmonds have made them all perfectionists.Luckily they have realized you cant be perfect all the time.Although as a long time fan i find it hysterical when on the rare occasion the audience can tell when one of them has goofed!!!
Dear EricsmomTimsgal
That was beautifully said. Thank you.
Mary Modesitt
Mary Modesitt...Thank you for your kind words. Osmond fans are such a bunch of sweeties.
Cindy Fefferman Appel
I am far from a perfectionist but my daughter is and I wish she could relax a little. She is always so stressed!! I keep trying to get her to relax and enjoy things more but it doesn't work well.
I am not a perfectionist, but we are what we are, and God loves us all any which way.
I used to be a perfectionist, but learned to relax more and concentrate on other things. The stress is so bad for your health!
Where the brothers are concerned, I have never seen Merrill & Jay so relaxed and "goof up" so much as in Belgium last year, and they said it was the BEST show EVER! :o) I sure enjoyed that show VERY much! It was wonderful to see them so relaxed!
I just watched Jimmy on Popstar, he did very good in my opinion. He doesn't sound like himself, it's amazing!!! I'm confused, did he make it to the next round or not? I think he did great no matter what.
As for the perfectionist thing, my mom is one. Living with a perfectionist is not easy, it wreaks havoc on your self esteem. I don't think I could ever be a perfectionist, it is too stressful - I could never be "that good" at anything. I also like seeing people goof up, it sounds mean, however you get a good glimpse of the realness (is that a word?) of a person when they mess up.
Jimmy was just amazing! I think we should all try our very best at most things and set goals and standards but realise that perfect is no more than a myth really. Love this Blog Kathy. Would love to hear your stories of the Brothers eg where does Merrill hide on tour? Better not tell me I might try find him! LOL Thanks again!
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