so i had a first last night. W's friend invited us to this bar nearby for drinks and karaoke! now, it's no secret i looooooove to karaoke (uh, we have a karaoke dvd maching at home, hehe). but my friends and i go to no-rae-bahng, which is karaokeing in an enclosed room with only a handful of other ppl that you know very well and you sing your hearts out! i've never actually done the whole karaoke bar thing. until last night. i wasn't sure i could do it, i've never gotten up in front of a crowd of strangers and just sang before. and everyone was really good, they're regulars that sometimes compete in karaoke competitions there on thursday nights. so you can imagine how intimadated i was feeling. well, i found one of my "usual" songs in the book and decided to just go for it. afterall, i'd never see these ppl again, right? ;) i have to admit tho, i was a bit nervous waiting for the DJ to call my name. but when it was my turn, i just got up and sang blondie's "maria" and had a blast! since the speakers were in front of me, i couldn't even hear myself at first, and wasn't even sure if i was on key! but i think i did alright. it's too bad i'm only now finding out about this karaoke night, but i'm glad i did it. i think maybe i'll try to find a karaoke bar in denver. hehe, or just continue singing my brains out at home. :)