Talent Show

Last night I had the opportunity to experience the Urban Middle School talent show. My daughter is graduating (8th grade) and has participated in this show for the past 3 years. By far, this was the most impressive year. It marked the 20th year of the current student council advisers that plan and run the event. Such dedication from these two individuals not only towards the school but the students too. A special commemorative slide show was presented to mark the event.

I give these children credit for getting up on stage and performing in front of hundreds of people. They themselves have made a commitment to weeks and hours of practice and perfecting their acts. Numerous singers, pianists, dancers and the MC's filled the auditorium with buzz and excitement. There was also about 20 staff members that performed a singing/dancing act. Such a fun-filled experience for all.

With everything that is going on in today's society is was really nice to sit back, enjoy and discover within our young children the passion to perform what they like about themselves. You can see the pride and self-confidence it builds. Everyone seems to be so busy nowadays that we forget to realize the simplistic events that we can sit down to and relax. The joy on these children faces, as the audience applauded, was priceless. Once could just feel the energy that was given off by them.

What did this experience provide me with? A bit of sadness as I realize my daughter has ended yet another milestone in her life and journeying onto high school next year (scary thought). Excitement for my son to begin his middle school years (another scary thought). The realization that I am getting that much older and still have the drive and passion, as these students, to face the unknown. Life is too short to miss out on anything. Do what you can in the moment!