Some moments in life stick out to you more than others. They can be important or just something that happens in your everyday routine. For my next post I’ve read What is Creative Nonfiction?by Lee Gutkind andMaking Scenes in Memoir by Lee Martin. I used what I learned from the two readings and created a scene in my present life. I finish cleaning off my last table of the day while thinking to myself “man, I hate this job”. With ketchup splattered all over the table and crumbs all over the floor from the babies that were just “so cute” according to their mothers. I grab my tip money, clock out, and get the hell out of there. Its only 3:30 pm and I’m scheduled to go on at 3:55. I realize the venue is only 10 minutes away with no traffic, but I know I never get that lucky. I hop in my car, (more like my old beat up ford truck. It was my dad’s, and he gave it to me, I try not to complain and beggers can’t be choosers) and drive off. To no surprise, there was tons of traffic, so I wait patiently and listen to my song I’m performing on repeat. After running two red lights, I make it with 7 minutes left until my set. Now remember, I just came from my shift at the Coffee Station and I’m not looking my best. I sprint to the bathroom. I contemplated getting changed but then I realized who really wants to see me in a shirt that says “breakfast makes me smile” with a smiley face made out of eggs and bacons on the back. Yeah, no thanks. I quickly throw my hair up and get changed. Look in the mirror and give myself a quick little pep talk. I normally don’t get all that nervous but after all of this running around I’m a little stressed. As I’m about to go talk to my parents and all of my family members who came out to see me, I remember I don’t have my guitar on me. I forgot it at home. I’m back to stressing again and am now on the verge of tears. I love my guitar and I realize I could play with someone else’s, but it just wouldn’t be the same. I tell my parents and to my surprise, my dad had it with him. My dad says, “I saw that you left this by the front door when you left for work this morning and thought you might need it”. Thank god. I gave them both the quickest hug and they wish me good luck. After all of the clapping ends from the performer before me, I walk up to the small stage that’s barley a stage, but I get excited anyway. I take a seat, plug my guitar in and play. Three minutes and ten seconds go by, but it has felt like an hour. The crowd roars and an endless applause begins. Now frankly, it’s mostly my family cheering but I don’t care. This has to be one of the best feelings ever and I didn’t want the moment to end. I wanted to play another song but that was the end of my time slot. The chills and shakes continue for what felt like forever and you can’t whip this smile off my face that spread from ear to ear.
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Sabatino
9/17/2018 11:26:18 am
I appreciate how your introduction mentions the readings and provides context for your story. In the narrative, I see you provide both description and details to re-create a moment from your life. In class, let’s talk about the ways sensory descriptions add depth to the writing. Also, we can discuss how to post a video in the blog post. I think it would be awesome to see an actual performance. Thank you for sharing
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9/17/2018 02:27:18 pm
How cool that you play guitar, I played percussion my whole life. And I totally identify to cleaning tables it is also how I currently make a living. Lets just say my soul has been seasoned to the public. Be blessed
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Sabatino
9/19/2018 06:25:56 am
I see you posted the video. Awesome. I enjoyed watching and listening to your performance -- and being able to read the "story behind the gig" provides us with insight into the commitment it takes to be a performing musician.
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Ray Cabance
9/20/2018 01:25:16 pm
A very colorful was to tell your story from the struggles of your daily grind at work to a more peaceful setting. We were all amazed earlier that someone in class had talent. Lol. But great video. I hope more and more people would post videos instead of pictures.
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9/24/2018 02:36:15 pm
Thanks for sharing your amazing video of your talent. I can also relate to that type of grind at work cleaning tables off.
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9/24/2018 07:56:24 pm
Hey!
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