Yesterday I had a show at the Festival Of Balloons in Tigard, Oregon. I was really nervous about performing because I’ve been sick for a week. I barely had my voice, and I was sneezing and coughing every other minute. Here’s how the day went, and how everything magically came together and worked out just fine.

I got my makeup and hair done by Cindi G. and Ashlea that afternoon. Gotta plug them! Platinum Hair Salon: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aloha-OR/Platinum-Salon-and-Day-Spa/82499754091?ref=ts They seriously rock.

After I was finished getting all “done” up, I went to the festival for sound check. I sang the verse of “Friends” and my voice gave out on me. I was getting really nervous because the show was going to happen in about 40 minutes.

40 minutes passed. It was show time. I ran on stage, hoping that everything would work out. I started singing “Friends” and my voice just didn’t want to cooperate. Once the song was over, I decided to just pick up the guitar for a while and sing some of my favorite songs. I even took requests from the fans. They were so awesome. I saw a lot of new faces which is always fun! My favorite requests were Gravity by Sara Bareilles and Come On Get Higher by Matt Nathanson.

After I performed I had a meet & greet and hung out with everyone who came. A Nick Jonas look alike gave me the cutest Elephant stuffed animal. A fan named, Zandra made me a cute bracelet and a Woody doll that talks! I kind of freaked out. A girl made me a sign, too. I had so much fun meeting new fans. We had a blast hanging out.

My elementary school PE teacher came out to support as well! He was my Jump Roping coach. If you guys didn’t know, I used to be on a competitive Jump Roping team. We were called The Red Hots. Seeing him brought back so many memories! I miss elementary school. The only drama was when someone stole your pencil or your friend got picked to answer a question before you, even though your hand was raised forever and you were shouting “Ooooh! Oooh! Me! Me!” Everyone was your best friend. Those were the days.

At the festival, there were rides so my friend, Kenzie and I rode a couple. I’m not sure if I was scared because of the fact that it didn’t look safe, or because the guy taking tickets looked really mean. We were debating on whether or not we should ride the “Spaceship 3000” but I didn’t feel like passing out. We decided to try the “G Force”. I think my hand still has indentions from Kenzie’s nails and rings. We were so scared. It takes you upside down and all you have are two metal bars saving you from falling out. You sit in a circle, so it’s funny to watch the group of people across from you as they scream their lungs out.

The next ride was a ride called, “The Spider”. I was laughing so hard, I couldn’t breathe! Kenzie made me sit on the outside so I had to feel like I was hitting all the tree branches. It was a fast, spinning ride. When we got off, we couldn’t walk in a straight line. It was intense.

I have to say, the scariest ride was…. The Bear Ride. It was in the kid section. You sit in this bear, and spin around. It’s like the tea cups, except bear style. Of course, the little girl who I rode it with wanted to spin it as fast as possible! Oh, Presley. The ride looked super cute, but it was definitely not.

Even though I was sick, lost my voice, and had a horrible headache, everything worked out & I had the best time. Just my guitar and some awesome people.

xoxo Savannah

June 27