Too Much Free Time?

Let's face it, I've got cabin fever.  I decided instead of doing the same old cleaning, organizing, reading and writing, I'd try something new.  I love to sing.  I belt out all the words to country, rock and even some jazz songs when I'm alone at home or in my car.  Today I decided to hear what I would sound like acapella.  I'm too old to try out for "American Idol" but isn't that why they produced "America's Got Talent?"


I pulled up iTunes, picked the song by Lady Antebellum, "Need You Now," plugged my earphones into my lap top, opened the photo booth and hit record.  Of course I stayed out of the picture - this was all for sound.  Half way through the song, my cat Jewel (yes, named after the singer) hopped up on my desk.  I felt like a real rock star as she gazed into my mouth almost hypnotized while I carried out those long notes.  


I cut the song before it was done.  I couldn't wait for the moment of truth.  Visions of me performing at the Grammy's were dancing through my head.  I've done karaoke many times before, but now there would be no music to hide under.  I pressed play.  As I heard the tone and rhythm of me alone, I pictured being judged on one of those shows.   And then I understood why Jewel showed her fascination with my mouth.  I believe she thought I swallowed a cat and it was trying to get out.  She skedaddled down the hall before the first verse was replayed.    Thank goodness for the delete button.


Se la vie...  One of these days I'll audition for a play in my photo booth.  Meanwhile, I'll finish the laundry.