Monday, August 5, 2013

It Ain't Perfect, But Here I Am Singing The National Anthem!

I actually thought I was going to get out of singing altogether, and then without warning they told me to head to the mic. I was like, "Um, what?" Who knows, maybe I would have been more nervous if I knew when it was actually going to happen, but either way, I was going to be a ball of nerves. 

All I can say is at least I had the kahunas to do it, and it's taking me even more balls to share this with you, knowing that it's not perfect. I tend to be a tiny bit of a perfectionist, so don't judge me too harshly. Just get on it with it already, but don't turn the volume up too loud.


All in all it was a great day! We raised lots of money for Operation Homefront, and we had a ton of fun in the process. Cute outfits, great food, and good friends were more than I could ask for, and I had so much fun that I might've done it for free if they'd asked. Luckily, they didn't ask 'cuz I made bank. Whoop whoop!

If you want to see these photos plus more you haven't seen, check out the P.I.E. Facebook page. I have just realized that it's WAY easier to put photos on there. Don't miss out ;)

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And if that didn't excite you, then a giveaway might! I haven't participated in one for awhile and I'm a sucker for Blogiversaries, so I was happy to participate in Kelly's.


Kelly on Sparkles and Shoes turning 1 year old:
 "I can not believe it! I still remember last summer how long and hard I pondered over choosing a blog name, deciding what to write about, and wondering if anyone besides my mom would read it - now here we are, a year later. None of this could have happened without the support of all of you, so thank you to my readers and everyone else who has supported Sparkles and Shoes! To help me celebrate I have partnered up with a great group of girls for a giveaway in honor of my birthday with hundreds in ad space, hundreds in gift cards, and half a dozen other fantastic prizes. Take a look at all of the things you can win in this giveaway!"


Life Unsweetened Ad Space || Postcards from Rachel Ultra Gift Card || Fizz and Frosting Ad Space


Life as I Know It Ad Space ||  Lipgloss and Crayons Ad Space || Perception is Everything Ad Space 


Glam Hungry Mom Ad Space || Not in Jersey Handmade Hat ||  Noor's Place Ad Space


Tea and Sequins J.Crew Giftcard ||  Penniless Socialite Ad Space || Hooah and Hiccups Ad Space 


Olive and Ivy Design Credit || Messy Dirty Hair Ad Space || Aree with Umbrella Design Credit



One Haole Girl  Ad Space   ||  The Glossy Life West Elm Giftcard|| Sparkles and Shoes Kelly's Favorite Things


This giveaway is international, so enter away! 



Enter away, because I would love to have one of YOU win!
Happy Blogiversary, Kelly!



31 comments:

Kait said...

UM YOU ARE GREAT! I love that you're humble, but I got goosebumps. And I might have listened to it twice while I packed boxes. You're my favorite. XOXOX

Nikki said...

GREAT job friend!

Optimistic Existentialist said...

Wow you have an AMAZING God-given voice my friend. Serious talent!

Alex, Speaking Denglish said...

holy moly, so impressed!!

P!nky said...

SO TALENTED!

Anonymous said...

Are you kidding me?! You did great. I could never do that, and I do mean never. :)

Jamie Hart said...

You go girl! I would have bombed it (mainly because I can't hold a tune). You did great!!

Lynn | Motherhood in Motion said...

Get it girl! And you looked too cute doing it. I wish I could sing, but alas I can barely hum.

Sam said...

You did amazing! So impressed!

Kelly said...

Thanks pretty girl for sharing the giveaway!

xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes

Kelly said...

You did a FAB job, lady! Props to you for doing that on a whim, I would have been soooo nervous.

Courtney B said...

Oh my gosh... you have a BEAUTIFUL voice! I had no idea you could sing! That is definitely one talent I wished I had!

californiadreamin said...

HOLY CANOLIE, GIRLFRAAAND! Seriously, your voice is beautiful! And you have way more balls than I do singing in front of everyone ;)

Rach said...

Girl, I had no idea you could sing! You sound GREAT!

Jen said...

You sound wonderful!!!

Lindsay Erin said...

I think you sound great!

Brittany said...

You sounded great! You have a wonderful voice :)

Heather K. said...

You sounded fabulous! You looked adorable! Will has it all ;)

Dear Boys Love Mom said...

great job hot stuff!!! Today is our Hooters golf tourney. Sadly I couldnt work it this year, but Kenny gets to play golf so someone wins! hehe. Miss our chats lovely!

Nicole said...

Good job! It sounded great!!

Cassie @ Live.Laugh.L0ve. said...

Girl, that was amazing!!! You are SO talented!!

SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph said...

You did amazing!

Erin @ Sugar Magnolia said...

That was wonderful!!

♥ ♥ Just a Girl in Love w/ a Soldier ♥ ♥ said...

You did great girl and sounded beautiful!!!!

My-cliffnotes said...

You did great what can't you do? You're fab!

xoxo

Pamela said...

Ah, you did GREAT!!

Cece @Mahogany Drive said...

That was freaking amazing!!! You killed it. Your voice is beautiful. That is a really hard song to sing. I'm so jealous! I have no singing talent. I'll NEVER do Karaoke with you!

Jean said...

Fabulous. Working with kids, I totally suck at singing, but I do it for them. I would shake so bad if I had to sing in front of people! Eeeks. You did a great job! xo

Kenzie Smith said...

You sounded amazing! 100x better than I would have :D

Vicki said...

Great job!! Your voice is amazing!!

Nicole said...

Don't be so harsh on yourself! You sound great!

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