So, my sister has convinced me to participate in her upcoming Twist 'n Shout Spring Concert. This is my sister's company and I'm so proud of her and I just couldn't say no. Especially since this number was my idea.Hey, I'm a Mama Mia fan, what can I say. Loved the movie. Loved the music. So I opened my big mouth and told my sister she HAD to have the Super Trouper number at her next concert. That came back to bite me on my proverbial bottom!
She asked if I'd sing the numbers, oh yeah, she threw in Dancing Queen, with her and another woman. I was worried, but I went ahead and said yes. I haven't sung in public in over 10 years . . . well, I sang with my siblings at my father's funeral, but I'm pretty sure that was it! I was worried about that until I saw the costume! Holy crud! Silver lame (lamay), bell bottoms, oh the horror! Me and my big mouth!
I checked out a few products that are supposed to help you lose weight and decided that it would be better to leave those things alone. Besides, some of them taste really nasty!
Diet and exercise are my bywords for the next five months. I WILL be in shape before I have to wear that costume in public. I will. I will. I will.
So what am I going to do?
Cut out the sweets. All of them. No more cookies. No more cakes. No more pies. And most of all . . . no more Dr. Pepper! Good thing I actually like salads. Vanity, thy name is Candace. Once a week I will allow myself a small treat, but not in excess. Vitamin water and filtered water will be my main drinks with my one glass of milk every night which enables me to have a solid nights rest.
Exercise? Almost all cardio. Treadmill, elliptical, swimming, daily crunchless abs exercises and light weights. I will be working out every day, but lifting weights only 3 times a week. Yes, 5:00 a.m. will begin seeing my face once again. Humiliation creates a lot of incentive. Trust me!
Why have I chosen this path? I've been wanting to get back in shape for a long time. I used to be model beautiful (not anorexic, cocaine snorting thin, but thin and beautiful) . . . and then I got married. (Alvin really hates it when I say that.) Somewhere along my 30's I started to thicken up and put on weight. During events over the last three years I've let my eating and DP habit get out of control. So I'm heading back to the diet and exercise of my 20's and early 30's.
I've had occasion to think about how I used to eat and take care of myself and I realized today, I miss it! I liked feeling strong, healthy and full of energy. I enjoyed looking good in my clothes. That was a good time. I'm getting it back!
So in case you can't remember what those costumes looked like? Picture something along these lines in silver lame (lamay) and no flounces on the sleeves to hide things!
Oh yeah, I will be ever diligent! Wish me luck . . . believe me, I'm going to need it! May 30th is D-Day . . . in other words, that is performance day. Oh boy!
Oh yeah, and you're all invited. Unless you hate me and then really, don't bother. Really.
Purchase tickets by calling 801-404-4731.
Where: American Leadership Academy
1172 Del Monte Rd
Spanish Fork, Ut
When: May 30th - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Why: Just for the sheer fun of it, of course!
Who: Twist 'n Shout Performance Company
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Update: Tickets for the May 30th Twist 'n Shout concert are now available. Please email me with Twist 'n Shout in the Subject line. I'll respond and we'll work the details out. There are 535 seats, with 500 seats currently available, as the tickets are just now going on sale. Don't wait until the last minute!
What I'm doing right now: Practicing the first four notes of Super Trouper over and over.
What I'm listening to: Super Trouper, natch!
Health: Oh No! I have to wear that?!
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I am ROFL Candace. Not at YOU, but at the fear I can just imagine fleeing from your eyes!
ReplyDeleteYou CAN DO THIS!
And I want tickets to the show!
Call my sister at 404-4731 and she can sell you the tickets. Or maybe I’ll just pick up a batch and then you can just buy them from me. How many do you want?
ReplyDeleteAnd the fear? Oh, it’s there! Believe me! I can speak in front of 10,000 people without blinking an eye . . . sing a song in front of two? Pass out, out cold, on the floor. This is good for me. Builds character. At least I’m singing with my sister, she gives me a level of comfort that should get me through. First rehearsal is tonight. Argh!
You are so cute, Ali. I love you!
Candace
This sounds like a blast. I wish I could be there. My missionary son is coming home that month, so I suspect I'll be a little tied up with welcoming him home, etc. But best of luck and be sure to tell us all about it later on.
ReplyDeleteYou'll do great! Remember, picture the audience in their underwear. Or something like that. ;)
ROFL! You are a Super Trouper...!!!
ReplyDeleteHey, and if diëting doesn't work, don't they sell those things like "Slim 'n Lift Supreme Comfort" in your country? ;p LOL
Pleeeease send me a ticket? :p
You can do it lieverd! I know you can!
XXX
Hi Cheri,
ReplyDeleteOh, sons are definitely more important. Without question!
Marja,
You make me laugh. Slim 'n Lift Supreme Comfort? I'll have to Google that, I have no idea what it is! Of course I'll send you a ticket. Just for a souvenir . . . seeing as how you can't jump the train and pop in!
Spanx? rofl :p
ReplyDeleteDon't say things like that to me, you never know if I might show up unexpectedly someday... HA!
X
Candace,
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, I hope I can make it. I really do, because I'm dying to see you in your lame outfit.
Oh wait. Did you mean lamé? Okay, I'll come see you in that, too. :)
Good luck on the diet!
Oh Cindy, I definitely meant lamé! My silly laptop won't let me create ASCI characters. I don't know why. Huge flaw!
ReplyDeleteMarja, if you showed up at that concert that would be one of the best surprises of my life. How fun! And you'd get to see me being the silliest anyone will ever see me being!