M is for Magic
Written by hootenannie on October 20th, 2008(A word of caution:
Prepare yourself not for art, or beauty, or wisdom, or humor, or insight…
but simply for an explosion of my heart.)
Remember this mysterious, ambiguous entry?
I received an email this morning:
Annie,
Congratulations! You’ve passed our audition process…
And on June 21, 2009, I’ll be fulfilling one of my biggest dreams and playing at the Bluebird Café.
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!
I am completely speechless.
I wish I could say that I rocked my audition, but… I didn’t. No, really – I DIDN’T. I was certain – sure – POSITIVE – that I wasn’t going to make it. I have never felt nerves like I felt that day; I could barely play my guitar, which is bad since I can barely play my guitar ANYWAY. I messed up the words to my song. I was freezing cold. I was shaking so badly that I couldn’t think straight. I have been nervous before, but have always been able to reason myself out of it. This time, I was completely out of control – no amount of self-talk or deep breathing or sheer force of will could calm me down.
I never in a million years expected to have made the cut. To some one else, this might not feel like a big deal. To me, it’s an answer. It’s confirmation. It’s hope. It’s the entire world.
I cannot believe it.
Dream your dreams, kids.
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I guess I know where I’ll be spending my 54th birthday.
Actually, I’m SCREAMING so loud I’m shocked that you can’t hear me.
You can’t say there’s no such thing…….
love you! really! tons of it!
mom
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Congratulations Annie! This post made my day smile. I’m excited for you!
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hell yeah! wahoo! i just put it on my calendar.
new songs! new songs!
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OH MY!! So exciting. And we’ve been there with you, physically and now in spirit! What an honor and accomplishment. Having been at the Bluebird, we know what a huge deal this is for you. Onward!
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OH MY DEAR SWEET GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY!
On the iCal.
I knew you’d make it.
I’m proud to know you.
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Awesome! I’m super happy for you! Can’t wait to hear how it goes.
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Holy Crap!! that is so stinking amazing. I’m so VERY VERY VERY proud! I wish I could be there!!!
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GEEEEEE.
See you in a little bit. So excited I get to be in Nashville to share in the moment.
Good thing you know who is coming to hang some much needed accessories in your room.
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Congratulations, Annie! I love the songs you have on myspace and I wish I could be there and hear you live! Maybe someday!
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YES MA’AM!! And now you’ve gotten all the crappiness you could muster out of your system so in the real deal you can just shine!!! Woo hoo, celebrating you!
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You. Are. Fantastic! Congratulations, Annie! What an AWESOME confirmation that you are right where you’re supposed to be. You’ve worked hard and endured much and all your struggle and baring of your heart have not been in vain. I am thrilled for you!
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THAT is definitely something exciting! I’m so happy for you! I will be there.
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is beyond awesome. I wish I could be there with Annie D (my friend – how I know you) to see you perform. Knock ‘em dead!!!
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First time here via annieblogs (aka your biggest fan).
I’ve been a spectator @ BlueBird before. I’m pretty sure one of Carrie Underwood’s songwriters played something amazing.
Girl. Congratu-stinkin-lations.
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annie- that is awesome news. Way to go girl. Super happy for you!! What an exciting point in life!!! I’ll add it to my calendar. Sounds like you are going to have quite the crowd!
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congratulations, lady!!
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So awesome! Congratulations! If I lived closer, I’d come, too…
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Awesome, awesome, awesome, wonderful, the best, unbelievable, glorious, the best news, fabulous, thrilling, Annie’s the best…happy, delightful, fun. . . the best news.
Phew, I can’t wait to celebrate my wife’s 54th birthday in Nashville at the Bluebird Cafe with our daughter Annie. Can’t wait. CAN’T WAIT.
Love, Dad
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AAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is SO RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!!!!
When?? June 19th?? Unless it’s the day of graduation, I’m COMING.
AGHAHAGHGHAHAHAHAHGGHAHAAAAAAA!!!!!
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Annie, way to go. I’m so proud of you. Congratulations!
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yipeeeeee!!!! :)
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freakin’ A… Freakin’ capitol A. I just finally saw this.
courage is not the absence of fear… it’s moving forward despite it.
Well done my friend. I will find a way to be there.
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first of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
second of all, i was totally singing your Tucson song with you in my car tonight at the top of my lungs!! :)
third of all, i love your parent’s comments. you are BLESSED.
fourth of all, i will so be there. but i need to come BEFORE then…
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Ok, finally reading the details. Yayayayayayay!!!!!!!!!!!
This warrants a trip to Nashville. The Bluebird is absolutely not big enough for Annie Parsons’ Fans. They don’t know what they’re getting into. “Shhhhh, my ass.”
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Congrats Annie! I wish I could be there to hear you!
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Congratulations! Your faith in Jesus standing by your side, and your faith in your skill and talent have brought you through.
Four months ago I said you were “smart, motivated and fearless”, but that was only partially correct. Not fearless – courageous – Deborah has it absolutely right.
I really wish I could be there to see you – thanks for taking all of us along with you on this rush of a ride…
(Will there be a “Annie, Live at the Bluebird” CD?)
-Failed Wingman
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Yay! Love, your bloggie friend.
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annie! i am reading your blog! and i can’t believe you are going to play at bluebird-that’s amazing!!! congrats my friend!
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Well, now you know that even when you’re “out of control”, you still impressed the people you were auditioning for. Imagine how amazed they’ll all be when you really show what you can do. :) Congratulations.
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Super cool! Congratulations. Maybe Anthony and I and Baby H. will make a road trip down to hear you! :)
Really happy for you, Annie.
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oooh, i’m a couple days late…but that’s awesome! hopefully you’re still playing at that church thing (and hopefully that’s still happening) so we can get a little preview! i love hearing new music. especially if it’s someone i know. congrats!!
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oooh, i’m a couple days late…but that’s awesome! hopefully you’re still playing at that church thing (and hopefully that’s still happening) so we can get a little preview! i love hearing new music. especially if it’s someone i know. congrats!!
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I am not surprised.
At all.
Congratulations my dear.
Love you,
Carin