I really love singing and I would sing all the time at home when I’m bored. Many people asks me to sing on 

stage for lots of celebrations. I would say no and told them that I’m too nervous and don’t feel like singing on stage.

It seems like the more I fear singing on stage, the more I lack my singing skills. I began to think to myself. 

What if I just take a try and show the world how good I am? Even though I asked myself that, I would still be scared. The next day, I started 

practicing singing more often. I may not be a professional but I know I should take a try instead of hiding myself. I knew my voice is good and I can 

impress the audience but I didn’t feel like trying. I practiced more at home and this time, I stand up and pretend to hold a microphone and sing at my 

imaginary Audiuence. I kept trying the same thing everytime I sing and I can feel myself moving into the next level of confidence and dedication. 

One day, my friend Tria asks me to sing at the River Center Hmong New Year. I was about to say no but I knew I have practiced for it then I said yes.

She  gave me an application for the singing competition. I signed up and got accepted. At the day of singing, I was still nervous while waiting at line  

to sing but I took deep breaths and practice the words in my head. when it is my turn, I told myself, well this is it, it’s time for the real show. I 

performed 2 times and on the second time, I felt much more confident and tried my best. The next day after that, it was reward day. I thought I would

win in any places but I did not. The winners was 3 girls. There were 6 singers total. Well, no body is a loser but we all did what we can. After I stand

off the stage, I can see myself going into another stadium and sing again. The feeling made me know that it is better to face my fear and show what I

really have inside me.