MUOT Part 3

As we all run backstage to change it becomes chaotic. Although it shouldn't have been so for the contestants after number 5. We had plenty of time to get changed and then get nervous, and even watch some of the other contestants perform. Contestant number 12 is up and I know it's almost my turn. I walk slowly taking deep breaths back stage. Once there I tell myself to get a grip and know that if I think about it to much I WILL mess up. I hear the clapping and thats my cue to walk on. The lights are off until I reach the piano. For those of you who don't know waiting at the piano while people clap is better than just hurrying and sitting down. So I did so then pulled the bench back, sat down and thought for a few moments. You can do this Chloe. I start playing and for once talent is coming out of my fingers I mess up once but I don't let it bother me. I keep playing and mess up again. But its o.k. you could hardly tell and i could just pick back up where I would mess up with no trouble at all. I'm done and I bow. I walk off happier than a little child. Backstage I am flooded with congrats and good jobs. All I can say is "I love my fingers"

We then get ready for evening gown. My dress had to be laced up so a few hostesses were needed there. Most girls get their hair done up very fancy while mine is pulled to the side in a side ponytail. Good enough for me. We line up to go on stage when are little misses show up. Mine was adorable. she was dressed in white and myself in gold we looked marvelous together.