Breakdown.

So it finally happened. The unexplainable deafening wireless static at the end of OWOC's Christmas presentation dress rehearsal pushed me over the edge. I totally lost it and broke down into a million tears.

Now, in hindsight, it's absolutely hilarious. It's quite astonishing that I've made it through the last three years of unexplainable hisses, buzzes, random static, inputs showing up or not showing up where they're supposed to, random drastic monitor changes, tripped breakers, and all kinds of other drama, withOUT breaking down....::reflecting::.............yes...quite impressive indeed.

Not exactly sure what caused the break. Kaleb & I were at eachother's throats the entire day (for what reason, I don't even remember). Couple that with a billion little projects going on at work, coupled with my bedroom (my home, my oasis) being in complete shambles because of my schedule, and simply not having enough hours of the day, and then add on a dress rehearsal (the last chance I had to get things together technically) and the audio not working the way I wanted it to... That was it. I completely BROKE...DOWN.

Some may be surprised to know I cry alot.(SHOOOOCKER!!!!) But seriously. I'm very emotional. I tend not to mind the fact I'm emotional, until I can't contain it in front of other people. Loosing it in the privacy of my bedroom is one thing. Loosing it in public...SUCKS. lol. And it wasn't like a weepy, cute little cry...oh no...It was the kind of cry where I couldn't even catch my breath. "I-I-I'm so sorry!!!!!!" I sobbed to Isaac & Sara. sigh. Forget about the audio. At that point, I was so embarrased about bawling I could care less about the audio, I just needed to stop crying. And the more I tried to stop, the worse it got. They stopped everything and prayed for me right then and there. Yea...you know it's bad when you get the drop everything emergency prayer.

sigh...my eyeballs were sore the next morning. (Just incase there was a chance of me forgetting my breakdown: FAIL!) I woke up, and drove immediately to the church. While I had peace of mind, I was not yet confident that I had everything together. Come to find out that the deafening static that came through my PA at the end of rehearsal was a TV station sitting on the same exact frequency that my mic was sitting on. So when I turned off the transmitter, the receiver picked up the station, blasted its signal through the PA, and as a result, everyone's ears bled. mm...lessons in wireless audio. >:( At least that issue was explainable. ::shrugg::

So the result. All the wireless audio for the OWOC Christmas Presentation was flawless. Quite honestly, at the moment of my breakdown, I kinda knew it would be. It's always when you're at the complete end of your rope that God steps in. And it just so happens, He never messes up.

Starstruck.

Last week I did my first film gig. Taping gig? ...I don't know what you would call it. We filmed the Disney Christmas Parade. It was a pretty cool gig. I was Deck Chief for the Castle Stage while Neil & Pamps were at FOH with Al. Quite the experience. Kind of a mix between live audio, and studio....Actually, it was a lot like studio, except, there were a billion people there (audience) taking part in the "takes" with you....and witnessing all your mess-ups. lol. Juuuust kidding. We don't mess up at Disney World.

Our call times were 4AM...When I first saw my schedule I was like "::shrugg:: 4am...meh, just an early morning gig.".....HA!HA!HA!ha ha......ha....ahhhh...........YEA, it was an overnight. Ain't nothing "early" about 4am. That's straight up the middle of the NIGHT! haha

So the musical artists featured in this year's parade are Lee DeWyze (latest American Idol winner), Jackie Evancho (this AMAAAAZING 10 year old classical singer), Darius Rucker, Sean Kingston, and the headliner is Mariah Carey.

Funny story. I'm not one to get starstruck...like...at all. The last artist I met that had me a little star struck was En Vogue, and that's simply because I used to make up choreography to their songs during 5th grade recess. So when I had the opportunity to mix monitors for them, you couldn't wipe the smile off my face for weeks. (Clearly, I'm still proud about that.) But apart from En Vogue...eh....It just doesn't happen to me.

So when Mariah Carey showed up and I wasn't starstruck, it didn't shock me. But then....oh...but then....there was ONE person that showed up that totally made my heart rate go up.

DEBBIE. ALLEN.

The genius herself, showed up on my stage to choreograph....I wasn't just star struck...I was freagin' scared. I can't even begin to tell you how much I admire this woman. Just the thought of being in her presence makes me nervous all over again. lol

So starstruck, in fact...that when she approached me in a rush to ask where the nearest restroom was, I TOTALLY drew a blank...Not only did I draw a blank...I stuttered. (yes...stuttered.) And even though I visited the restroom a good 5 times already that day, in that moment, I had NO idea where the restroom was. (It gets better.) I had to find a fellow coworker to escort the great Debbie Allen to the nearest restroom because I had NO IDEA where it was.... I know.....I know...But I told you. I don't get starstruck. So in the rare case that I DO get starstruck, I have no idea where the bathroom is...and quite honestly, if she would have asked me my name, I probably wouldn't have known that either. ::smacks forehead::...lol...I still can't believe that happened to me.

So remember to tune in to Disney's Christmas Day Parade on Christmas Day on ABC! LOL! You won't see me, but you WILL see Mariah Carey!!! Check your local listing for showtimes and DVR it! It airs at 10am in Orlando.

Have you met any celebrity who's made you starstruck? Share it!....it'll make me feel better about my moment. lolololol