For the past 18 months I have been planning and fundraising for a trip to the "Big Apple" for the oppurtunity to sing at Carnegie Hall with my high school Concert Choir. After many months of hard work and planning 37 choir kids, including myself, made the journey to New York City.
The trip truly went from a dream and became a reality for us as soon as we got there. There are so many highlights from the trip it would take me forever to share them all with you. As I look back, however, my favorite moment was when I sang at the Apollo Theater. If you don't know much about the famous Apollo Theater. I hope Ella Fitzgerald, Richie Vallens, Alicia Keys, Micheal Jackson, Jennifer Hudson all sound a bit familiar. All of these people have performed on the stage of the Apollo Theater. It was so incredible to know that I sang on the same stage where so many legends were made. Of course Carnegie Hall was incredible as well. I can't believe I made that dream become a true reality. I walked across the Brooklyn Bidge, had my face in Times Square on the American Eagle billboard, met David Blane, saw the beautiful NYC view from The Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, attended the broadway musical "Mary Poppins and stood at Ground Zero.
I was overwhelmed with a differnet fast paced culture. I was shocked to find that the people from New York where extremly friendly and welcoming. I hope to go back soon!! I could definalty see myself spending a lot of my time there in the future. I will just have to wait and see where God takes me. I encourage all of you to check out New York City if you never have! It's great!
My last morning in New York was perfect. About 20 of us from the choir group went to CBS: The Early Show hoping to make it on national television. I never thought that I would get the oppurtunity to model on national television. When I arrived to the studios of CBS I volunteered to model some "Cool Winter Weather Gear." I was so excited! I had my 15 minutes of fame in New York City! I attached a clip so that you can watch the newscast. I felt right at home in front of the camera. I didn't get nervous. I'm confident that it was my pageant background that gave me the confidence. I hope you enjoy!!
Here is the clip
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/19/earlyshow/living/beauty/main6115003.shtml
God Bless!
Paige
Need it be said what an incredible woman you are? People talk, people dream, people think about helping others & making a difference....I admire and respect that you are a "doer", not just of things but of good things.
ReplyDeleteThat day when God asks you what you did with the talents He gave you, the two of you will need to pull up some chairs enjoy a couple lattes and be prepared to talk a while ;)