We played a benefit tonight, and at eight pm when we took the stage, it was 88 degrees and lord knows what the heat index was. You really do this because you love it, by the time we left the stage.....the three of us looked as if we had taken a shower together.....our clothes were dripping wet with sweat. I am exhausted, I have had a sinus infection this week, for two days I couldn't drive because I was so dizzy( no blonde jokes)that meant no classes also. I did every thing I knew to do to be able to sing tonight. For the love of it, ain't it amazing what we do for love.
Playing music, I go the extra mile.......for the love of it. It was a good cause, a successful fund raiser, but I hope that next year they do it in the spring or fall. You will probably hear me whine about the heat again next weekend......Rick and I are playing a festival Saturday afternoon. It seems, on stage, when it is this hot and humid, no amount of water keeps you hydrated. So as I sit here typing these keys, with water bottle beside me..... I bid you all, good night sweet dreams. And why you ask, do I do it? For the love of it.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
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I'll say to you what I said to your husband. Well done on being someone who ignores discomfort to help others.
ReplyDeleteYou share your talent at each concert and you seem to get so much out of it yourself. I feel for your sinus infection. Hope the sinus pressure lessens soon.
ReplyDeleteHow can anyone be good at 'it' if we don't love 'it'? Great post. Feel better!
ReplyDeleteJilda - you are a true artist!!!!
ReplyDeletePlease take extra care though - sinuses are not nice! :-( xx
I was just told the other day by an Ayurvedic expert that a bit of aloe vera juice in water really helps keep you cool when it's so hot and you have to be outside. Now, I have no idea where to get aloe vera juice where I live, but if you can get it down there it might be worth a shot. And I'm thinking probably good for your throat too?
ReplyDeleteI mentioned this same thing on your hubby's blog..you guys are heroes to do this for the kids...great job!
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful charity and it was so nice of you guys to help out in that awful heat!
ReplyDeleteYou are certainly a super trouper Jilda and I know they appreciated you and your hubby being there. I hope you get some events with air conditioning soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a trooper.
ReplyDeleteOh how I would have loved to have seen you looking like you had a shower in you clothes the sweat dripping off you it would have been such a funny sight and the thought of it makes me giggle sorry about that but it is funny at least you got all hot and sweaty doing something you love..........lol
ReplyDeleteLike the way you live your life it seems to be the way you perform...'For the Love'!
ReplyDeleteOn behalf of all you sing for and to...
thank you and hugs~